James Thomas “Jim” Puracchio, 60
Mr. James “Jim” Thomas Puracchio, son of Dorothy Puracchio and the late Thomas Puracchio, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014 in Campbellsville. He was 60 years, 3 months, and 7 days of age. Mr. Puracchio was an accomplished transmission mechanic, having worked on several professional teams and winning numerous awards throughout his lifetime. He was the owner of Jim’s Performance in Campbellsville, but he often felt that his biggest contribution to the sport he loved (drag racing) was in the work he did for the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge, which has raised over 2 1/2 million dollars in scholarship money.
Mr. Puracchio leaves to mourn his passing:
His wife: Betty Puracchio of Campbellsville,
His mother: Dorothy Puracchio of Wilmington, IL,
Three children: Damon Puracchio and Kyle Puracchio, both of Illinois, and Joe Walkey of California,
Two brothers: Mark Puracchio and wife Cheryl, and Tommy Puracchio and wife Dory, all of Illinois,
One sister: Susan Lockwood of Illinois,
Five grandchildren,
And a host of other extended family and friends
There will be a funeral service conducted at the L.R. Petty Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 1765 New Columbia Rd., Campbellsville, KY 42718 on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM and officiated by Bro. Jim Collison.
The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Wednesday, May 21, from 11:00 AM until time for the funeral.
