James Eugene Buckley, Jr, 58, died Sunday, November 15, 2020. He was the devoted husband of Darlene Ann (Feole) Buckley. They had been married for twenty-seven years.
Born in Providence, James was a son of Paula (Kanis) Buckley of Scituate and the late James E. Buckley, Sr. He made his home in Scituate, having moved to the town from Coventry. He was the owner of Allendale Auto Body on Elmwood Avenue in Warwick. James loved cars and was especially interested in antique and older vehicles. He was a lifelong Patriots fan. James was a dedicated and loving father to his sons. There was nothing he loved more than fishing and playing pool with his boys. He took great pride and enjoyment in his yard, and often spent hours working on projects outdoors.
Besides his wife and mother, he is survived by his beloved sons, Jacob and Joshua Buckley both of Scituate, as well as his siblings, Paula B. Diemer and her husband, George of Marlboro, Massachusetts, and Patrick K. Buckley of Providence and his many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hasbro Children's Hospital Main Campus, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903 or at their website https://www.hasbrochildrenshospital.org/