Emile J. Buczek Obituary (1917

Visitation Details Sunday, June 6th, 2010 2:00pm - 6:00pm Monday, June 7th, 2010 10:00am, Catholic Church of the Holy Trinity Interment Details Holy Trinity Cemetery LOWELL - Emile "Mel" Buczek died on Wednesday June 2, 2010 at his home with his family at his side after a period of declining health. He was the loving husband of Helen (Sobolewski) Buczek with whom he celebrated his 57th wedding anniversary on May 3, 2010. Born in Lowell on April 5, 1917, Mr. Buczek was the son of the late Michael and Henrietta (Wojnar) Buczek. He attended the Varnum School in Lowell and was a graduate of Franklin High School in New Hampshire, class of 1936. Mr. Buczek proudly served his country having enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps on May 16, 1941. He was honorably discharged on November 30, 1945 having attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. Previously employed at the Wannalancit Mills, Mr. Buczek retired from the Raytheon Corporation having worked in South Lowell for 27 years until November 1984. Mr. Buczek was a voracious reader enjoying books about history and biographies of political figures and the stars of Hollywood in the 1930's and 1940's. He loved listening to music from the Big Band era. Mr. Buczek was an avid Red Sox fan who shared his passion for baseball with his then young daughters taking them often to games at Fenway Park. He will be forever missed by his family who loved him for his good heart and enjoyed him for his sense of humor. Proud of his Polish heritage, Mr. Buczek was a member of the Polish National Alliance. He was a longtime parishioner and communicant of the Holy Trinity Polish Catholic Church in Lowell. His family would like to extend its sincere thanks and appreciation to the Merrimack Valley Hospice, especially to Jen, Heidi, Kim, Sister Pat and Sandy for their compassionate care of Emile. Besides his beloved wife, he leaves his cherished daughters and son-in-law Ann Marie and Rosemary of Lowell and Donna and David Moran of Milford, NH; his faithful companion Koko; many nieces and nephews: among them Helene Dunigan and Patricia Casey; and a dear family friend Mary Dudek. He was predeceased by his brothers-in-law William Sobolewski who died in the Battle of the Bulge, Walter Tuniewicz and Marion "Marky" Sobolewski. Friends may call at DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, DRACUT, on Sunday from 2 until 6 PM. His Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Monday at 9 AM followed by his Funeral Mass celebrated at 10 AM in Holy Trinity Church, Lowell. Interment in Holy Trinity Cemetery, Lowell. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his name to Holy Trinity Church Building Fund 340 High St., Lowell, MA 01852. Service Details Visitation When June 6, 2010 2:00pm - 6:00pm Location Dracut Funeral Home Address