Age 81, of Canonsburg, PA, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017. Born on September 4, 1935 in Staten Island, NY, he was the son of Vincent Buckley and Elizabeth Pano. He spent his early years on Staten Island and, in summer, Mill Rift, PA. After graduating from high school in NY, he attended and eventually graduated from St. Francis College in PA where he met his wife of nearly 57 years, Carolyn (Fleck). He is survived by Carolyn; their two sons, Daniel (Elaine) of Simpsonville, SC and Kevin (Heidi) of Upper St. Clair, PA; his sister, Patricia Buckley Moss of VA; his brother-in-law, Bill Martin of Houston, TX; and four grandchildren: Lindsay, Leigh Anne, Betsy, and Bridget. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister, Mary Martin. He served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps and, for 33 years, owned with his business partner the employment agency of Robert Lohrke and Associates. Second only to his family was his passion for the game of golf. He was an avid golfer throughout his entire life and participated as a marshal in the US Open on three different occasions. Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Beinhauer Funeral Home, 2828 Washington Road, McMurray (724-941-3211). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. in St. Benedict the Abbot Catholic Church, McMurray. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Concordia Hospice of Washington, Donnell House. Please add and view tributes at www.beinhauer.com

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American
US Marine Corps
Roman Catholic Church
Veteran