Final Salute

John Rocco Bucuzzo, 89, of Haverhill passed away October 13, 2026 at Haverhill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

He was born in Haverhill on November 8, 1936, son of the late Rocco and Caroline (Miller) Bucuzzo.

John leaves his beloved wife of 66 years Betty (Tatian) Bucuzzo and their son Scott M. Bucuzzo. John was a gentle, loving husband and father.

John, also known as “Bucky”, graduated from Haverhill Public Schools, Wentworth Institute in Boston, and earned his engineering degree from Merrimack College.

He served his country joining the U.S. Navy Seabees. Then came his 50 year career with Western Electric / AT&T starting as draftsman and retiring as Senior Engineer.

John’s love of sports was boundless, playing 3rd base for the Hillies and later city interleague. He was a Red Sox fan through and through. He was a member of Cedardale Tennis Club, and a 39 year member of the Haverhill Golf & Country Club developing many friendships, especially golf partner and best friend Dr. Ronald Randazzo.

John also leaves his sister-in-law Diane and her husband James Derderian with whom he shared a very special relationship; his beloved nieces Amy Lamparelli, Stacy DiGulielmo and Sarah Carroll.

He was also the father of the late Mark J. Bucuzzo and brother of the late Michael Bucuzzo.

The family would like to extend their thanks to the staff at Haverhill Rehab & Healthcare Center for their love, care and compassion.

At the family’s request, services will be private with military honors in the Linwood Cemetery, Haverhill. Arrangements are by H.L. Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, Bradford ~ Haverhill.

Contributions in his memory may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (https://www.michaeljfox.org/)

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