Richard-Bucy-Obituary

Dr. Richard S. Bucy

Los Angeles, California

Jul 20, 1935 – Nov 2, 2019 (Age 84)

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BORN
July 20, 1935
DIED
November 2, 2019
AGE
84
LOCATION
Los Angeles, California
CHARITY
Alzheimer's Association

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July 20, 1935 - November 2, 2019 Dr. Richard S. Bucy, professor of Aerospace Engineering, passed away at his Redondo Beach home on November 2nd, 2019. Richard was born July 20, 1935 in Washington D.C. to Marie Glinke and Richard Evans. He took the surname of his stepfather Edmond H. Bucy, out of...

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I am very sad to hear of Dick Bucy's death, and offer prayers for him and condolences to his family. I worked with Dr. Bucy when he consulted at Hughes Helicopters in the 1970s. He was a wonderful person and a great inspiration for me to pursue deeper studies. I programmed simulations for him, and we walked the neighborhoods outside Hughes while he smoked his cigars and told stories of life in France. Also met at his house to work, when he lived in Portuguese Bend. May he rest in peace, and...

My condolences to you and your family. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.Matthew 5 :4 those who mourn will be comfort.

Math Genius 1960's

Math Genius 1960's

Lover of horses 1939

Lover of horses 1948

Goodbye to a wonderful person.

You are missed already.

RIP

I recall Dick from way back in 1953, living in the Burton House dorm at MIT, same floor I was on.

He was always such a happy person, seemed never to have any worries, cheerful, great disposition.

I never saw him angry, he never raised his voice.

He had an abundance of brains, yet he went through life like an ordinary person. He was far, far above ordinary.

I spent many wonderful weekends with him down at his father's mill in Virginia.

We eventually...