Donald James Bulucos, was born Jan. 16, 1939 in Chicago to Chris and Mary Bulucos, and he passed away Sept. 12, 2015 in Lincolnshire.
Beloved husband of the late Kathy nee Gahagan; loving father of Danika Bulucos and Draya (Jake) Arkless; proud grandfather of Aryanna, Aidan, Aliyah, Tamiru, Fekadu, Jackson and Brody; brother of Marianne Bulucos; devoted partner of Rebecca Flanagan; cherished cousin, uncle and friend. Don was a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
During his career he taught art and photography at Mundelein College and St. Xaiver University. He retired as professor emeritus at Northeastern Illinois University where he taught for more than 35 years.
He had a deep passion for art and photography which inspired him daily. He had a special love for nature and animals which came to life in his art. He shared his love of art and photography through his years of dedicated teaching. He was a proud member of the Skokie Art Guild.
Above all he loved his family and friends and will be greatly missed.
Visitation Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 from 4 to 8 p.m. at N.H. Scott & Hanekamp Funeral Home, 1240 Waukegan Rd., Glenview (just south of Lake Ave. on west side). Funeral Service Friday, Sept. 18 at 10 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1500 W. Elmdale, Chicago.
Interment Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Beverly Farm Foundation, 6301 Humbert Rd., Godfrey, IL 62035 or the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Office of Institutional Advancement, 116 S. Michigan Ave., 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603.