Dale A. Buck, 67 of Oakfield, passed away peacefully on Thursday (June 22, 2023) at Waterview Heights Nursing Facility in Rochester, NY.
He was born July 10, 1955 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Walter Buck and Mary Palone Urtel.
Bucky’s passion for life, and success is something all admired about him. He worked so hard for everything he had, and built his own empire always helping all who needed it, never expecting anything in return. Dale loved his children and was an amazing father to them always. Easygoing, fun, caring, and compassionate were some of his best quality’s , and the reason he will be missed by all that had the pleasure to know him.
He is survived by a daughter, Shannon Smith of Rochester. Son, Dale Jr. (Brittany) Buck. Grandchildren, Taylor and Jordan Smith. Longtime companion and caregiver, Patricia Lacey of Oakfield and her family, Frances, Kelly, John and Cristina. Step-mother, Betty Buck. Sisters, Janice (Tim) and Carrie (Randy) and several nieces and nephews.
Dale was predeceased by his siblings, Walter, Paul, Toni and Carol.
Family and friends are cordially invited to a Celebration of Life on Thursday (June 29th) 11:00am at the Elba Fireman’s Recreation Hall, 7143 Oak Orchard Rd, Elba, NY. Burial will be private in Maple Lawn Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.
ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD McANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.
