1953 - 2021
Visitation
August 26, 202110-12 Noon
Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
August 26, 202112 Noon
Dolan Funeral Home
James R. Bukala, 67, of Hudson, NH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 20, 2021 at his home after a brief illness.
He was married to Elizabeth “Betty” (Roberts) Bukala with whom he would have celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary on September 8th.
Born in Lowell, MA he was the son of the late Edwin and Rita(O’Neil) Bukala. Jim graduated from Lowell High School with the class of 1971. After high school, he went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Boston College.
He was employed with Miracle Ear of Salem, NH; where he was an audiologist. Jim had previously worked for the Lowell Sun for 40 years as the circulation director and advertising manager. Jimmy is remembered by his family as a loving and generous man whose favorite thing was spending time with his grandchildren and daughter.
“Pa” would always drop everything to help his family. His favorite thing to do was spend time with his wife, daughter and grandchildren. His grandkids were the highlight of his life. Pa would get so much joy taking them to places like Great Wolf Lodge, The North Conway Grand, new restaurants and anywhere else he got to spend time and make memories with them. His family was everything to him.
Besides his beloved and devoted wife, he is survived by a daughter and her husband Jennifer and Thomas Fletcher of Litchfield, NH, two brothers, John and his wife Deborah Bukala of Lowell, MA, and David Bukala and his companion Heather Lindberg of Lowell, MA, a grandson, Ben Fletcher of Litchfield, NH, two granddaughters, Emily and Lily Fletcher both of Litchfield, NH, Mother and Father in law, Theresa and Fred Roberts of Chelmsford, MA, and many brothers and sisters in law, nieces and nephews.
Funeral Notice
BUKALA, James Richard Bukala, 67, of Hudson,NH died on Friday, August 20 2021. Wake-Thursday August 26 2021 10-12AM at Dolan Funeral Home , 106 Middlesex St, Chelmsford, MA. Followed by a funeral service. Followed by burial at St Patrick’s Cemetery in Hudson, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his name to The Manchester Animal Shelter 490 Dunbarton Rd. Manchester,NH.
Karen Mossey
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I will always remember Jim as a kind and caring man He was so very thoughtful and always had time to listen to others. I loved seeing him at family gatherings and I will miss him very much. He surely has a reserved place in Heaven. Peace, comfort and Love to your beautiful family. Karen Mossey and Family
Mark F Roberts
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Jimmy always could be counted on for a smile and a laugh. He was like a human puppy, always happy & almost surprised to see you and greeted you as a such. Jimmy brightened every day I saw him!
He will always be missed. Prayers to everyone!
pauline fauvel
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I would like to extent my sympathy to all…Jimmy was a gentle soul …he always knew how to make you laugh and I never seen him upset…always pleasant with a smile….I had the pleasure to work with Jimmy for 40 years at the Lowell Sun( the good old days) …I have not seen him in quite a few years but the memories were good….Again I send my sympathy to all …..God Bless!
Bill Bennett
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Jim was such a genuinely warm and kind person that you just had to like him from the time you first met him. He was my audiologist at Miracle Ear, and I looked forward to each and every visit with him. He will be sorely missed. To all of Jim’s family, please accept my most sincere sympathies. To lose a husband, son, father, brother, or grandfather is always difficult, but to lose someone so special as Jim is doubly so, and a sorrowful loss to all who knew him. May he rest in peace and happiness in the arms of the Lord.
Nancy LaPointe
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My sincere condolences to the Family & friends of Him. He was a Wonderful person who will be greatly missed. I met Jim through Miracle Ear a few years back yet, it seemed like I was visiting a friend when I went in there just chatting it up. You now have a special angel watching over you!!! ❤️??
Georgehamel
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Very sad to hear of the loss of Jim.
He worked very hard for the Sun.
One of the best.
I really enjoyed working with him.
Paul Beckner
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I was fortunate to have met Jim while working together at Miracle Ear. On a trip that we each earned as top performing offices a couple of years ago, my wife Pam and I got to spend some time with Jim and Betty. I can only say that they are both wonderful people and Pam and I are fortunate to have shared time with them both over the years. Our condolences to Jim’s entire family. God bless. Paul and Pam
John Nelson
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Betty,
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He was a great guy. Great memories of Lowell Sun bowling, Saturday morning collections at the Union National Bank and of course more recently Soho.
Sorry I was unable to attend. Jim will be missed.
Sincerely,
John Nelson