Leroy Michael Paulucci

Passed away peacefully at U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, November 17, 2016, following complications from open heart surgery. He was the son of Mary Josephine and Michael Paulucci and is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Wilma (Willie) Paulucci; their devoted sons Michael and his wife Krissy, Chris and his wife Melissa, and his loving sister Joyce Paulucci. Also survived by grandchildren Kaylie and Casey and step-grandchildren Presley, Mackenzie and Michael; his sisters-in-law, Myrna Paris, Barbara Paris and Kathy Sorensen and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Leroy was a 4th generation Petaluman, having been born there August 2, 1940. He graduated from St. Vincent's High School and attended Santa Rosa Junior College and served in the Air Force Reserve in the 1960s. His early employment included Tomasini Hardware, Rex Hardware, Van Bebber Brothers, and Victor California. In 1991 a partnership was formed with two other men and TriCo Welding Supply Inc. was created with the opening of their store in Woodland. A second store was later opened in Sacramento. Leroy had been semi-retired from the business for the last 12 years. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Woodland, a 48-year member of the Native Sons of the Golden West, Nicasio Parlor #183, Yolo Solano Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and life member of the NRA. Leroy was an avid 49er, Giants and NASCAR fan and enjoyed camping, fishing and hunting. Visitation will be held, Monday, November 28, 2016 from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm with a Vigil Service at 6:00 pm at the PARENT-SORENSEN MORTUARY & CREMATORY, 850 Keokuk St., Petaluma. Family and friends are also invited to attend the Funeral Mass, Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Church, 35 Liberty St., Petaluma. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Petaluma. The family prefers memorials be made to the American Heart Association or your favorite charity. Visitation

Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory

Monday, November 28, 2016 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM 850 Keokuk Street Petaluma, California 94952 Directions Vigil Service

Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory

Monday, November 28, 2016 6:00 PM 850 Keokuk Street Petaluma, California 94952 Directions Funeral Mass

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church

Tuesday, November 29, 2016 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 35 Liberty Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Directions