Michele Bucaro, age 69, of Hemet, CA passed away on Friday, December 7, 2012 at Kaiser Foundation Hospital of Moreno Valley. Born May 10, 1943, he was the son of Santo Bucaro and Margarita Genuvardi Bucaro.
Survived by his loving wife, Susan Bucaro; children, Tammie Bucaro, Joseph (Suzanne), and David (Erin); and grandchildren, Leah, Shelbi, Connor, Lauren, and Allison. He was preceded in passing by his son, Michael; brother and sisters, Vito Bucaro (Josephine), Maria Allegra (Salvador), Vivian Colella, and Margherita Mink (Jerry).
Michele was born in Palermo, Sicilia. Susan said that because of the war, Michele was born in a cave. He came to America when he was 12 years old via Ellis Island.