Raymond R. Bucchin, 87, of Emmaus, formerly of Kempton died Feb. 9, 2015, in Allen- town. He was the husband of Janet E. (Bachman) Bucchin. They were married for 48 years on Jan. 13, 2015. Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late James F. and Emma (Miller) Bucchin.

He was a graduate of Liberty High School and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.

He retired in 1989 as a senior vice president of retail operations for Chrysler First of Allentown; formerly GAC, Finance America and Nations Credit; after 40 years of loyal service, where he handled their accounts for Toyota and Mitsubishi.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Allentown and a member of Lehigh Country Club since 1989.

During the 1980's, in his free time, he coached football and served as president of the Northwestern Youth Athletic Association. For many years he served as a volunteer firefighter for the New Tripoli Fire Department. His hobbies included golfing, hunting and watching football.

He is survived by his wife; five sons, Gregory, Jeffrey, Timothy, Michael and Matthew; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, Frances, of Bethlehem. He was predeceased by brothers, James, Thomas and Frank.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the church, 18104.

Arrangements were made by the J.S. Burkholder Funeral Home, Allentown.