John A. Tucci, 87, formerly of 23 Piper Notch Road, Plymouth, NH died December 31, 2003, at the Elliot Hospital. He was born in Arlington, Massachusetts on March 9, 1916 the son of the late John and Claire (Flemming) Tucci and had been a resident of the Nashua and Manchester communities. John did reside in Plymouth, NH for a few years. He was an independent businessman in the fruits and vegetables trade. Family members include his wife of over 60 years, Edith (Palladino) Tucci of Manchester, three daughters, Claire Kelly of Londonderry, NH, Lyberta Young of Sandown, NH and Anita Fahey of Plymouth, NH, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a brother Rudolph Tucci of Arlington, Massachusetts, several nieces, nephews and c ousins. SERVICES: A Memorial Reception will be held at the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Saturday morning at 10 o'clock with the service following at 11 o'clock in the funeral home chapel. Urn burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford, Ma. Donations may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 10 Ferry Street, Suite 419, Concord, NH 03110.