James J. Turco

It is with great sadness the family announces, James J Turco, 82, of Reading, passed away at home on Thursday July 12, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. He was the husband of and survived by Evelyn “Renee” Turco, and for 50 years created their life together, while raising six daughters.

Born on June 11, 1942, in Queens, New York, Jim shared a close connection with his wife, Renee whose birthday was June 13. The only thing that came between them was death on the 12th. Jim was the son of the late Vincent Turco and Maria Seibel Turco Grasso. He was predeceased in death by his older brother, Anthony Turco, and is survived by his younger sister, Maria Bond and her husband, Hal, who was like a brother to Jim.

Jim graduated from Wheatley High School in New York before relocating to Pennsylvania. He co-owned and operated Rental World for two decades with his brother Anthony. Later, he served as the Managing Landscape Architect for Pelican Cove in Sarasota, FL, before returning to Pennsylvania. After retirement, he worked at Lancaster Country Day School. A respected community member, Jim was a past President of Lancaster's Park City Sertoma (1970-1974).

James was a phenomenal jack-of-all-trades, artist, craftsmen, car enthusiast and dedicated family man. He is survived by his six daughters, Heidi Kelley, wife to Christopher, Kim Moore, wife to Nevin, Yvette Turco, Lisa Donmoyer, wife to Darrin, Michele Marcolina, Noelle Turco partner to Sam Wilsker and as well as twenty-seven grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.  held at St. James Catholic Church in Lititz, PA on August 7th, with Mass beginning at 11:00 a.m. followed by graveside burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Ephrata. The date for a celebration of life will be given at a later time. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim’s honor may be made to any Hospice organization.

Please visit the Gravenor Sipler Funeral & Cremation Centre, Inc. website for the upcoming service times. www.siplerfuneralhome.com.