Paul T. Buckley

Paul Buckley, age 72 of Crown Point, passed away very peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born in Bloomington IN to the late Earl and Gertrude “Etta” Buckley. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (nee Samardzija) Buckley, who will miss him terribly and their 4 fur children, Penny, Mario, Runtie and Callie. He is also survived by his brothers, James (Linda) Buckley, David (Jan) Buckley; sister, Shelia Buckley Jolivette; nieces, Theresa (Brian) Jolivette-Moore, Jennifer (Jason) Douthwaite, Briege Buckley, Kathy Buckley; nephew, Chris (Lesley) Jolivette; and, his grand nephews, nieces, and many cousins from the Buckley family, and also surviving is Nancy’s one and only cousin who is the best cousin you could ever have, Melody (Jay) Key and their two fur children, Darby & Jax. Paul is also survived by our family from MI, Mike (late wife, Pat) Yankovich, Heather Yankovich and children, Ava and Dominic Abate, Chad (Cindy) Yankovich and son, Jake Yankovich, Terri Gildea, sister of late Pat Yankovich, Goddaughter and Godson Lauren and Julian Cabanas. Special friends and neighbors, Lorraine (Mike) Waite, Erika (Bob) Wolozanski, Sue (Phil) Buoscio, Jan Rusbasan, Erin (Jason) Warmelink, Juan (Kaleigh) Gallegos, Gary (Terri) Hepler, Bonnie Perryman. Many many friends of Nancy’s who knew Paul through her Facebook and her Lew Wallace, Class of 1974. A big thank you to Dr. Kristine Teodori and her staff for the wonderful care she provided Paul with for the last 3 years but especially to her office staff who Nancy constantly pestered; to Dr. Orfanos and NP Ashley, but especially to NP Vicki who was a true angel going above and beyond for the family. Thank you to Elara Caring In Home Care, Stephanie and her wonderful Rehab team were the best and provided excellent care. Lastly, the biggest thank you ever to everyone at St. Anthony Majestic Care who knew Paul, who at times could be a true picklehead! The Nurses, CNA’s and Rehab Department all deserve Medals of Honor for caring for Paul hands on. To the Pastoral, Dietary, Admissions, Central Supply Social Services, Human Resources, Billing Department, especially Rachel, and Nicole, Housekeeping, Maintenance, Activities, Marketing, Transportation, Beauty Shop, and to my partners in crime, Pam, Joan and Sue, at the Information desk, thank you. To all of Nancy’s coworkers, Administration, the Augustinian Priests, residents and families of residents, thank you. Paul received the best care there and I will be forever grateful to my Majestic family. Per Paul’s wishes, there will be no visitation or funeral. Sorry for the “Novel” obit, but those who know me, they will understand! “Rest peacefully dear hubby, we will be together again soon someday. Remember you can always close your eyes, but you cannot close your ears! You will be able to run but I’ll run right after you.” Burns Funeral Home, Crown Point, entrusted with arrangements. www.burnsfuneral.com.

Paul T. Buckley

October 19, 1953 - November 2, 2025