Ottavio Joseph Zucca Jr.

Ottavio Joseph Zucca Jr., 90, of Pea Ridge passed away May 12, 2013, in Bentonville. He was born Oct. 23, 1922, in San Jose, Calif., the son of Ottavio Joseph Zucca Sr. and Nicholena Valenti Zucca. Ottavio was a retired lieutenant in the 305th Bombardment Group, a former liquor store owner and a retail supervisor for Sears. He is survived by his wife, Estelle Kapsa Zucca of the home; his son, Ronald Zucca and wife, Becky, of Rocky Comfort, Mo.; his daughter, Michelle Stroth of Tracey, Calif.; four grandchildren, Stephanie Stroth of Dallas, Texas, Danniell Stroth of Tracey, Calif., Brenna and Joseph Zucca, both of Cassville, Mo.; two great-grandchildren. Funeral mass 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2013, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, with Monsignor David LeSieur officiating. Burial with full military honors will be in the St. Vincent Cemetery. Arrangements by Benton County Funeral Home, 306 N. 4th St., Rogers. Online condolence www.bentoncountyfuneralhome.com.