Photo courtesy of Corridan Funeral Home - Chicopee
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Jan 17, 1947 – Jul 3, 2024
Chicopee- Michael J. Bucalo, 77, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Westfield on January 17, 1947, he was the son of the late Joseph and Irene (Dulude) Bucalo. He was a graduate of Chicopee High School and Mike proudly served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. Mike is survived by his wife of more than 56 years, Marie A. (Grimaldi) Bucalo and their sons, David Bucalo and his wife, Dawn, and Marc Bucalo and his wife, Elizabeth. He also leaves his 5 grandchildren, Nicholas, Lauren, Isabella, Gianna, and Vincent, his 2 great-grandchildren, Avacyn and Avery, as well as his sister, Maryann Kobylanski and her husband, Bogumil; and his 4 nieces and a sister-in-law, Pamela Bucalo, of Agawam, and many dear friends who he considered family. In addition to his parents, Mike was also predeceased by his brother, Joseph Bucalo. Calling hours will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024, from 2:00 to 5:00pm at Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee. Funeral services will take place on Monday, July 29, beginning at 11:30am at the funeral home, with a memorial service to begin at 12:30. Committal services, complete with military honors, will follow at the MA Veterans’ memorial Cemetery in Agawam. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mike’s name can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association – www.ALZ.org – or to Baystate Hospice, 30 Capital Dr., W. Springfield, MA 01089. To leave your condolences or to share a memory with the family, please visit www.CorridanFuneral.com
Read MoreIt’s been a year Mike, so much has happened & so much has changed. I know I can speak for everyone when we say how much we miss you, and just how different our lives feel without you always around. I’m still doing my best to be the person you knew I could be, and working every day to make you proud. Until I see you again. I love you.
Nick
July 14, 2025 | Grandchild
I will always miss you mike. Thank you for always believing in me.
Nick
August 16, 2024 | Family
Hi Marie,
I remember you and Mike at our house.
A lovely day on the back deck.
Debbie cooked too much, and he asked you to stop talking.
I loved him from the first minute.
xxoo Daly
Cornelius Daly
August 06, 2024 | Westfield, MA | Family
Marie and family-I am so very sorry for your great loss. Anyone who could call Mike a friend, was a lucky person. I was the recipient of his kindness many times. I am grateful to have known him. Sending you love and light at this difficult time
Lynn Pilon
August 01, 2024 | Friend
Sorry for your loss.We will miss him.We would she him every day walking to the store.
James and Mary Netkovick
July 28, 2024 | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Mike will be greatly missed, he always had a way to make you smile.
He is dancing with the angels!
Stanley & Nancy Pajak
July 28, 2024 | Chicopee, MA | Friend
Marie and family. We are thinking of you all at this difficult time. We still remember the times we got together with our breakfast club and how much fun it was. Please know you are in our thoughts and Prayers. With sincere sympathy
Marie and Henry Jerold
Henry & Marie Jerold
July 27, 2024 | Chicopee, MA | Friend
Dearest Marie & family ~ so sorry to hear of Mike´s passing. Our short friendship created a bond & I hope we can stay in touch. Sending hugs & prayers. Laura Birks & Tom Martin
Laura Birks
July 27, 2024 | Other
Dearest Marie & family ~ I am so sorry & shocked to hear of Mike´s passing. Our short friendship in the group created a bond. Please stay in touch
Laura Birks & Tom Martin
July 27, 2024 | Friend
