John Thomas Buckley

1943 - 2018

John Thomas Buckley obituary, 1943-2018, Holland, MI

John Thomas Buckley

1943 - 2018

BORN

1943

DIED

2018

John Buckley Obituary

Published by Yntema Funeral Home on Oct. 13, 2018.
John Thomas Buckley, age 74, of Holland, passed away Saturday, October 13, 2018 from the effects of heart failure. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Janice; his daughters and grandchildren: Donna Borgman and her fiancé Raymond de Longpre (Austin) of Holland and Diane and Jason Munch (Abigail, Alexandria and Ashley) of Fremont; step-children and step-grandchildren: Anthony and Jill Lewis (Katelyn, Hannah and Maxwell) of Zeeland and Erin and Jason Wisniewski (Jacob and his fiancé Kendra Ensley and Christina) of Holland; sisters Pat and Bob Miller of Missouri, Carol Triolo of New Jersey, Bonnie and John Mihalic of Florida and Barbie and John Menoutis of Florida; brother Michael and Eunice Buckley of Florida and brother-in-law Robert and Jane Boonstra of Holland. John was born in Jersey City, NJ on December 26, 1943 to John T. and Anna Buckley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Karen. John moved his family from New Jersey to Holland in 1973; he worked as a mechanical engineer for 30 years at Holland Hitch CO. Visitation will be 9:30-11:00 am Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at Yntema Funeral Home, 251 South State Street, Zeeland. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 am. Interment will be in Zeeland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice of Holland. www.yntemafh.com

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December 9, 2018

John Boor II posted to the memorial.

October 15, 2018

Richard Sibley posted to the memorial.

October 13, 2018

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John Boor II

December 9, 2018

Dear John, you will be missed. You were my father's (John Boor) best friend for many years as I grew up in Holland. Spending dozens of weekends sailing on Lake Michigan. Later, as I graduated college, you were my friend as well. I will always remember your kindness and selfless nature. Always smiling. I know that you are in heaven, so please tell my father (Jun-2006) I said hello. I look forward to seeing you again in the future when my calling card comes. Warmest wishes, John R Boor II.

Richard Sibley

October 15, 2018

So sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with John for a few years in engineering at Holland Hitch. He had a great sense of humor and a pleasure to work with. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Louis Soma

October 13, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. I will keep you in my prayers.

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