Colonie- Barbara A. Buckley, 72, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019.
Born in Albany on February 4, 1947 to the late Leonard and Agnes Dowen Bishop. A lifelong resident of the area, Barbara graduated from Albany High School. She worked various jobs, including Reiner's Jewelers and the Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520 where she was the event coordinator. She loved going to the Casino, playing BINGO, camping at Saratoga Lake with her late husband, Ronald, and loved her four-legged companion, Miken. Barbara was a strong courageous woman and her family meant everything to her.
Barbara was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Ronald Buckley, Sr; sister, Dale Dennis and brother, Leonard Bishop. Survived by her sons, Ronald Buckley, Jr (Katie) and Steven Buckley (Kim Lenney); grandchildren, Stephanie, Corey and Danielle Buckley; great-granddaughter, Piper Frechette; sister, Linda Brown (William) brother, David Bishop (Johanne); sister in law, Mary Bishop and brother in law, James Dennis. Many nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at 2pm at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Joseph E. Zaloga Post 1520, 4 Everett Road, Albany, 12205.