Terrence Cucuzza (12-21-68 – 2-1-22)
Terrence Cucuzza died in Bay Shore Hospital in Holmdel, NJ, at the age of 53, from complications of COVID. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. Born to Charles and Rose Harrigan on December 21, 1968, he was raised in the West Brighton section of Staten Island. He graduated from McKee High School in 1986. He has been an employee of the New York Post for over 20 years. He settled in New Jersey in 2008.
He is predeceased by his first wife, Donna Cucuzza, his sister Theresa Harrigan, his brother Charles Harrigan, and his nephew Joseph Harrigan.
He is survived by his wife Christina Cucuzza, daughters Danielle (John), Olivia, Nicollette (Ibram), Geena (Anthony), son Carmine, granddaughters Gianna, Demiana and grandson David.Terrence was the youngest of 9 children. His surviving siblings are: brother Tommy Harrigan (Pat), sisters Rosie Grossi (Danny), Liz (Tony), Sue Steo (Joe), Cathy Quagliotti (Frank), Kelly Loccisano (Joe). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and Godchildren.
Terrence loved spending all his free time with his family and was always there to help anyone in need. He was an avid fan of the NY Yankees, the NY Islanders, and the NY Giants. He will be greatly missed.
Service
Viewing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Saturday, February 5, 2022
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Blessing
Cherubini McInerney Funeral Home
1289 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10302
Saturday, February 5, 20225:00pm
Private Cremation
Elena Rodriguez says
Terrence, my brother from another mother and father. We grew up in the same neighborhood but not really together because of our ages. When we started to work together I knew I had gained a third brother. When we didn’t have customers we would have deep conversations, play games and laugh until it was time to go home. You would listen to me, give me advice and tell me to come to you if I was ever in need. You always called me sis and would tell people she’s my sister. I was honored! I don’t know if you did this for other girls but I genuinely felt cared for. You protected me and I felt that. You were always concerned about my well being, who I was hangin’ out with and if they were treating me good. I remember the day you said to me I better never find out you were hanging out at the white bridge. And I never did!!
I remember the day you called to tell me Olivia was born and I asked you if she was born on my birthday. She wasn’t but it was close enough.
Our time together mostly revolved around Christmas and it was truly a blessing! Thank you for all you did in making me feel safe and loved.
As unbearable as this time is, I promise you
I will try to take comfort in knowing you are now my angel. Watch over me as you once did in what seems like a lifetime ago. Embrace your siblings, cradle your nephew and have a drink with my Dad. Rest easy my brother xoxoxoxo
Pat Forte says
I could go on and on but I won’t.
I’ll make it short.
SIMPLY THE BEST
RIP Love Pat & Fran
JEFF CARSTENS says
ON BEHALF OF THE CARSTENS FAMILY, WE SEND OUR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO THE HARRIGAN AND CUCUZZA FAMILIES. I AM SURE WE WILL MISS TERRENCES SMILE AND SENSE OF HUMOR. REST IN PEACE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
SUE HARRIGAN STEO says
HI JEFF THANK YOU iTS BEEN ALONG TIME, JUST TO MUCH THEY’RE WAS 9 OF US SIBLINGS. NOW 6 JUST TERRIBLE. .TERRANCE’S PASSING IS JUST LEFT US ANGRY TO SAD. I SAW RICHIE HE LOOKED GOOD & HEALTHY. THANKS AGAIN TAKE CARE . GOD BLESS YOU🙏🏻❤️✌🏻
Sue STEO says
I CANT EXPRESS HOW SAD THAT MY BROTHER TERRANCE IS NO LONGER ON EARTH WITH US . WHERE HE BELONGS HIS 5 YRS OLD OLIVIA LOSS HER DADDY HER PLAYMATE , THAT HE WAS A BIG KID HIMSELF. OLIVIA ASK WHY HER DADDY, HAD TO LIVE IN HEAVEN , THATS HEART WRENCHING? 💔ITS JUST NOT FAIR ITS HEART BREAKING, HE LOVED BEING AROUND HIS HUGE HARRIGAN FAMILY AS WELL..THE YRS I SPENT WITH HIM , HE ALWAYS CALLED ON ME FOR HELP. WE HAD LOTS OF FUN TOO ,HE PUT MY FAVORITES TUNES FOR ME .WE ACT SILLY,
WOULD LAUGH HAVE SO MUCH FUN TOGETHER. I SAW HIM . LABOR DAY OUR ANNUAL FAMILY PARTY , HE LOOKED THE HAPPIEST IVE EVER SEEN HIM . TERRANCES PASSING , HAS LEFT US SAD BROKEN-HEARTED BEYOND BELIEF . ILL NEVER UNDERSTAND , WHY!! GOD TOOK HIM AWAY FROM ALL OF US THAT LOVED HIM SO MUCH . HE WILL BE MISSED ALOT 😞. I MISS YOU SO MUCH .❤️MY BABY BROTHER❤️ TERRANCE I ❤️YOU KEEP WATCHING OVER EVERYONE😇
RIP MY BABY BRO TERRANCE 🙏🏻💔😇
YOU’LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. LOVE YOUR SISTER SUE 🙏🏻💔✌🏼