ROBERT BUCKLEY

BUCKLEY--Robert Henry, of Pelham, NY, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2023 at the age of 89. Devoted husband of Mimi Buckley (deceased). Loving father to Jeanne Sclafani (Mark), of Pleasantville, NY, Waite Buckley (Maria) of Pelham, NY, Katie Stevens (John) of Pelham, NY, and Timothy Buckley of Oakton, VA. Survived by his siblings Marie Louise McCormack, Elinor Buckley, Elsie Kilvert and Gerard Buckley. Predeceased by his brothers Charles, Richard, and Peter and his sister Jeanne Feeney. Born on June 28, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY, to Charles and Louise Ganss Buckley. Bob attended Brooklyn Prep before heading to the University of Miami '55 where he captained the men's swim team. Upon graduation, Bob joined the US Navy serving on the USS Stone County, playing on their water polo team, continuing to serve in the Naval Reserves, retiring as a Lieutenant Commander. In 1961, he married the love of his life, Mimi Buckley (Buckingham) in Flint, MI. In 1965, in New York, Bob began a 48-year career as a sales executive working for Heede Hoist, Regional Scaffolding, and Safway Atlantic until his retirement in 2013. Enthusiastic golfer, paddle tennis player at Pelham Country Club and New York Athletic Club. Longtime sports fan to the New York Giants, Miami Hurricanes and his grandchildren's many sporting events. Grandpa "Bobbob" will be missed by his four children; seven grandchildren, Sarah, Erin, Brian, Harrison, Julia, Riley, and Meghan; two great-grandchildren, Paul and Patrick; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Visitation Wednesday, May 31, 2023 4-8 pm at Pelham Funeral Home, Pelham, NY. Mass of Christian Burial at 10am Thursday, June 1 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, Pelham Manor, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made PelhamPreservationSociety. com c/o Mimi Buckley Scholarship.