Cleveland, Ohio
1931 - 2019
age 88, passed away October 23, 2019 at Columbiere Center in Clarkston, Michigan. Beloved son of the late Walter and Mary Bukala; dearest brother of the late Stella Kuczynski, Helen Kosnosky, Joseph Bukala and Theresa Lazor; loving uncle and great-uncle of many nieces and nephews including Nancy...
Read MoreCasey was my teacher, my friend, and a mentor while I was his student at John Carroll University. I remember him in my prayers. Out of the images and the shadows into the Light.
Richard Slezak
December 12, 2021 | School
Fr. Bukala was a legend at JCU and will be remembered always!
He touched so many lives during his 45 years at Carroll.
God Bless You, Fr. Casey!
Kara Dombroski
November 06, 2019 | Aurora, OH
A life dedicated to God's goodness and
focusing on love and forgiveness is a
blessing for us all.
Eternal rest. Fr Casey, Know the joy of
a new life with the God you so loved.
May the family, especially his dear niece,
Marilyn, know the consolation of having
shared so much with him as well as the love
of others.
Kay Vine, JCU '68
Kay Vine
October 28, 2019 | Rocky River, OH
One of my favorite philosophical quotes that Father taught was "Life is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced." Soren Kierkegaard
Father Bukala had a great mind and a passion for teaching. He was a great teacher, mentor and friend. I am a better person for knowing him. RIP my friend.
David E. Swanson (JCU '83)
David Swanson
October 27, 2019 | Aurora, IL
Casey was an apostle of love, forgiveness and reconciliation. His mild manner and friendly counseling approach benefited generations of John Carroll University students, faculty and staff. His work continued as students became alumni and Casey was there for their marriages, baptisms, class reunions and other life events. He is a legendary Jesuit at John Carroll, in the leading ranks of many wonderful priests and brothers at that university. Well done good and faithful servant.
Paul Kantz (JCU '63)
October 27, 2019 | Greenville, SC
