Piffard: September 14, 2013 with family at his side 10 days prior to his 65th birthday, after losing a 14 month battle with cancer that took his vision first. He was born September 24, 1948 in Sidney, NY to Albert (Abe) and Margaret (Marge) Poole Carlin. He was the owner/operator of Carlin Enterprises trucking company for over 30 years. His job took him to western NY in 1993 where he met the love of his life. They were married September 29, 2001 at Inspiration Point in Letchworth State Park. Gatherings will not be the same without his wit and humor. No more Christmas gag gifts, treats for pets Bree, Diesel & Sidney or funny stories, just lots of great memories.
He is survived by his wife, Carol (Smith);children, James (Laurie) Carlin of Tuscon, AZ., Tracy (Sean) Schwenneker of El Cajon, CA., Timothy (Joanne) Carlin of Raleigh,NC, Francine (Robert) Pelkey of Caledonia, Patricia Finocchario, stationed with the US Navy, & Barbara Finocchario of Piffard. 5 grandchildren, Paige Carlin, Evan & Zachary Schwenneker, Ryan & Jessica Pelkey. brother, James (JoAnn) Carlin of Bainbridge, NY, mother-in-law Frances (Morris) Smith, brother-in-laws Robert (Tink) Smith, Kevin Smith & Wayne (Sue) Smith all of Livonia, nieces & nephews.
Friends may call Thursday 5 – 8 PM at Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc. Routes 15 & 20A, 21 Big Tree St. Livonia, where services will be held Friday at 11 AM. Memorial contributions to Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454. To send condolences, visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Dear Carol,I know this must be a very hard time for you and your girls. I wish I could of been there to give you a HUG.. but my prays are there. I know I am to far away to help you but I am a call away we sure did have alot in common in our’ lives over the years . I do not know if Jim and Buckey were friends but they will be talking trucker’s stuff I’m sure. Like we talked about once when we both had health troubles. Life is so short enjoy while we can and I am sure you and Buckey did that. Take care and my God keep you safe and well God Bless patti
Carole and family – so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts at this sad time. Thinking of you.
Linda and Bill
Carol,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very sad time.
My sympathy goes to all of you.
I am very sorry for you loss. You are all in my thoughts. If I can help in any way please don’t hesitate to ask.
To all of the Carlin family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. What a great loss it is to lose Bucky. He made us laugh so many times and the room lit up when he walked in. We always knew that when he came to the plant, laughter would be heard. I cherish the stories he told and the laughter he shared. It meant the world to my daughter and son-in-law that he attended their wedding in May 2012 before he became ill. He will be greatly missed by all of us here at Evonik.
Jo Ann, Amber and Steven
I feel certain he is in a much better place. He always made us laugh even to the end. I’m sure he is sharing his many jokes even now. So glad that my brother Larry and I got to see Bill and Carol and Jim and Joann in July.
Keeping the family and friends in my thoughts and prayers.
our condolences to the entire carlin family on the loss of bucky
he was quite the character and even until the end had his quick wit
and sense of humour when we saw him at theresa house a few weeks ago
good luck on the next journey bucky
leslie & henry
Carlin Family-
Bucky was always a joy to see walk through our door at the Lima Tank Wash in Lima, Oh. He always made us laugh and always had a story to tell. We have missed seeing him and was very sad to hear the news.
You guys are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless
Joie (Secretary from Lima Tank Wash)