Arthur J. Carlucci of Salisbury, CT died peacefully in his sleep on August 29, and has returned to the hands of the Lord.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Arthur and Filomena (Corso) Carlucci on January 17, 1929. The oldest of four children, his siblings included George, Dorie, and Eleanor. He was nicknamed Corky after the comic strip character in Gasoline Alley. A good student, he attended Manual High School, where he was a talented artist who starred in track and baseball. Art was a big NY Giant baseball fan, with he and his brother often taking the subway to the Polo Grounds. They were among the few in Brooklyn who celebrated Bobby Thomson's home run against the Dodgers, the famous "shot heard 'round the world."

Not long after, he was drafted by the US Army, a life-changing event that brought him out of Brooklyn. After boot camp in Texas, he served in the Quartermaster Corps and was stationed in Korea during the war. After his military service that he took great pride in, Corporal Carlucci was honorably discharged in 1954.

Not long after his service and return to New York, Art met the love of his life, Mary (Kay) Kilkenny of the Upper West Side of Manhattan. They married on November 27, 1954, and moved to the Bronx, where they began a family and Art pursued his education. He went to NYU on the GI Bill. He graduated in 1961 with a degree in business.

Art went on to a very successful career in advertising sales for medical publications, including JAMA, Lederle, and Pergamon Press. He spent the last twenty years of his career at Pergamon, rising to the position of Vice President of Advertising Sales. He was well known in his field and quite accomplished.

Art and Kay's family grew to six children: Arthur and Maureen (Fogarty) of Pleasantville, NY; Kathryn and Laurence Cabral of Southport, NC; Michae of Cle Elum, WA; Mark and Dawn (Tensel) of Piermont, NY; Christopher and Amy (Capalbo) of Poughquag, NY; and John and Lori (Barr) of Boulder, CO. They lived in the Bronx until 1967. That summer, the Carlucci's moved to Yorktown Hts, NY, where they lived for thirty years. Art took great pride in his home, and did most of the maintenance and landscaping himself, along with the help of his children, who he taught about the business end of a rake and a broom.

Art was very active in the community. He volunteered at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton's Church and St. Patrick's Church, where he served as a lecturer. He volunteered as a coach in the Shrub Oak AC. He also helped out with the Boy Scouts. His favorite activity was enjoying the academic and athletic success of his children. He was their biggest fan, and did his best to attend almost all their track, cross country, gymnastic, and wrestling meets, as well as a variety of plays and other extracurricular activities. His greatest pride was in award ceremonies, and was quite pleased with his children's accomplishments.

Art retired from Pergamon Press in 1997. The Carlucci's moved to Southbury, CT.  He became a huge fan of his grandchildren, and loved to have visits with them, give advice, and watch them grow. He would go to their games, plays, and graduations. They enjoyed his company, and they lovingly referred to him as the Ancient One. He was so very proud of them.

He spent more time expressing his faith and volunteering at St. Teresa's in Woodbury, CT. There, he was a very reliable lecturer, and Eucharist minister. He took great satisfaction in bringing Holy Communion to the sick and infirmed. An active member of St. Teresa's Men's Club, he made some strong and lasting friendships. He now had time to play some golf, and enjoyed watching the PGA. He was a big Yankee and Giant fan, and loved anything having to do with Frank Sinatra, with what he called "real music." His independence was shown in several solo cross country trips, seeing first hand the country he loved so much.

In 2019, Art and Kay moved for the last time to Noble Horizons in Salisbury, CT. He had a special relationship with the staff, who loved working with him through all the challenges he may have presented. He became active in St. Matthew's Church, serving as a lecturer until he was 92 years old! He was a member of the ROMEOS Men's Club and always looked forward to Wednesday luncheons at Mizza's.

Art is survived by Kay, his wife of nearly 70 years, as well as his children, 13 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren, a family he was extremely proud of. He was predeceased by his parents, his siblings, and their spouses. The patriach was the last of his generation. His memory and legacy will carry on for years to come.

Family and friends may visit on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Munson-Lovetere funeral home, 235 Main St. N. Southbury, CT 06488. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 6, 204 at 11:00am at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Woodbury. Burial will be held on Monday, September 9, 2024 at 12:00pm in the State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown. To leave an online condolence, please visit munsonloveterefuneralhome.com.