Michael J. Buckley

Michael J. Buckley obituary, Stanley, NY

Michael J. Buckley

Michael Buckley Obituary

Published by Legacy on May 31, 2025.
GENEVA – Michel J. Buckley, 91, of Geneva, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, peacefully at his home in Geneva, NY.

A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at Sand Hill Cemetery, Town of Seneca, New York.

Michael was born in Geneva, NY and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of the late William and Josephine Kosienski Buckley. Michael was a graduate of Alfred State College with a Bachelor's Degree. He was employed as a Ceramic Engineer with PPG, later worked at Corning Glass, Sylvania in Seneca Falls, and then spent five years working in China. Following retirement, Michael would spend the winters in Lakeland, Florida with his brother. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Parish.

He is survived by his brothers, Bernard of Lakeland, FL and Ronald (Sandie) of Manchester, NY; his sister, Mary Buckley Mesker of IL; and several nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister, Joan and his brothers, Raymond, William and Stephen Buckley.

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