Lloyd L. Buccanero, age 86, of Ontonagon passed away Sunday, June 29, 2014 at the Aspirus Long Term Care Unit

Lloyd was born on November 19, 1927 to Jesse (McKie) and Louis Buccanero in Iron Belt, WI.

He was a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed reading and playing cards with friends.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; wife Claire (Morris) Buccanero; sister Margaret Morello; brother David; son John; and special friend Marlene "Tate Morrison" Blackorbay.

Lloyd is survived by five children: Sandy of Farmington Hills, Marlene (Jim) Picotte of Gwinn, Bonnie (Yogi) Picotte, Randy Buccanero, and Jackie Dobbins, all of Ontonagon; six grandchildren: James (Heather) Picotte, Melissa (Shawn) Seymour, Mike (Hannah) Picotte, Tony Picotte, Dan Picotte and Kristy Dobbins; two great-grandchildren: Ari & Gigi Picotte, and his grand-dog Mick. He is also survived by his sister Maxine Zielinski, and several nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service for Lloyd will be Saturday, July 5, 2014 at 1 p.m., with visitation at 12 p.m., at the Ontonagon United Methodist Church with Pastor Bruce Steinberg officiating. Burial will be held at a later date. A luncheon will follow the service.

The family would like to thank Houghton County Medical Care Facility, Portage Health, Dr. Wade Liston, Sandy and the rest of his staff, Aspirus Ontonagon Long Term Care Unit and Aspirus Keweenaw Home Health and Hospice.