"Selfless" is defined as "having or showing concern for other people and little or no concern for yourself". That was Carl Pucci. He died peacefully October 1st, 2015 in Boston surrounded by loving family members. Carl lived each day looking for opportunities to help those around him and took great joy in doing it. His family is in awe of the legacy he built. He had two passions in life as a youth. Church and baseball. And the two weren't always mutually exclusive. His devotion to St. Cecilia's Parish in Boston was lifelong. First, as an altar boy, later as the church treasurer, he considered St. Cecilia's his home away from home and not a Sunday was missed without spending time within its walls. As a Back Bay native, his love for the Red Sox was a given, and it was very typical to share mass in the morning and catch a game at Fenway in the afternoon. He shared his childhood with his three sisters Dolly, Jenny (deceased) and Jo (deceased) and younger brothers, Jerry (deceased) and Ronnie. Sixty years ago, Carl met the love of his life, Antoinette. He married her, brought her to Ashland, Massachusetts and the two started a family that now spans generations. Proudly, he is survived by his two sons, Carl and Stephen, and two daughters, Diane and Lynn; his five grandchildren, Jessica, Samantha, Sara, Stefanie and Christoph and two great grandchildren, Josephine and Alexander. Family was Carl's center and his backyard in Ashland was the setting of hundreds and hundreds of family celebrations and parties. He was the grill master and his sweet tooth would always get its fix. Carl was a great Daddy and Papa. He was Scout Master of Troop 19 (likely drawing on his time as a National Guardsman), cheerleader at many a track meet, football game and soccer game and packed and moved with stoic pride both his daughters into their college dorms. Carl was officiant at the weddings of his daughter and granddaughter. He was also known to get out of dodge with Nettie to Marco Island to improve his golf game (a hobby he took up with zeal in his 70s), Old Orchard, Maine to dip his toes in the freezing water, as well as some special European adventures, one notably where he met his cousins, the Pucci's, of Sicily. Ashland was not just a small town to raise a family for Carl. Carl was a man among the people, especially the people of Ashland. He grew a business at its center, Ashland Hardware, and also became one of the town's elected leaders as Town Clerk. Carl also served as the Civil Defense Leader for the Town of Ashland and successfully shepherded the town through the Blizzard of 1978. Going to breakfast with Carl at Sunnyside would be an all morning venture. Twenty minutes to order and eat and two hours to meet and greet everyone inside. Carl's work ethic was unrivaled. He began as a cloth cutter as many of his generation did, went to school at nights to earn a job at Anacon, then became a successful business man. He finally retired from a long career as a supervisor for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority. He also found time to be elected as a Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus in Boston and in Ashland and served as President of The Exchange Club in Framingham, MA. Lastly, there was Carl the Lion. Carl was a member of the Lion's club for decades. The motto of the Lions is "we serve." That sentiment fits Carl and his life like a glove. He dedicated himself to the service of charity work and community development within their organization. Carl achieved the highest accolades for his commitment and selflessness within the Lions. He served as President from 1992-1993, was awarded the President's Appreciation in 1995-1996, was a Melvin Jones Fellow in 1998-1999, and received the Lifetime Membership Award on April 4th, 1998. Even in his final months, he was a part of improving the lives of others as a Lion at a local golf charity event. Carl traveled extensively with the Lions to truly help people around the world live healthier and richer lives and there is no doubt because of his commitment and devotion that he succeeded in that endeavor. It was the words from the youngest member of the Pucci family, 5 year old great grandson Alex, in a goodbye message to his Big Papa" which said it all. "I love you and I will never forget you." Visitation will be at Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main Street, Ashland, MA on Sunday, October 4th from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. A funeral mass will be held at 9:00AM Monday, October 5th at St. Cecilia's Parish, 54 Esty Street in Ashland, MA. Burial service at Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Ashland Lions Club, P.O. Box 150, Ashland, MA 01721. For more information about the Lions, please go online to www.ashlandlions.org.