December 11, 2017

Mary Rose Scalise Puoci, 85, of Kennett Square, died Sunday, Dec. 10, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of the late Francis Puoci Sr. who died in 1998 and with whom she shared 44 years of marriage.

Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and the late Philamena (Leo) Scalise.

Mary graduated from Kennett High School in 1950. She worked in food services at Kendal Retirement Community for many years. During retirement, Mary was a busy woman to be sure. She was a longtime member of St. Patrick Church where she volunteered for “Hot Lunches” and was a head usher for the 5 p.m. Saturday mass. She was a member of the Ladies of St. Patrick, the Kennett Fire Company, and the Kennett Senior Center where she volunteered in many capacities.  Mary received the Governor’s Silver and Gold award for her years of volunteerism.

Survivors include one son, Francis Puoci Jr. and his wife Anne Marie of Avondale; two daughters, Jo-Ann Puoci and her wife Robin Reichard of Kennett Square and Gina Puoci of Kennett Square and two granddaughters, Nicole Puoci and Lisa Puoci.  Mary was predeceased by a granddaughter Mary Margaret.

Mary’s family would like to acknowledge her nursing aide Terri Shaver, the nurses and staff from Heartland Hospice, and Lindsay Calio, (MMS, PA-C) from Kennett Family Practice for their care and concern during Mary’s time of need.

You are invited to visit with Mary’s family and friends from 6-9 p.m. Friday, Dec, 15, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16 at Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home Inc. (610-444-4116) 250 W. State St. Kennett Square, PA 19348.  Mary’s funeral mass will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick Catholic Church 212 Meredith St. Kennett Square. Interment will be in St. Patrick Cemetery, Kennett Square.  Contributions in her memory may be made to the Kennett Fire Company No 1, 301 Dalmatian St. Kennett Square, PA 19348.  To view her online tribute and to share a memory with her family, please visit www.griecocares.com

Anthony “Tony” J. Malchione, 75, of West Grove, died peacefully on Friday, Dec. 8 at Seasons Hospice in Newark. He was the husband and best friend of Joyce (Aline) for 53 years.

He was raised in Kennett Square, the son of the late Mario and Splendora Malchione.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by son Michael Malchione and his wife Karen of Landenberg, daughter Tina Torello and her husband Chris of Landenberg, grandchildren Marissa Malchione of Arlington, Va., Matthew Torello, Nicholas Malchione and Courtney Torello, of Landenberg. He is also survived by his sister, Patricia Malchione of Kennett Square, and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Tony attended Kennett High School and then joined the U.S. Air Force where he served four years, stationed in Great Falls, Montana; Thule, Greenland; and Fayetteville, North Carolina. During his time in Great Falls, he met Joyce, the love of his life, “while cruising the drag.” They settled in Kennett Square and then moved to West Grove.

Before starting his own carpentry company, Malchione Construction, in 1977, he worked for his father and uncle in the mushroom industry, then as a carpenter for Nick Basilio & Sons, and also drove the cantina truck for Earl’s Sub Shop.

After his family, Tony loved his church, Assumption BVM in West Grove, where he shared his time, talent, and treasure to numerous construction and maintenance projects, in addition to social and volunteer events. At the annual Spaghetti Dinner, he was in charge of the takeout section, lovingly called “Tony’s Takeout,” where he filled customers’ containers with a smile and an extra scoop of spaghetti. He was also a greeter and sacristan at the 4:30 Saturday Mass, and a longtime member of the Knights of Columbus Pius X Council.

Tony very much enjoyed music and playing his saxophone. He was a member of the 2uesday Nite Band and could often be found hyping up the crowd at the Hilltop Crab House on Saturday nights.

Tony was an integral part of his family and the community as a whole. He was a blessing to all who met him, always accompanied by his infectious smile and a positive attitude. He will be remembered not only for his warm personality and wonderful sense of humor but also for his willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in need.

A viewing will be held on Sunday, Dec. 17 from 6-8 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 18 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Assumption BVM Church, West Grove, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Interment will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390 or the Knights of Columbus, c/o Assumption BVM Church, 300 State Road, West Grove, PA 19390. Arrangements are by Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. To view Tony’s online tribute and to share a memory with his family, please visitwww.griecocares.com