Family/Spouse: GIBSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Melvin married BUCOLO, Nicolina Helen on 22 Jun 1946 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Nicolina (daughter of BUCOLO, Anthony and CORRIERE, Delia) was born on 10 Dec 1921; died on 21 Oct 2017 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Nicolina (Nickie) Helen Beecher, 95 of Lockport, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Saturday, October 21, 2017, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on December 10, 1921, she was the daughter of Anthony and Delia (Corriere) Bucolo.
Nicolina married Melvin Beecher in St. Joseph's Church on June 22, 1946. He predeceased her on May 29, 2004. Nicolina was a pioneer for working women, employed by Harrison Radiator (against her father's wishes) during World War II, and remained so for over 30 years. She was a true member of the Greatest Generation and our personal "Rosie the Riveter" keeping the USA afloat while the men went overseas. She raised her children and her granddaughters with unconditional love and generosity. After retiring, Melvin and Nicolina lived many happy years of residence in Dade City, FL, hosting her family as much as possible, and returned to Lockport NY in 2003.
Nicolina loved to laugh and her giggle lit up the room. She enjoyed her family, golfing, shopping, gardening, cooking and baking for her family, and was famously known for her spaghetti sauce and meatballs unmatched by any restaurant, anywhere, to date. Nickie taught us all to bring flowers to each other in actions and in words, to live, laugh and love, while we are still alive on this earth. All who knew her are undisputedly blessed from having had her in our lives.
Nicolina is the beloved mother of Richard (Shirley) Beecher; and she suffered the loss of her daughter, Sharon Lee Gibson in 2003. Cherished grandmother of Christina (Keith) Ostwald, Sharolyn (Dave) Verkest, Robin (Todd) Botting, Bill (Rachel) Wagner and Don (Nicole) Beecher. Adoring great-grandmother Michael Fura, Joshua Tice, Nickolas (Angel) Stranges, Nicolina (Michael Rilko) Ostwald, Heather Cooper, Cody and Alex Wagner, Jacob and Emma Beecher. Proud great-great-grandmother of Bryson Keith Ostwald and Weston Pierce Stranges. Treasured sister of Rose Torriere and six siblings predeceased her.
Friends may call to celebrate Nicolina's life from 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM on Tuesday, October 24th at the Taylor and Reynolds Funeral Home
, 70 Niagara St., where prayers will be held at 11:30 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Oratory at 12:00 PM. Interment in Cold Springs Cemetery followed by a reception.

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 9/11/1972

BUCOLO - Anthony Bucolo,
6597 Slayton Settlement Road,
died September 9, 1972, at his
late residence. He is survived
by his wife, Delia (nee
Corriere), three daughters and
f i v e sons, Mrs. Laverne
(Frances) Nagel, Mrs. Louis
(Rose) Torriere, Mrs. Melvin
(Nicky) Beeoher, Anthony,
James, Michael, Jerome, and
Joseph Bucolo, all of Lockport;
also 23 grandchildren and 15
great grandchildren, a brother,
John Bucolo, Lockport. Friends
may call at the Gaul Funeral
Home Inc., 263 East Ave.,
where the funeral will be held
Tuesday at 9 a.m. and 9:30
a.m. from St. Joseph's Church.
Interment in St. Patrick's
Cemetery. The family will be
present from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
today.

ALSO

Same date and paper

Anthony Bucolo, 88, of 6597
Slayton Settlement Road, a fruit
and vegetable farmer for 52
years, died Saturday at his
home following a 15-month
illness.
He was born in Sicily, Dec.
23, 1883, and came to the United
States in 1907. He had operated
the fruit and vegetable farm
and greenhouses at his home
address.
Mr. Bucolo and his wife, Mrs.
Delia Corriere Bucolo, recently
celebrated their 58th wedding
anniversary.
Survivors include: his widow;
three daughters and *ive sons,
Mrs. Laverne (Frances) Nagel,
Mrs. Louis (Rose) Torriere,
Mrs. Melvin (Nicky) Beeoher,
A n t h o n y , James, Michael,
Jerome, and Joseph Bucolo, all
of Lockport; 23 grandchildren,
15 great grandchildren and a
brother, John Bucolo, Lockport.
Friends may call at the Gaul
Funeral Home Inc., 263 East
Ave., Lockport, where funeral
services will be held Tuesday
at 9 a.m. and at 9:30 a.m. at
St. Joseph's Church. Burial will
be in St. Patrick's Cemetery.
The family will be present
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
today.

Anthony married CORRIERE, Delia on 23 Nov 1913 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Delia was born on 27 Jan 1895 in Italy; died in May 1976 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 11/23/1963

It was just 50 years ago today, Nov. 23, 1913,
when Miss Delia Corriere exchanged nuptial vows
with Anthony Bucolo. It was a typically beautiful
Fall day when the couple were married at St.
Joseph's Church, Lockport, by Father Lava. At 10
this morning, 50 years alter, the couple once again
entered St. Joseph's Church where they renewed
the vows made so many years ago.
Both natives of Italy, Mrs.
Bucolo came to this country
when she was but 9
years of age. Mr. Bucolo
arrived here when he was
18. The couple met in
Lockport and after a courtship
of nearly three years,
they married.
FARMING
Having been a son of
farming people, Mr. Bucolo
naturally returned to the
soil for his living. Having
farmed at 6597 Slayton-Settlement
Road for the past
43 years, he is still active
in his chosen life's work.
The couple belongs to the
St. Joseph's Church where
Mrs. Bucolo* is a member
of the Immaculate Conception
Society.
They have three daughters
and five sons, Mrs.
La Verne (Frances) Nagel;
Mrs. Louis (Rose) Torriere
and Mrs. Melvin (Micki)
Beecher, all of Lockport;
Anthony, Jerome and Joseph,
also of Lockport; and
James and Michael of Gasport.
They also have 21 grandchildren
and a great-grandson,
Anthony Parete Jr. of
Lockport.
CELEBRATION
For her open house and
reception from 6 until 9 this
evening, at the Wright's
Corners Fire Hall, Mrs.
Bucolo will wear a dusty
rose lame sheath accented
with a white orchid. Mr.
Bucolo will Join his wife
in the receiving line wearing
a dark suit enhanced
with a golden rose.
Guests will be served
from a table covered with
a lace cloth, tatted by Mrs.
Bucolo. Centering the table
will be a four - tiered wedding
cake embellished with
golden motifs and flanked
with tapers in crystal holders.