Livonia:  At age 51, Chris passed away on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY.  He was born on July 31, 1973 in Warsaw, NY.  Chris is predeceased by his father, Norbert Buckley.  He is survived by his life companion, Lori A. Phillips, his mother, Wilma Buckley, his children, Kylie Buckley, Kaitlyn Buckley, Kourtney (Jacob) Bills, Garrett Phillips, and Gavyn Phillips, and his sisters, Colleen (David) Cohen and Caryn Buckley, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Chris was a person who lived life to the fullest and with no regrets. He thrived in competition and the thrill of sports from motorcross racing, skiing, football, and wrestling in his youth to getting his pilot’s license after discovering a love for flying as an adult. 

Growing up on Buckley Farm, farming became his lifelong passion. Chris enjoyed sharing the stories of learning to drive trucks and tractors before his feet could reach the pedals. This said, becoming a farm manager at Hainsworth Farms was a predictable outcome. For Chris, this role played more than an occupation for him, it formed a second family for more than 30 years. 

Christopher Norbert Buckley was a beloved and devoted, son, partner, father, and uncle.  He loved his family more than anything and never stopped being a supporter. Chris dedicated years of encouragement to his daughters, as they participated in basketball, lacrosse, and soccer. Upon expanding his family unit to include Lori and her boys, the support system grew. Over the years, they have been able to celebrate countless accomplishments together.

Chris will be remembered as someone who took everything in stride and managed life’s ups and downs with confidence, ease, and a big smile.  In any forum, Chris lightened the mood with his sense of humor and the opportunity to engage in a spirited debate.  Chris was always someone you could lean on, making himself available whenever friends or family were in need. Chris’s charisma and charm touched the lives of many and the memories shared will allow his legacy to live on far beyond a life that was taken too soon.

Friends and family are invited to call from 4-7 PM on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, 21 Big Tree Street in Livonia.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be to: Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. Legacy Fund for Youth Sports, 500 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607.  To share a memory or a condolence, please visit:  www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com