Lawrence P Buckley, 85, of Willimantic CT passed away peacefully on April 1, 2024. Larry was born on July 23, 1938 to his parents Paul & Edith Buckley (Chapin) of Tolland CT. Larry worked as a gunsmith for Colt Manufacturing for 28 years before going on to be a security guard than retiring in 2013. He was a proud Marine and an even prouder father & grandfather. He was predeceased by his parents, his younger brothers Dennis & Patrick Buckley and his son Michael "Mouse" Kennedy. Larry is survived by his wife of 46 years Jacqueline Buckley (Benedict) and their children. John Kennedy & wife Cindy, Dawn Marie Kennedy, Stephan Kennedy & wife Dari, Raymond P Buckley & wife Vicky, Raymond Kennedy & partner Holly Taylor, David Kennedy & wife Lauren, Maggie Tacopino & husband Daniel, Kathleen Buckley and also his sister Mary Ann Capello & husband Joseph. As well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday April 21, 2024 from 2-6pm at the American Legion Post 19 hall in Willimantic CT.
Love and miss you dad! Lots of love hugs and kisses to my big sis Kathleen and mom Jacqueline also my nieces Laurel and Krystal! Love you to the moon and back!
Love Sabrina❤️