Miss Viola Bucci

July 4, 2016

Miss Viola Bucci, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 4, 2016, after a brief illness. She was a lifetime resident of the city of Gloversville. Viola was the daughter of the late Nick and Jennie DiCiero Bucci. She was a glove worker for most of her life and after retiring, she was the longtime manager of the Helper's Community Store on Main Street. Viola was a lifelong member of the Church of the Holy Spirit (the former Mount Carmel Church). She was actively involved in all things church related, organist, choir director, festival and party committees and numerous fundraisers over the years. Her deep faith in God was always central in her life, still attending daily Mass until her recent illness. In running the Helper's Store, she was a comforting presence, always ready to help anyone in need. Viola took great pleasure in spending time with her large extended family, attending many celebrations with them over the years. Viola will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Viola is survived by her nieces and nephews, George and Jeannette St. Peter, Angel and Harold Solomon, Irene and Walter Kinsley, John and Patti St. Peter, Yolanda and David Gifford, Kathy LaRowe, Joan and Robert Oliver, Nikki LaRowe and Anne; also numerous great-nieces and nephews of both families, cousins, and an extended group of wonderful lifelong friends. She was predeceased by her siblings, Virginia and Victoria Bucci, Ella LaRowe, George St. Peter, Joseph Bucci and her dear nephew, Harry LaRowe. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2016, at Amico Funeral Home, 150 South Main Street, Gloversville from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Spirit. Burial will take place at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of the Holy Spirit, 149 South Main Street, Gloversville, NY 12078 or Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Avenue, Gloversville, NY 12078. Online condolences may be made at www.amicofuneralhome.com.