Frank Richard Marcucci III was born May 3, 1965, in Providence, Rhode Island. He grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts, where he was an Eagle Scout, competitive swimmer, EMT, lifeguard, swim instructor, hospital orderly and organic farm hand.
He moved to Yellow Springs in 1986 to attend Antioch College, earning a degree in biology. His college research on histamines and fish led to the development of an instrument that is in use today to test the safety of seafood. He later returned to school at Wright State University, earning a BA in psychology and an MS in clinical mental health counseling, with inductions into Psi Chi and Chi Sigma Iota honor societies.
He worked with disabled individuals and critical care patients in medical facilities. An avid comic book enthusiast, he worked at Dark Star Books in Yellow Springs starting in 1986 and continued as a comic book aficionado his entire life. He loved to travel, going cross-country with friends from college for Grateful Dead shows, camping and hiking, and attended over 200 live music events.
He was preceded in death by his father Frank Jr., uncle Lee, and aunt Gloria. He is survived by his mother Angela Marcucci; his brother Jim with wife Vivian and their children Josh, Jesse and Sarah; his partner in life Christina Pusecker; and his cat, Tennessee Jed.
He died Saturday, March 15, 2025, after dancing to music with friends. Donations in Frank’s name can be made to the Rex Foundation, the charitable organization created and overseen by members of The Grateful Dead.
Date of Death: March 15, 2025