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Nicholas Bucci Obituary
Claymont -
Nicholas Bucci, Sr., passed away on February 8, 2019 at the Wilmington Hospital. He was two days shy of his 87th birthday.
Born in Wilmington on February 10, 1932, he was a lifelong resident of Claymont. Graduated from Claymont High School, where he excelled in a variety of sports, but especially in football, which earned him the first recipient of the "Most Outstanding Athlete Of Delaware" award in 1949. He served in the US Navy from 1953-55. He married his high school sweetheart, Tina, in 1952. He was pre-deceased by his parents James Bucci & Anna Bucci ( diGiorgio), his brother Pasquale Bucci, all from Claymont, grand daughter Tina Werkheiser, and daughter in law Josette Bucci, of Wilmington.
He was employed by Phoenix Steel Corporation for 36 years, where he was superintendent of the plate mill. After the mill closed, he worked at Sears, and for the Philadelphia Phillies security. He then worked for the New Castle County crossing guards, retiring at age 80. He was a faithful member of the R.O.M.E.O. club of Claymont. He was inducted to the Delaware Sports Museum and Hall Of Fame in 2004.
Nicholas is survived by his wife of 66 years, Tina Bucci, daughters Linda and Joanne Bucci, son Nicholas Jr., all of Claymont. Four grandchildren, Nicholas C. Bucci, Bruce Werkheiser (wife Courtney), Megan Santiago (husband Joshua), Gabrielle Maass (husband Gary), and four great grandsons, Jason, Bruce, Evan, and Nicholas David.
A Viewing will be held on Wednesday February 13, 2019, 10-11:30,am, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 3200 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:30 am with internment in Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery, Linwood, PA.
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Gwendolyn Bowers
February 12, 2019
So very sorry for your tremendous loss...love, Gwen xxxooo
February 11, 2019
To us underclassmen at Claymont High, Nick was such a phenomenal athlete that we all revered him as if he were a god. I feel honored to have watched him on the football field and on the track and to have known him as a wonderful guy.
Sonny Hill, CHS '55
Jim C
February 11, 2019
To the father of the man who helped make me a better person. You did good sir.
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Lisa Carlile
February 10, 2019
Aunt Tina, Linda, Nicky and Joanne
So very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Take some comfort in knowing he's in the arms of the Lord now and no longer suffering.
He will always be in our hearts
Dot Johnson
February 10, 2019
Dear Tina,Linda,Nick,and Joanne,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Dot Johnson (Benson)
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