Obituary of Helen BUCCHINO

Helen Dorothy (Ross) Bucchino, 69, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2006 in Lake Havasu City, AZ; after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 8, 1936 in Tewksbury, MA; to James C. and Marguerite H. (Costello) Ross. Helen moved to Lake Havasu City, AZ; 9 years ago from Milford, MA. She was educated in the Milford Public Schools, graduating in the class of 1954. Helen worked as a department clerk for the Milford Building Department, Planning Board for 30 years. She previously worked as a Milford Hospital clerk in the 1950's and was a member of St. Mary's of the Assumption Church. Helen was a devoted mother, wife and grandmother. She enjoyed reading, traveling and spending time with her family.Helen is survived by her husband Leo Bucchino, daughter Barbara (Consoletti) Diniz and husband Darrell of Milford, MA; two grandchildren Christopher and Courtney Diniz and two nieces. She is also survived by two stepdaughters, Pamela Edwards of Tyler, TX; Debra Moore of Spring, TX; father-in-law, Frank Bucchino; sisters-in-law, Lucille and Theresa Bucchino; brothers-in-law Fred Bucchino and wife Helen; Pat Buchhino and wife Patti all of Lake Havasu City, AZ; Frank Bucchino and wife Deb of Northbridge, MA; Nick Bucchino and wife Carolyn of Milford, MA; and Dick Bucchino and wife Gail of Ellenton, FL. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert P. Consoletti who died in 1988; son Ross P. Consoletti who died in 1984; and sister Anne Lavoie who died in 2005. A Scripture service will be held at Lietz-Fraze Chapel on Thursday, August 31, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Deacon Gilbert Lopez will be officiating. A Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's of the Assumption Church, on Winter St., Milford, MA; on Friday, September 8, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made in Helen's name to Hospice of Havasu, P.O. Box 597, Lake Havasu City, AZ; 86405. Condolences and thoughts may be submitted to her family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.comArrangements were entrusted to Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.