Mary E. Buckley

Mary E. Buckley
Mary E. Buckley of Warehouse Point (East Windsor), CT, passed away on March 9, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born in Queens, New York, Mary moved to Warehouse Point at the age of 5. She graduated from St Mary's Elementary School in Windsor Locks, East Windsor High School, and attended photography and law enforcement classes at Manchester Community College. Starting her career in banking, Mary found her life's calling with the Connecticut State Police in 1980, graduating at the top of her class at the Academy. She was a Trooper for more than 28 years, retiring with the rank of Trooper, First Class, and remained an avid proponent of law enforcement for the remainder of her life.
Mary was known as "Bubbles" to her family and friends, a nickname given to her as a baby because she blew bubbles into her bottle. She was an avid country music fan and also loved figure skating. But most of all, she was a passionate cat lover and was parent to many exotic felines throughout the years.
Mary was predeceased by her parents, Joseph Patrick and Justine (Teenie) of Warehouse Point. She is survived by 3 brothers, Joseph Patrick (Pat) of Portales, NM, Tom of Broad Brook, and Bob and his wife Linda of Orlando, FL; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. And she is also survived by her precious Persian Himalayan, Prince.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Mary Gate of Heaven Parish, 42 Spring St., Windsor Locks, on April 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM, followed by burial at St. Catherine Cemetery in Broad Brook.
Visitation with the family will be held Friday, April 4, 2025, from 6-8 PM at Bassinger & Dowd Funeral Home, 37 Gardner St., East Windsor, CT.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Wounded Warriors Project. For online condolences please visit: smallandpietrasfuneralhome.com .