Ralph Buccino, Mason, OH entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 21, 2017 with his family at his side. Ralph, the son of Aniello and Concetta Infante Buccino, formerly of Niles, OH, was born on September 23, 1932 in Bagnoli Irpino, Italy. He immigrated to the United States when he was 15 years old and settled in Niles, where he lived for 54 years before moving to Mason, OH. He was employed by Copperweld Steel for 29 years and retired in 1988. Ralph was a former member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Niles, and the Bagnoli Club. He enjoyed the company of family and friends, playing bocce competitively, gardening, making wine, canning tomatoes, and loved watching his favorite sports teams, Ohio State Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Cavaliers.
He will be deeply missed by his wife of 62 years, Maria Pennetti Buccino; three daughters: Connie and her husband Richard of Cincinnati, Gina Buccino and Linda Buccino of Mason; two grandchildren, Jennifer De Marco and Michael De Marco; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Tony and sister Concetta and their spouses.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 26, 2017 at St. Susanna, 616 Reading Rd., Mason, OH 45040, from 10 AM until time of Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM. Memorial donations may be sent to Hospice of Cincinnati- Blue Ash, PO Box 633597, Cincinnati, OH 45263.