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1919
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2011
John O'Buckley Obituary
Elmira: Age 91, passed away March 1, 2011 surrounded by his family. John was born in Lanesboro, Pennsylvania to Donal Ambrose O'Buckley and Mary Francis Moltz. John grew up in Cortland and attended Cortland Schools and Cortland Normal. He enlisted in the U S Army in November 1940, completed training at Camp Croft, SC and was assigned to the 114th infantry ? Northern Combat Area Command. John spent four years of World War II in the China Burma India (CBI) Campaign with General Stilwell. He received numerous awards, including a Bronze Star, the Air Medal and the combat infantry medal. He served his country bravely and with honor and left the U S Army as a Lt. Colonel. John was predeceased by his wife Mary Elizabeth (Hogan), daughter Regina, son John Jr., grandson Michael and great granddaughter Anjelika. Survivors include his sons, Kevin (Kathleen), Dennis (Diane); daughters, Nancy (Bill) Pavkov, Michelle (Roy) Tucker and Sharron O'Buckley; daughters-in-law, Donna Sheehan and Dede O'Buckley; brothers, Gerald T., Francis (Bud), sisters, Theresa Donovan, Geraldine Alice Town, Kory Morlin, grandchildren, Shawn (Nellie), Brian (Diane), Todd (Sondra), Jennifer (Joe) Gotschall, Kevin (Coral), Megan (Kevin) Fitzgerald, Mary and Katherine Tucker, and John J. III, great grand children, Ryan Patrick, Reilly Miles, Molly Rose, Rianna, Brandon and Emma O'Buckley, and Anna Kathleen and Rory Isabelle Fitzgerald, Madison and Matthew Gotschall; along with several nieces, nephews and friends. John was a Doctor of Chiropractic and co-owned Mary's Grocery in Elmira, NY. A celebration of John's life will be held on June 10, 2011 with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick's Church, Elmira. Committal prayers and military honors will follow at Woodlawn National Cemetery. Arrangements by McInerny Funeral Home.
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John O'Buckley
June 9, 2011
Dan Moffe
June 7, 2011
Sorry to hear about your loss. I have fond memories of John and Mary at their grocery store on Washington Ave. They took care of the Moffe family and all of the others in the Italian neighborhood.
June 7, 2011
Donna, Brian, Shawn, and family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. He has left a good family to follow in his footsteps.
Sincerely,
Theresa Philbin
Bill Baker
May 31, 2011
Kevin & Kathleen, I am very sorry to learn of your loss.
Tom Bennett
May 19, 2011
Kevin, Dennis & Family,
So sorry to read about your Father's passing. I remember him best from our days at St. Pat's and the grocery store. You are in my thoughts!
April 21, 2011
Kevin and Kathleen. I am so sorry for your loss. May God our Father comfort you at this special time. Karen (Kennedy) Smith
April 1, 2011
To the O'Buckley family: My sincere thoughts,prayers and condolences go out to the loss of "The Colonel". My Grandfather served under his command and had the utmost respect and high regard for him. He told me many stories in relation to the war when I became an adult. My Grandfather passed away in 1998 and still had sharpenel in his leg when they buried him, got a purple heart! I thank ""The Colonel" and his family for his service to our country and for most of all leading my Grandfather back home alive, where he had 4 children,11 Grandchildren, 20 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchidren. In a time where the word hero is used losely your Father, Granfather, and Great grandfather was a true American hero. Good rest his soul. I am sure My Papa Joe is waiting to greet him. Sincerely, Richard Ruth Buffalo N Y
Dawn Bliss
March 29, 2011
Shawn & Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers.
Love, Dawn (Egan) Bliss
Scott Brewer
March 22, 2011
Shawn, sorry to hear about your grandfather. Our prayers are with you and our family.
carolyn fish
March 17, 2011
sorry for ur loss sharron and jennifer thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family.
carolyn fish
March 17, 2011
sorry for ur loss sharron and jennifer thoughts and prayers are with u and ur family
Jenny, Madison, Matthew, Joe O'Buckley-Gotschall
March 15, 2011
Grandpa you will be missed more then you know. Your angel Madison asks for Pop-pop daily and the picture Matthew drew you that hung on your TV is now framed. I know this is what you wanted but the void is so great and painful. Im glad I brought your favorite stawberry shake as your last real food and you got to eat it with your great grandbabies. We have many pictures of you with them so they never forget you. You were so much more then a grandfather to me...I LOVE YOU hug Michael & tell Grandma I miss her too.
Jo Chalk
March 14, 2011
Kevin and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of your father Kev. I know that you and your dad were very close..not just father and son but best friends. Sympathy & prayers being sent to all. Jo
Janette Holdren
March 11, 2011
Michelle and family, I am sorry to hear about your father's passing. I know he meant alot to you and your whole family. You have my sympathy and condolences. I will remember his spunkiness.
Amie Keller
March 10, 2011
Jen- So sorry to hear about your grandpa I know he was very special to you and your family. He is now at peace and no longer missing Michael or anyone else he was missing while here. My condolences.
Ray Knapp
March 9, 2011
Dennis and all:
So sorry for your loss. John left everyone with many smiles to be enjoyed
for a long time to come. I'm sure he
will be missed.
Ted and Debbie Pipe
March 8, 2011
uummm Sharon and family, we are so sorry for your loss, please know you are all in our prayers...Love to all, mmmmmmmm
Steve & Cody Usselman
March 8, 2011
We are sorry for your loss. Both your mother and father were great friends of my mother and father. They will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ellyn Ramich
March 7, 2011
So sorry Sharron and Jenn in this time of loss. I send my love and comfort to you and know he is looking down on you both with love and pride. I love you both very much.
Kevin, Megan, Anna & Rory Fitzgerald
March 6, 2011
We all miss and love you, Grandpa. Your light lives on in the twinkle of your great-grandchildren's eyes.
Patti and Jim McNulty
March 6, 2011
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire O'Buckley family.
Dave and Diana Luellen
March 6, 2011
Kevin, Kathleen and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Michael Richards
March 6, 2011
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal...
Our best to you and the extended families.
Heather Agan
March 6, 2011
Sharon and Jennifer..So sorry for your loss..I know how important he was in your lives and pray that he will watch over you
Linda Wheeler
March 6, 2011
Kevin and family,
Heartfelt sympathy sent to you all, as you mourn the loss of your Dad.
Thinking of you all with love, thoughts, and prayers.
Jennifer Nelson
March 6, 2011
My sincere condolences to Kevin and his family. May he rest in peace...
Kevin Barry O'Buckley
March 6, 2011
We miss you DAD but know that you are with mom, playing Chess with Michael, having a drink with Jerry and Gene and holding Anjelika.
We love you.
Kevin Barry
Liz Williams
March 6, 2011
Shar,
Sorry to hear about your dad. May you find comfort in this time of sorrow.
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