James R. Puccini age 76 of Twin Lakes, WI. died July 31, 2019 at Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha, WI.   He was born in Chicago, IL. on October 15, 1942.  The son of the late Richard and Josephine (Ferrara) Puccini.  On June 19, 1965 in Chicago, Il he was united in marriage to Rita J. Bailey who preceded him in death on January 25, 2011. He worked for many years as a Plumber.  He served in the United States Army.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 6554.   He was a past member of the Twin Lakes Twin Runners Snowmobile Club.   Past King of the Twin Lakes Irish Club.   He enjoyed spending time with his kids, and grandkids.  Spending time up north and going fishing and gambling especially in Las Vegas.

James is survived by his four children: James (Renee) Puccini Jr, Daniel (Linda) Puccini, Jennifer (Renato) Huarota and Katherine Snyder.  Grandfather to Robert, Sara, Brendon, Amanda, Ashley, Tyler, Gabriella and Lillyanna.   Brother of Thomas (Mary Ann) Puccini and Richard (Caroline) Puccini.   Brother in law to Virginia Sammon.   He was preceded in death by his son in law Robin Snyder.

Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday August 6, 2019 at 10:30 AM at St. John's Catholic Church 701 N Lake Ave.  Twin Lakes, WI.  Burial will follow with full military honors in St. John's Cemetery.   Visitation Monday August 5, 2019 from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at Haase-Lockwood & Associates Funeral Home 620 Legion Dr.  Twin Lakes, WI. Online condolences Haaselockwoodfhs.com.