Mr. Buckley entered into the United States Marine Corp in August of 1942. He served during WWII, Iwo Jima in the South Pacific Theatre. Mr. Buckley worked for over 50 years as a Meat Cutter at Super Duper in Attica. He served two terms on Batavia City Council in the 1970’s representing the 6th Ward. Mr. Buckley was a member of Ascension Parish and volunteer for the St. Vincent DePaul Society.
He is survived by his children Constance (Floyd) Duesler of TX, Mary Hale of Batavia, John (Sharon) Buckley of TX, Dennis (Louise) Buckley, Tim (Mary Jo) Buckley, James (Sue) Buckley and Joseph Buckley all of Batavia. Brother James (Mary Ellen) Buckley of Buffalo; four sisters Mary Chase of Pittsburgh, PA; Patricia (Paul) Lippold of Oakfield, Josephine Buckley of Buffalo and Margaret Schum of Batavia, 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren survive along with many nieces and nephews.
Friends are invited to call on Wednesday May 27, 2015 from 4 to 7 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday May 28, 2015 at Ascension Parish, Sumner and Swan Streets, Batavia, New York 14020. He will be laid to rest in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Vincent DePaul Society of Western New York www.svdpwny.org. To leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com or for more information call (585) 343-8260. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020.
