Birth date: Feb 3, 1929 Death date: May 18, 2016
Rev. V. James Lauducci, 87, of Forestport, NY, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. He was born in Syracuse, son of the late Vincenzo and Josephine Lauducci. He attended North High School, Le Moyne College, Syracuse University, St Read Obituary
I am so sorry to hear of father Jim's passing. My brother was a graduate of Utica college and had entered the Dominican order to become a priest until his untimely death at the age of 23. He and father Jim were very close. Rosemary Murray albany new york
We are so saddened by the passing of Fr. Jim. He was a wonderful person, friend and exceptional priest. We are having a Mass said for him. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
The Buneo Family
John, Frances, Donna and Amy
Fr Lauducci was a tremendous individual. He was always welcoming and accepting, and willing to listen to your point of view. As members of the Neumann community at Utica College in the early 70's, we got to see a lot of what made him special. Vatican II was coming into vogue, and he helped lead the changes, We had Mass in the shared areas between the dorms. We sat in lounge chairs, and used a table for an altar. I remember using pita bread as Eucharist.
In 1971, Fr Jim baptized out first born, and he pointed out to the attendees that "if you do not feel that you have been to Mass today, Sacred Heart has one at Noon just down the street." Classic Father Jim. He left his mark on a lot of us.
John and Rose Bliss,
Philadelphia.
To the Lauducci Family,
We were saddened to hear of Father Jim's passing. We were lucky to be part of his years at St. Cecilia's. During that time, not only did Father install the faith in us but brought us much enjoyment as the spiritual leader for both St. Cecilia's youth groups (Tarsians and Sodality). We also experienced "Beaver Lake" camping with Father Jim. He taught us how to canoe, sail and water ski. The day's fun always began with mass in the small chapel on the grounds. We will never forget our time with Father. Over the years, we kept in contact. Last July was the last time we were together. RIP Father. We will miss you!
Joe & Anne DeMarchi
Solvay, NY
