Antonino Cucciuffo, 86, of Palmer Twp. passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family. Born on June 28, 1938 in Valguarnera, Italy, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Rosa (Gangi) Cucciuffo.

He earned his chef's certification in Basel, Switzerland from The Swiss Society of Restaurants. Antonino was very talented and skilled in the culinary arts. He was a chef for Holland America Lines, and executive chef for Harmonie Club in NY and Northampton Country Club before retiring in 2003. He was a member of ACF Greater Lehigh Valley Chefs Association and St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church.

Besides his passion for cooking, Antonino loved to garden and travel. He was an avid soccer fan and a history buff. His treasured moments were spent with his family.

Antonino is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Barbara (Clavens) Cucciuffo; sons, Salvatore Cucciuffo and his wife, Andrea; Gangi Cucciuffo and his wife, Lacie; sister, Tanya Wang; brothers, Carmelo and Alfonso Cucciuffo; grandchildren, Gary, Lucas, Aaron, Brock, Laurissa, Antonio, Vincent, Cristofero, Bella; great-grandchildren, Holly, Lucy, and Aaralie.

In addition to his parents, Antonino was preceded in death by his sister, Sarina Mule and brothers, Cristofero and Giuseppe Cucciuffo.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, April 14, 2025 from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp.) A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 12:00 pm at St. Jane Frances de Chantal Catholic Church, 4049 Hartley Avenue, Palmer Twp. Interment will be private at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com