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Edward Mucci - Class of 1969

Submitted by Fran Olson Gustafson 1965 <fgustafson917@gmail.com> on 06/Apr/2026
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    Edward J. (Ed) Mucci of Modena, NY passed away peacefully April 5th, 2026. He was 74.

A lifelong resident of the Hudson Valley, Ed was born to John and Antoinette Mucci in Newburgh, NY. After graduating from Newburgh Free Academy, Ed earned a bachelor's degree in teaching from Mount Saint Mary College. An avid fan of history with an encyclopedic memory, Ed began teaching history at Temple Hill Academy. He later held a position as a program specialist, a stepping-stone into school administration. After earning a Master of Science in School Administration from SUNY New Paltz, Ed would hold principalships in the Newburgh Enlarged City School District for the remaining two decades of his accomplished and impactful career, culminating in the dedication of the auditorium at South Middle School in his name.

After retiring, Ed spent his time pursuing his hobbies and spending time with family and friends. He was an enthusiastic reader of fact and fiction, always up to date on current events and able to recommend an entertaining read. Ed loved music and would fill his home, his car and his company with the melodies that moved him. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and the camaraderie that came along with them. He was a fan of classic film, particularly the Golden Age of Hollywood and the Westerns of John Wayne; he would excitedly recount the plot of his favorites when they were scheduled to show that day.

Ed’s greatest passion was cooking. An enthusiastic and talented chef, he was excited to share his food and his company with those close to him. From the simple to elaborate, he was happy to make any meal that would bring someone joy. There was always enough food and enough room at his table for anyone who asked. Complimenting his food, Ed possessed a large personality and could command a conversation with his stories, often embellishing his tales and jokes with details, sounds and physical expressions that would make them memorable long into the future.

Ed leaves behind a loving family and many friends. His greatest happiness was his family, and he loved nothing more than the time spent with them. He is survived by his wife Joyce, his son John and wife Katelyn and sons Cullen and Milo, his son James and wife Megan, his son Joseph and wife Kelsey and daughter Daisy, many cousins, nieces, nephews and in-laws. He is predeceased by his father, mother and sister Vivian.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Orange & Sullivan Counties.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 9th from 4:00pm-7:00pm at Brooks Funeral Home located at 481 Gidney Avenue, Newburgh, NY 12550.

A Mass of the Christian burial will be held at Sacred Heart Church at 10:00am on Friday, April 10th located at 301 Ann St, Newburgh, NY 12550.

A burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery located at 304 Walsh Ave, New Windsor, Ny 12553. - July 13, 1951 ~ April 5, 2026