Robert T. “Bob” Bucci, age 82, founder of the Tewksbury Music Center and a longtime Tewksbury resident, formerly of Lynn, passed away at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
He was the beloved husband of Lillie May A. (Noble) Bucci, with whom he celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary on November 17th, 2025.
Born in Lynn on April 21, 1943, he was the son of the late William P. Bucci and the late Concetta M. (Gallo) Bucci.
Bob attended Lynn Public schools and graduated from Lynn Classical High School in 1960. Following high school, he attended the Berklee School of Music, graduating in 1963.
In 1975, he and his wife Lillie founded and operated the Tewksbury Music Center, which celebrated their 50th year supporting the music community in the Merrimack Valley of MA. An accomplished jazz drummer himself, Bob prided himself on providing area musicians with all the tools needed to pursue their passion for music. In addition, he inspired many novice musicians by offering lessons in piano & keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, voice, violin, saxophone, clarinet and the flute. He leaves behind a great legacy of musicians, and their music and craft, whom started their journey at TMC.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Robert T. Bucci, Jr. and his wife Cheryl, his granddaughter, Ashley N. Bucci and husband Steven Sordiff, and great-grandson Jaxon Sordiff. Bob leaves many extended family members, friends, and the greater Tewksbury Music Center family of teachers, musicians, and fellow music lovers.
Calling hours are Thursday, April 9th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee Street, Tewksbury. His funeral procession will begin on Friday, April 10th, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by a graveside service to be held at the Tewksbury Cemetery, 172 East Street, Tewksbury. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Save The Music Foundation at https://www.savethemusic.org/.