Tuesday, May 30, 2023

William E. Bucco

William E. Bucco, 77, of Canton, passed away at 2:33 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at the Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. He was born on January 25, 1946, a son of Ernesto and Mary (Monte) Bucco. He married Joy Randle on September 1, 1973. She survives.


Also surviving William are his children; Dennis (Katy) Bucco of Banner and Steve (Christine) Bucco of Trivoli; six grandchildren, Brittani Bucco, Tyler (Kayla) Bucco, Andrew “Andy Bill” Bucco, Luke Bucco, Austin Fitch, and Jacob Anderson; and four great-grandchildren, Lane Carroll, Sloanne Bucco, Archer Fitch, and AJ Fitch.


Preceding him in death were both his parents; and his sister, Browlyn Martinez.


William was a veteran of the United States Marines; serving for two years in the Vietnam War. After returning home, he worked for Cilco for 33 years before retiring. He then worked as a Ground’s Keeper for Butler Haynes Park in Mapleton. William was a member of the River Valley Antique Association, and he enjoyed attending tractor shows and races. He loved to farm, spend time with his grandkids, and to travel with Joy.


As per his wishes, there will be no services. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation rites will be accorded with Sedgwick Funeral Homes and Crematory. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society of Illinois. To leave an online condolence you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

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