Raymond Joseph Bucci

Raymond J Bucci M.D., 81 passed away peacefully on January 31, 2015.

Raymond was born in Philadelphia, PA on August 12, 1933 to his parents Rames and Isabella Bucci.

Raymond attended St. Joseph’s Preparatory High School in Philadelphia and from there gained the discipline and knowledge to pursue his love of medicine. Raymond attended the University of Pennsylvania and attended Medical School in Kansas City. Always a lover of warm weather and the amazing car environment of Southern California, Raymond relocated his family and began his career here. Raymond worked as a General Surgeon throughout the Los Angeles area, eventually settling in Simi Valley in the 1970’s. He was one of the original founders of Simi Valley Doctors Hospital, where he introduced the laparoscope for surgery in this area. This revolutionized surgical procedures and enabled patients to have a less invasive surgical procedure, resulting in a decreased healing time and an improved patient experience.

Raymond’s passions were many: cars, planes, boats, motorcycles, skiing, but most of all his family. Raymond always strove to bring out the best in his family, always unwavering with his support and unconditional love and acceptance of all, always been fair and just.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Deborah, children Michael (Dana), Monica (Tom), Maria (Tom), Anita (Eric), Vincent (Sasi), Laura (Cory), Raymond Jr, Kristina (Garrett), Christopher, Grandchildren Brianna, Dillion, Dale (deceased), Paul, Melissa, Ryan, David, Maria, Dominic, Garvin, Julianne, Matthew, Emma, Justin, Corey, Olivia and Hayden, along with Great-granddaughter, Neveah.

Our hearts are so heavy and we miss you so much. May God always watch and keep you. We love you.

A funeral mass is scheduled for February 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM at St. Rose of Lima Church, Simi Valley. A reciting of the Rosary will be on February 5 at 7:00 PM at the Rose Family Funeral Home in Simi Valley.