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Joseph Bucci Obituary

Bucci- Joseph Richard, of West Islip LI, on June 26, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Jean R. Bucci. Devoted father of Kristine O'Malley, Thomas Bucci and Jane O'Brien. Adored grandfather of Eight. Dear brother of Diane Amori. Joseph was one of the founders and Presidents of Montauk Artists Association. He was 30 year educator, a Department Chair of the Humanities Program, a Central Office Administrator and Principal of summer school for the Gifted & Talented Program in the West Babylon School District. Joseph was a private pilot and flight instructor. He was a true renaissance man. Reposing at The Fredrick J. Chapey & Sons West Islip Funeral Home, 1225 Montauk Hwy. (1-4 mile west of the Robert Moses Cswy.). Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial Saturday, 9:30 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church, West Islip, LI., Interment to follow at St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, LI. Visiting Thursday & Friday from 2:00 PM until 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM. In lieu of flowers donations in Joseph's name may be made to Good Samaritan Nursing Home Resident Council Fund, (please make checks payable to GSNH Resident Council Fund), 101 Elm St., Sayville, NY 11782. www.chapeyfamily.com

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Published by Newsday on Jun. 27, 2018.

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carole conrad

January 6, 2019

Loved working with Joe. Deepest sympathy. Don Conrad

Kevin Graf

July 4, 2018

Sorry for the loss of Joseph.
For I was a Student of WB. Also
A TOI Employee so the loss had a double
Loss to a Community.
May God take eternal care of Joseph.

Linda Kahler

June 29, 2018

Joe Bucci was the Director of Pupil Personnel in the early 1980s and my boss. He was an exceptional leader who helped us codify the program and make it much better. He believed that his job was to supervise and let those with expertise in their given areas do their job. His passing saddens me. He was a remarkable friend, leader and boss. Condolences to his family.

Susan Finn-Janmaat

June 28, 2018

Mr. Bucci was a great Art Teacher who inspired me to study art in college. I am now a certified art teacher and art historian. He will sadly be missed in the community.

Lisa Cintron

June 28, 2018

So sorry to hear this. Mr Bucci was one of my favorite teachers. He spent many hours in the art room with many of his students, myself included (W.Babylon Sr High School class of 1979). And he helped instill in me a deep appreciation for the arts. He was a wonderful man and an amazing artist whom I will always fondly remember. My condolences to his family and loved ones.

June 28, 2018

My condolences to your family.Sounds like a full life,well lived. your cousin Budd

June 28, 2018

Joe was an outstanding educator in every respect. It was an honor to be a colleague of his at West Babylon High School. Blessing to those who will remember him always.
Donald Muffly

June 27, 2018

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to your entire family and friends. Please know that the God of all comfort has loving concern for you at this time, at Psalm chapter 34 verse 18. I know you will miss your precious loved one every day, may God give you strength, peace and loving memories. Ann Smith

June 27, 2018

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. Psalm 119: 50, 76

Patricia Martinelli

June 27, 2018

Dear Christine, Tom, Jane and families,

I was so sorry to hear that your Dad had passed away. When I first learned he was sick, I wrote to him and told him that I always remembered kind words that he had for me and that they had greatly impacted me. What I forgot to tell him is that he and your mother were role models for me growing up - both college graduates and teachers, at a time that most of our family didn't go to college and some didn't even finish high school. Their own path showed me what was possible. My husband, Scott, and I are very sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Patricia Martinelli (your Dad's first cousin).

June 27, 2018

Tom and Lisa,

Very sorry to hear of the loss of Toms father, you're in my thoughts and prayers.

Fran McLean
(your old neighbor)

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Memorial Events
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Jun

28

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

Jun

28

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

Jun

29

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

Jun

29

Visitation

7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

Jun

30

Liturgy

9:30 a.m.

Our Lady of Lourdes R.C. Church,

West Islip, NY

Funeral services provided by:

Fredrick J Chapey & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. - West Islip

1225 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795

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