Christopher Bukovsky

Christopher Bukovsky, 60, of Delhi, a noted local artist and photographer, died un-expectedly early Monday, July 3, 2006, at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi. The cause of death was a heart attack.
Chris, as he was called, was born Jan. 31, 1946, in Brooklyn and lived for the past 10 years in Delhi.
He was particularly well-known for his highly detailed and meticulously crafted woodcarvings of birds, fish and other wildlife. His works, which were acclaimed for their artistry and realism, were often exhibited in galleries and sought-after by collectors. He also created a variety of unique and personalized carved walking sticks.
In recent years, he became passionately interested in photography, specializing in shots of landscapes and wildlife. His photograph of Falls Mill recently appeared on the cover of the spring/summer 2006 issue of Catskill Country magazine. His work was also displayed at the Delaware County Fair.
He was also an avid fisherman, outdoorsman, bird watcher and motorcyclist. Locally he was actively involved in the Ice Cream Run For Kids Sake for several years. In his later years, he found friendship and fellowship as a Friend of Bill.
Chris was known for his exuberance, his humor and his generosity of spirit. Although he was well-known professionally and well liked locally, even his close friends know little about his early life. He occasionally talked about his experiences serving in the Marine Corps in Vietnam.
He is survived by his beloved son, Reilly McLarney, age 7, of Delhi; Reilly's sister, Caitlin McLarney and their mother, Kathy McLarney; and four children by former marriages, Christo-pher, Ashley, Missy and April. His many friends and admirers include Adam Billek of Bloom-ville, who is handling his final arrangements.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006, at St. John's Episcopal Church, Main Street, Delhi. Photographs and woodcarvings by Chris will be on display, and friends are encouraged to bring any of Chris's artwork they own. Each piece will be photo-graphed for a collection to give to his son, Reilly, as a remembrance.