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Benjamin Buckley Obituary
Benjamin John Buckley, 7, of Southington, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2014 at CT Children's Hospital in Hartford.
He was born in Hartford on Feb. 26, 2006 the beloved son of Jeffrey and Cristin (Tamburro) Buckley. Ben was a 2nd grade student at Thalberg School. He loved baseball, especially the Boston Red Sox; he played in the Western Little League. Benjamin was an aspiring artist and went to art camp. He also enjoyed building with Lego's. Ben loved his hamster Tuffy.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his twin brother Adam and his sister Madison, maternal grandparents Catherine and John Tamburro, his paternal grandparents Joyce and John Buckley all of Southington and great grandparents William and Rosalie Tamburro of S. Windsor. He also leaves aunts and uncles, Karen and Daniel Herens of Southington, Jerry and Christina Buckley of E. Granby and James Buckley of Manchester, cousins Ethan and Colin Herens and many great aunts, uncles and 2nd cousins.
A Mass will be held on Tuesday Jan. 28, 2014 at 10 am at St. Dominic Church, 1050 Flanders Rd. Southington. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be on Monday from 4-8pm at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St. Southington
Ben's warm smile and carefree personality made everyone who knew him a better person. The Buckley family will proudly be establishing a foundation in memory of Ben. Proceeds will be used to fund scholarships and other educational opportunities. To donate, please visit www.giveforward.com and search Ben Buckley.
The Buckley family is eternally grateful for the care and support of the Southington Police Department, Southington Fire Department, Bradley Memorial Hospital's ER staff, and the entire staff at CCMC's pediatric ICU. Words cannot properly convey our thanks and appreciation. We will never forget.
For online condolences and directions visit www.dellavecchiafh.com
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Melanie Osborne
October 2, 2014
Still thinking of Ben, such a tragedy my thoughts will always be with you. X
E. Richard Fortunato
April 17, 2014
With profound sympathy, our prayers are with all of you on Good Friday, especially our good friend, Grandma Joyce, almost three months after Ben rose to be in the loving embrace,brightness and love of Our Lod, Jesus Christ. May your hearts and souls be ever healed in that Light. Grace and Dick Fortunato, Saint Dominic Church.
Knapp's
January 31, 2014
May time soften your sadness in the loss of your beautiful boy. May you find peace.
Chris & Shelley Lang
January 28, 2014
We can't put into words the heartfelt sorrow that we have for you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
January 28, 2014
We are members at ST. Dominic Church and our daughter, among many other children from St. Dominic School, sang for Ben's funeral service. Words can never express how sorry we are for your loss of such a beautiful child. Your family is in our prayers and I hope God will heal all your pain in time. Love to you, Jason, Michelle, and Evelyn Lewis
Eva Blumstein
January 28, 2014
Rest in Peace Little Angel !
Janet Jermakian
January 27, 2014
Dear Cathy and John
Our hearts are broken to learn of your grandsons passing. Please know we are thinking and praying for strength and comfort to you and your family at this unimaginable time of sadness.
Janet and Dave Jermakian
tony low
January 27, 2014
my thoughts are with you at this time
Walter Kielbowicz
January 27, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 27, 2014
Dear Cathy and John, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandson. Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Barbara and Bill Welton
Glenn & Kathy Centola
January 27, 2014
Jeffery, Cristin, Madison & Adam
For Ben;
Words of comfort will never endure
The pain and loss of one so dear
Hold on tight to one another
The bond he brings as son and brother
Hold on tight and do not fear
In your hearts under lock and key
The endless expressions of love you'll hold for eternity
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to your entire family.
Daniel Garstka
January 27, 2014
I hope your memories of good times shared as a family will help you through this most difficult time. My sincerest condolences.
John & Sue McNamara
January 27, 2014
Cathy and John, we are very sorry for the loss of your grandson. Our hearts go out to you and your family at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carrie Kopper
January 27, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. As Suzanne's colleague, my heart goes out to you.
terri pettola
January 26, 2014
My deepest sorrow. Sending prayers for the family
January 26, 2014
To the family of Benjamin John, so sorry for your unimaginable loss. -Nancy Villeneuve and family
K Giguere
January 26, 2014
All the hearts in Southington & your Thalberg family ache for your loss.
Jordan Trzcinski
January 26, 2014
May this message come to you with warm hugs and sincere condolences. We are very saddened to hear about your beautiful son Ben. We will continue his monkey hugs at our home in sweet memory of him.
Amy Lipscomb
January 25, 2014
Our thoughts are with your family, and our sincerest condolences. May Ben's light shine down on you all.
In sympathy,
Fellow Great Beginnings family
Debra Larochelle
January 25, 2014
We do not know each other, but I came upon this story that just touched my heart. May you and your family feel the loving arms of God around you. I am so sorry for your hurt and pain. Ben is now an angel in Heaven. You will be together again, forever. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Father Charles Jacobs
January 25, 2014
I lit a candle in our Church of Holy Trinity today in memory of Ben. I am very sorry for your loss. You really are a beaufiful family. I could see that so clearly among you at the Connecticut Childrens Medical Center; your love for Ben and your love for one another.May Ben now experience the fulness of life promised to all who believe in Him.
January 25, 2014
Our deepest, sincere condolences on your loss of Ben. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda and Ernie Beaudoin
Al Esposito
January 25, 2014
The Esposito family of Wallingford sends it's love and prayers to your family .
Mary Griffin
January 25, 2014
My sympathy to the entire family.
You now have your own angel in heaven named Benjamin.
Audra Vitti
January 25, 2014
We will miss Ben at West this season, especially Ethan. Our thoughts and prayers for strength are with you. Sincerely, The Vitti Family
Zalewski
January 25, 2014
Rest in peace in the arms of Jesus!
Beverly Peters
January 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'm very sorry for your loss
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