BUCCO, John, on June 23, 2017, of Cliffside Park, NJ, age 91. John was born on September 18, 1925 to the late John and Antoinette Bucco of Hoboken, NJ. He had spent many years of dedicated and devoted service to the Epiphany RC Church in Cliffside Park, NJ and the community itself. During WWII, John enlisted and was assigned to a minesweeper and sub-chaser in the United States Navy with service in both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean theaters of operation. Between 1946 and 1966, he owned and operated local delis in Hoboken, Cliffside Park, and West New York. While he provided food and services to a number of customers, he always rendered help to senior citizens. Between 1967 and 1992, John was involved in the creation and operation of the Cliffside Park Housing Authority affording excellent housing and facilities for senior citizens. He retired as Executive Director in 1992. John has been and still was personally involved in all levels of community activities. He was also a long time member of the Cliffside Park Men's Club. For the last 66 years, he has been married to Marie (nee) Fiore Bucco. Devoted father to Michael Bucco and Mac, Jaynee Bucco and Tom Delgatto, and Maria and her husband Larry Saia. Cherished grandfather to Jon Ross Saia. Loving brother to the late Catherine Scotti, Carole Padovan, and Michael Bucco. John is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral from the A.K. Macagna Funeral Home 495 Anderson Ave., Cliffside Park, NJ on Wednesday June 28, 2017 at 9:15 am thence to Epiphany RC Church, Cliffside Park, NJ where a Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 am. Entombment to follow at Madonna Mausoleum, Fort Lee, NJ. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association 7272 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75231.