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JOHN BUCKLEY Obituary

BUCKLEY, John Tobin Of Vero Beach, FL and Hingham, MA, passed away peacefully, on October 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Boston on November 12, 1946. John was the oldest son of Anna and John L. Buckley. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Diane Ferioli Buckley; and their children, Kristen and Brian Denker; and their children, Jack, Charlie and Will; and son, John and Katherine Buckley; and their children, Tobin, Guy and Bay. He is also survived by his brothers, Lawrence, Richard and Kevin; as well as several nieces and nephews. He graduated from Catholic Memorial and Boston College and had a long and successful career at PricewaterhouseCoopers. He retired at 55 and with his wife, pursued endless adventures including exploring foreign countries on motorcycles, racing vintage cars, and collecting Porsches. He relished spending time with his six grandchildren: sailing, skiing, fishing, hunting or just being with them, it brought him such joy. In John's own words "he was hard to like but worthwhile knowing." Indeed, his absence will be deeply felt by his family and countless friends. Services will be private. For more information and online guestbook, go to www.downingchapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2, 2025.

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John O'Connor

Earlier today

I worked with John for many years and appreciated his professionalism, intelligence and sense of adventure. He was a great Partner and friend.

Terence Lonsdale

Yesterday

He will be missed on the water and around the club.

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Paul Joubert

Yesterday

I had the honor of working with John at PWC, but more specifically, John and I shared an interest in motorcycles and vintage cars. The professional John and the passion side of John was very different. He and I were able to motorcycle and ski together and I admired the depth he went to with his passion projects. Leaving the firm at 55 enabled John to enjoy his family, friends and passions for more than the past 20 years. A very smart decision! My thoughts are with John today. Rest his sole,

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