BUCCHINO, Helen Marie

Published in Today's News Herald on Feb. 2, 2021 - Lake Havasu City, Arizona - Helen Marie Bucchino (Castelhano), of Lake Havasu City, formerly of Hopedale, Massachusetts, died peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at the Casa Grande Assisted Living Facility with her loving husband Fred of 65 years by her side. Helen and Fred lived in Lake Havasu City since 1982 when they moved from Hopedale. Helen was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on March 2, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Helena, (Castelhano) Bentubo and John Bentubo. She was raised by her foster parents, Joseph and Mary Damplo of Medway, Massachusetts since she was seven years old. After moving to Lake Havasu City, Helen worked on the CAP, (Central Arizona Project) of Arizona then for the McCulloch Corporation Plant for 13 years as an Environmental Engineering Administrative Assistant. When it closed she attended and graduated from Mohave Community College with a score of 4.0. She then worked as a legal secretary for Wachtel, Biehn and Malm and later as a MLS Coordinator the Lake Havasu Association of Realtors before her retirement in June 2003. Helen was an avid reader, enjoyed crocheting gifts for her family and loved the outdoors. She enjoyed bus trips to Laughlin on special occasions and daily walks at Rotary Beach Park with her beloved husband and best friend. She was also a family camper for years. Helen leaves four children, daughters; Laura and husband Anthony Zingarelli of Webster, Massachusetts, Joanna and husband John Martinez of Pawtucket, Rhode Island, sons; Fred Bucchino Jr of Kingman,, Joe Bucchino of Milford, Massachusetts, many grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Helen was preceded in death by her parents, foster parents, foster sister; Mary Sambuchi of Framingham, Massachusetts, Antanet M Shaw, of L.D., New York, foster brother; Dr. Anthony Damplo of Natick, Massachusetts, her brother; John Castelhano of Pelman, New Hampshire, Armindo Castelhano and sister; Holda (Castelhano) Reshetalo of Ohio. Arrangements were placed in the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home and Crematory and Memorials may be sent to the funeral home. Thoughts and condolences may be submitted to the family at www.lietz- frazefuneralhome.com To send a free card to the family go to www.sendoutcards/lietzfraze.
Posted by mhenderson on February 02, 2021

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