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      Robert W. Buckley Jr.

Haverhill, MA

Robert W. Buckley Jr., Deputy Fire Chief Retired, of the Bradford section of Haverhill, died Monday, August 30, at his home surrounded by his loving family.                           

Born in Haverhill, he was the son of Dorothy M. (Williams) and the late Robert W. Buckley Sr. He attended Haverhill Public Schools and was a Graduate of Haverhill High School, Class of 1975.                                                                                                              

Mr. Buckley began his career in the Haverhill Fire Department in 1985 and rose to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief, retiring this July past, due to illness. Known to the men he worked with as a true professional to his calling, he was a fireman’s fireman. He had a great sense of  humor, but knew how to stay cool when needed. He loved his community and enjoyed being of service to the people of Haverhill.                                                  

During his off time, Bob enjoyed spending time with his family, especially at the home in Lincoln, NH, floating around in his beautiful in ground plunge pool.                    

He leaves his beloved wife of three years, Angela M. (DiStefano) Buckley, a son, Aaron J. Buckley, and step daughter, Rachel-Morgan DiStefano, his mother, Dorothy M. (Williams) Buckley, all of Bradford, a brother and sister in law, William G. and Diane (Phaneuf) Buckley, of Atkinson, NH, aunts, uncles, cousins, and several brother firefighters with whom he shared a special bond.                                                                                

Friends and family are respectfully invited to call on Wednesday, from 4 until 7:00 PM at the Kevin B. Comeau Funeral Home, 486 Main (Rte 125) Haverhill. Funeral services with Firefighters Honors will be held on Thursday at 9:30 AM from the funeral home with a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:30 AM in Sacred Hearts Church, South Main St. Bradford. Memorial donations may be made in his name to the Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St. Bldg. 9, Lawrence, MA 01843. Burial is private.

Directions to Kevin Comeau Funeral Home