Barbara Bucci, 69, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Elderwood at Wheatfield. Born in Niagara Falls, she was the daughter of the late Mathew and Agnes (Niemiec) Witkowski.
Barb was a graduate of Niagara Falls High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Niagara University. On September 5, 1980, she married her beloved husband, Robert ‘Bob’ Bucci. He sadly predeceased her in 2013.
Barb was employed at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, NY, where she held numerous positions for over 42 years. She later retired in 2016 as the Vice President of Patient Care Services.
Barb enjoyed cooking and baking, as well as traveling with her husband and going to the casino. Above all, she cherished the time spent with her family who she devoted her life to.
Barb is survived by her children, Jennifer (Matthew) Krause and Robert (Kelly) Bucci; five grandchildren, Lyda, Emelia and Emmett Krause, and Dominic and Dylan Bucci; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her brother Mathew (late Patricia) Witkowski.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 27 from 4 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Barbara’s Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 AM in St. Mary of the Cataract Church, 259 4th Street, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Visitation
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Funeral Service
Thursday, September 28, 2023
10:00 AM
St. Mary of the Cataract Church
259 4th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
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