He is survived by his two children, Nora and Daniel, and two grandchildren, Danielle and Darren, and his best friend Louise Klecha.
Donald was born in South Windham, Ct. on March 25, 1924 to Elizabeth and Michael Bucko. He was the youngest of 16 siblings, all whom have passed away.
As a young man Don was an excellent skater and hockey player and also trapped and fished. He attended Henry Abbott Technical School in Danbury. Donald served his Country in WW II in the 3rd Engineering Division following George Patton through France and Germany. Later in the war he served in the Philippines and Japan. He was an accomplished machinist and toolmaker for Amphenol in Danbury for many years and retired after 30 years of service.
He was an avid fisherman and golfer, known for his 6-hole-in-ones at Richter Memorial Golf Course in Danbury.
Don was a true soldier in health and sickness. He will be truly missed by his family, many friends and neighbors. Many thanks to all of Donald’s caregivers and the staff at Masonicare of Newtown and Hospice for their compassion, care and devotion to Donald.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at: St Gregory the Great Church, 85 Great Plain Rd., Danbury, Ct 06811 on Saturday Oct 25th at 10am. In Lieu of flowers, donations in Don’s memory can be sent to: Masonicare Home Health and Hospice, 147 Toddy Hill Road, Newtown, Ct 06470 or a charity of your choice. Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St. Danbury, is in charge of arrangements.
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