Sunday, July 18, 2010

RIP James Buckley

Sad news about one of the top supporters of Brooklyn runners - pasta dinner for NYC marathoners, Buckley's-Kennedy race among other accomplishments ...

Details here, courtesy of the Daily News:

BUCKLEY — James J. On July 16, 2010. Proprietor of Buckley's restaurant & Caterers of Brooklyn and Kennedy's Restaurant of Breezy Point. Devoted son of the late Martin & Kathleen (nee Leonard). Beloved husband of Kathleen (nee Casey). Loving father of Christine Strehle (John), James (Margaret) and Kathy Ann Murray (Martin). Dear brother of Mary Williams, Kathleen Greenlay, Elizabeth Black, Margaret Baldinger, Martin, Helen Smith, Anne and Joanie. Cherished grandfather of 16. Funeral Tuesday, 9 A.M. from the MARINE PARK FUNERAL HOME, 3024 Quentin Road, Bklyn. Funeral Mass 10 A.M. at Good Shepherd R.C. Church. Interment St. Charles Cemetery. Visiting Sun. & Mon., 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Heartshare Human Services, 12 Metrotech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201.

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