| Notes |
- Stephen Paul "Steve" Bucelata, 72 of Las Vegas, NV, passed March 19, 2021 after a lengthy illness. Raised in Niagara Falls, NY, with his sister, Judy, by parents (predeceased) Ana (Donatelli) and Stephen Sr.
Stephen graduated from Niagara Wheatfield High School, Sanborn, NY, Brockport State University, NY, and Niagara University, Niagara Falls, NY.
A Vietnam veteran, Stephen served as a psychiatric specialist 1972 to 1973. Medals received: National Defense Service, Vietnam Service Medal with Star, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Overseas Service Bar and Sharpshooter Badge.
An avid bowler, he played in three different leagues, tournaments, and the ABC. He coached a high school team and served as President (one-year) of the Niagara Falls Men's Association.
Steve worked as VP Consumer Loans at Permanent Savings Bank, Niagara Falls. He taught in the Niagara Falls School District which led he, and his wife, Blanche (Morgan, predeceased) of 32 years to move to Las Vegas, NV. Here teaching high school history for 26 years at Clark County School District and being a five-time nominee to Who's Who of America's Teachers!
Stephen is survived by sister, Judith (James) Mitravich, Palm Bay, FL; children, Traci (Brett) Young, Port Charlotte FL, Anne (Russell) Amsdill-Ferrante and Ernest Amsdill, Las Vegas, NV, Harold and George Amsdill, Niagara Falls, NY; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Stephen and Blanche will be laid to rest at Palm Mortuary to spend eternity together.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Las Vegas Valley Humane Society would be appreciated.
|
1948 - 2021 (72 years)