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Robert F. Buckley, 77

03/11/2024

ADAMS, Mass. —

Mr. Robert F. Buckley, 77, of Adams, died on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Berkshire Medical Center in Pittsfield.

He was born in Springfield, MA on November 2, 1946, a son of the late William and Helen (Mckeon) Buckley. He attended schools in Ohio and graduated from the Worthington High School in Worthington, OH. He then graduated from Ohio State University and Xavier University.

Mr. Buckley was a professor of marketing and advertising at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and the former North Adams State College.

He served on the board of directors for the Pittsfield Boys and Girls Club as well as Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada.

He is survived by his husband Bradford L. Despres, whom he married on March 11, 2006; his sister, Joanne Boyer of Moultonborough, NH; three brothers, William Buckley of Newport Beach, CA, John Buckley of Pickerington, OH and James Buckley of Upper Arlington, OH, as well as many nieces and nephews.

There are no funeral services. Burial will be private.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd. Waltham, MA 02452, or at www.alz.org.

The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, is in charge of arrangements.

To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.

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Brad, My sincere condolences to you and family. So very sorry to hear about Bob. May he rest easy.
from: Melissa Girard	on: 03-18-2024

I am so very sorry for your loss of Bob. You are in my thoughts. Mary Parker
from: Brad	on: 03-15-2024

Brad, I was sorry to read about Bob’s passing. I remember meeting you both at Berkshire Alternatives. Wow, that was awhile ago. I was nervous but you both made me feel warm and welcomed and I felt that we had been friends forever. I can recall going over your house and seeing the book “Tales of the City” on your coffee table and I started reading it. Bob let me borrow it. After that I ran out and bought the entire series. I remember the pot lucks and the bowling trips. I’m sorry we have lost contact but Bob and you are forever part of my memories. I will never forget Bob’s kindness.
from: Jim "Cricket" Wondoloski Jr	on: 03-15-2024

Brad, We are so sorry for your loss. I hope you find comfort in the memories you made together and the love you shared, may he rest in peace, my friend. Fondly, Sharon and Charlie.
from: Sharon DeMyer Nemser	on: 03-15-2024

Brad and family, My condolences for your loss .Thinking of you
from: Kathy Ziarnik	on: 03-14-2024

I was honored to have taken a course with Professor Buckley. He definitely loved teaching inquiring minds. My deepest condolences to Professor Buckley’s loved ones. He definitely made a positive impact on my life and so many others
from: Andrew Briggs	on: 03-14-2024

Dear Brad and Bob’s family, I am so sad to hear of Bob’s passing. I worked with Bob at MCLA and thought he was a great guy. He never missed an opportunity to say hello. RIP Bob ? With sympathy.
from: Noelle Pandell	on: 03-13-2024

I am very sad to learn of Bob's passing. We worked together for many years since the days of North Adams State College. Bob was a fine man, great friend and I will miss him. Please accept my sincere condolences.
from: Carl Villanueva	on: 03-13-2024

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