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Paul Bobucky Obituary
Paul G., 90, of Riverdale, passed away on June 2, 2015.
Born on January 5, 1925, Paul was the son of the late Paul and Anna Bobucky, Paul proudly served in the US Army during World War II. He married Eleanor Kaufman and the couple settled in Little Ferry where Paul was a councilman and was active with the Board of Education and Little League. Paul and Eleanor lived in Pompton Plains for 15 years before moving to Riverdale 5 years ago. Paul was a loving husband, father and friend and an avid sports fan.
Paul is survived by his wife of 60 years, Eleanor; his son, Paul and his wife Tina; his brother, Robert; and many nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Thursday, June 4 at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home, Pompton Plains. A funeral Mass will be held 10 AM on Friday at Our Lady of Good Counsel R.C. Church, Pompton Plains. Interment will follow at Christ the King Cemetery, Franklin Lakes. www.scanlanfuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul's memory to the Little Ferry/South Hackensack Little League, P.O. Box 661, Little Ferry, NJ 07643 or the Youth Ministry at Our Lady of Good Counsel RC Church, 155 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444 would be greatly appreciated by his family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Paul Bobucky
Rosemary Norton
February 27, 2018
will miss him
Kayla Norton
June 5, 2015
A World War II veteran, a mean baseball player, a history enthusiast, my personal doll-fixer, and (most importantly) an amazing Uncle & a great friend...we love you Uncle Paul, you will be forever in our hearts❥❥❥
Tony Petrullo
June 3, 2015
Mrs.Bobucky and Paul, sorry to hear about Mr.Bobucky. I went to school with Paul from 2nd grade through 12th and never had the privilege of playing on Mr. Bobucky's team but new him as a great coach and a great man.My deepest sympathy to both of you and your family'
Ginny Tucci-Lord
June 3, 2015
Eleanor and family:I am so sorry to hear of Paul's passing. You are both my favorite people. Miss you both.
Assisting Seniors At Home
June 3, 2015
We extend our sincere condolences to the entire Bobucky family. It has been a privilige to be of service to Paul for the past 2 years. We are sending you healing prayers of
comfort in the days ahead.
With deep sympathy,
Ann Kavelesky
June 3, 2015
To Eleanor and The Bobucky Family: Mrs Bobucky and I worked at Oritani Savings on Main Street in Hackensack, NJ along with Mrs. Dolors Guidicissi. I just want to her my deepest sympathy because she was always very nice to me.
Laurie Sofield
June 3, 2015
Eleanor I am so very sorry for your loss. It was an honor to know Paul.
I hope you find comfort in memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Love in Peace and Friendship,
Keith and Laurie Sofield
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