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James R. Buckley

Chicago, Illinois

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James R. Buckley, age 57, suddenly, Battalion Chief CFD, Vietnam Veteran. Loving father and hero of Denis, Robert and Matthew; adoring grandfather of Liam Padraic; beloved son of the late James R. and Marian F. Buckley; dear brother of the late Maureen (Daniel) Arnold; fond uncle of numerous...

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Watch utube " Chicago fire department, everyone go home" 01-19-2025 today's date Thinking of Jim , Miss you Brother

my condolences to the buckley family and to the second family at 412 n kedzie. between uncle buck and the ofi guys, and trk 36, you guys taught me alot about firefighting and investigating.i just found out last week that this had happened as i dont get around the firehouse much anymore.to a great fireman who will be missed by all....

What a great guy! Jim's kindness and wit will be missed. He lived the program.

DENIS, ROB, & BUCKEY,:I'M SINCERELY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME. TAKE CARE & GOD BLESS. LOVE FROM YOUR COUSIN, DENISE BANGO (ARNOLD)

Dear Jim's Family,
I am so sorry. I cannot imagine how
difficult this is for you. Please try to take comfort from the fact that Jim touched so many of our lives and made us better people. He
didn't know how very special he was but we all do and we will never forget him! He was also an absolute RIOT! God Bless, Gerry Dvorak

TO DENIS, BUCK & ROB, I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. WHEN YOUR DAD CALLED ME HE WOULD SAY "IT'S YOUR FAVORITE UNCLE" BOY, WAS THAT A TRUE STATEMENT. HE WILL BE MISSED TREMENDOUSLY BY MY ENTIRE FAMILY. HE WAS A "HERO", MY "HERO". WE ALSO ARE BOTH FRIENDS OF BILL W. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE THREE OF YOU.HE WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION TO ME AND HIS DEATH HAS BROUGHT ME GREAT SORROW. TAKE CARE & GOD BLESS YOU ALL. LOVE, YOUR COUSIN, SHEILA BRUNER

Jims Family; No one will ever know the good that your Dad did for people and for his family and himself. From myself and the St. Florian KC #12911 he will be remembered in our thoughts and prayers. Deepest condolences.

Denis and Family: We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I know Liam loved his Grandpa so. Take care of yourself. Love Erin and Jon

Thank you all for your prayers and support for during this difficult time. It's nice to know that we can take comfort in knowing Dad had friends such as yourselves in his life. Thank you again and God Bless.

Denis Buckley and the Buckley family