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Helen Bucko Obituary
She was born in Holyoke, Mass., on Oct. 11, 1920, the daughter of Matthew and Katherine Leyko, subsequently residing in Norwich.
She was predeceased by her husband, Det. Lt. (Ret.) Konstanty Bucko, New London Police Department, on June 26, 2003. They together enjoyed 63 years of love and happiness.
Mrs. Bucko graduated from Norwich Free Academy and The Old Home Hospital School of Nursing in New London. For many years, she worked as a nurse at the Odd Fellow Home in Groton where she was introduced to her husband-to-be by mutual friends. Mrs. Bucko was an accomplished artist and seamstress. Many of her paintings are still enjoyed by family and friends. Many hours were spent quilting and providing beautiful hand stitched garments for her daughter and relatives. During the holidays, family and friends received cards written in her beautiful artistic and elegant handwriting.
With a outspoken questioning attitude, Mrs. Bucko was a concerned patriot never satisfied with today's governmental charades.
Mrs. Bucko is survived by a son, William C. Bucko and wife, Linda, of Uncasville; a daughter, Katherine George and husband, Richard, of Oakdale; brothers, Raymond and wife, Beverly Leyko ,of Preston and Matthew and wife, Elaine Leyko, of Norwich; a sister, Carol Amedeo and husband, Humphrey, of Watch Hill, R.I.; five grandsons, three great-granddaughters; and two great-grandsons with whom she enjoyed many pleasant hours.
She was predeceased by brothers, Anthony Leyko of South Portland, Maine and William Leyko of Willimantic; sisters, Sophie Brazowski of Norwich and Marion "Nell" Dobiejko of Oakdale; also a granddaughter, Amy George of Dana Point, Calif.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. l4, at Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 15, at Cedar Grove Cemetery, New London.
Donations in her memory may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Metro Center, 350 Church St., Hartford CT 06103.
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Danielle & Mike Lavallee
October 14, 2010
To the Entire Bucko family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through this difficult time. Gram will be missed. Love you all very much!
Sarah Bell
October 14, 2010
Jeff and Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
October 14, 2010
Jeff and family-
My deepest sympathies for your loss. The Bucko family is in my prayers..Loreen Fay
Joan Kwasniewski Bengtson
October 14, 2010
Koshie and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. May all the happy memories help you through this sad and difficult time.
I shall always remember your Mom because she and your Dad were my bowling partners on a Sunday night. We had such a good time!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Lou & Paul Labrecque
October 13, 2010
Koshie, Our deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. Condolences to the entire Bucko family.
Patricia Homola-Portuondo
October 13, 2010
Kash,
My heart is with you. I will never forget falling down a flight of stairs at your house and your mom saying,"Patty, if you keep doing that you can't come back!" I never did it again, but remember your mother's words every time I start down a flight of stairs! Your mom left this earth the same way she lived on it-no nonsense. I always admired her for that. With much love, Patty Homola
October 13, 2010
Koshie, I,m sorry I can't be there but I have fond memories of your family that goes back over 50 years. Please send me an e-mail ( [email protected] ) or call me at your leasure at ( 727 ) 391- 2296. I will miss your mom very much and I always remember our friendship and the time I also was your mailman. All my love to you and the family. Fred Nunes
Diane Urban
October 13, 2010
My most sincere condolences to all of the Bucko family. I have many fond memories of a precious lady. I will remember "Gram" always. My love to all. Diane Urban and family
Kim Jaskiewicz
October 13, 2010
So sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you.
Tess Vitaliano
October 13, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the entire Bucko Family. May the comfort you find in each other and in your friends carry you through this difficult time. She will be missed.
Madeleine (Christie) Jarvis
October 13, 2010
Kathy, my sincerest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your mother. I'm sure that she will be missed.
October 13, 2010
My most sincere condolences to the entire Bucko family. May you find peace and comfort with each other at this time of sorrow. Rita Frappier,Gales Ferry,Ct
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