It is our sad duty to inform you that Brother Juan Bucio (FF) from Air Sea Rescue, while in the performance of his duties, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2018, from his injuries sustained at a water rescue.  He joined the Chicago Fire Department on 10/1/2003, has been a member of Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2 since 3/12/04. He is survived by two children; Joshua, age 10 and Jacob, age 9.

The arrangements are as follows:

Viewing will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2018  at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western, from 3:00pm - 9:00pm.

Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, June 4, 2018 at noon at St. Rita of Cascia Shrine Chapel, 7740 S. Western, Chicago, Illinois  60620

Interment will be at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, 4101 S. Oak Park, Stickney, IL 

Information regarding the walk thru will be posted when made available.

The following is information on the Memorial Fund set up for Juan's children, where 100% of the proceeds donated will go to his children. You can go to www.widowsandchildren.org to make a donation directly to Juan Bucio's EMWQ Memorial Fund.  Donations can also be made in person at any BMO Harris Bank branch, or by mail to EMWQ Bucio Memorial Fund, 20 South Clark Street, Suite 1400, Chicago, Illinois 60603 (checks payable to "EMWQ Juan Bucio Memorial Fund").

For our Brothers and Sisters from other affiliates attending and that need overnight accommodations, there are rooms available at the Hilton Oak Lawn, 9333 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, (708)425-7800.  A block is being held under Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2.  The rate is $130 per night (this is their bereavement rate).