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Michael Buckley Obituary
July 3, 1957 - November 5, 2023
St. Petersburg, Florida - The Man, The Myth, The Legend, and Go Tigers! Michael Brian Buckley, 66, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away on November 5, 2023. Born July 3, 1957, in Hackensack, New Jersey, he was one of six children of the late John and Anna (Gavin) Buckley, Sr. Michael attended Corpus Christi Catholic School, then Hasbrouck Heights High School where he excelled in academics and sports, in particular, baseball. Michael attended college at Rutgers University where he majored in Political Science and was a pitcher on the Baseball Team. He kept on becoming a member of The Yankee Clippers AAA Minor League Baseball Team. After graduating Rutgers University, he attended New York Law School. He was a member of Law Review and graduated in the top 5% of his class. It was at Law School where he met his wife, Eunice, and became engaged to her. After graduating, Michael moved to Miami and worked at The Corlette Killian Law Firm, a prominent Defense Law Firm. It was there he honed his skills in becoming a Trial Lawyer. Michael returned to New York in 1985 and got married to Eunice in 1986. He continued his career as a Trial Lawyer at Kelley, Drye, and Warren. Eunice and Michael decided to return to Miami in 1987 as a family with Angelina and John. Michael and Eunice had their third child, Michelle. As the children got older and Miami became more hectic, they decided to move to St. Petersburg, Florida where they eventually started their own firm, Buckley Law Group, P.A. with offices in three states: Florida, California, and New York and an auxiliary office in Texas. Michael continued as a prominent Trial Attorney and advised many Lawyers, eventually retiring in 2022. He consulted on an ad hoc basis until his passing.
Michael loved life. He was an avid angler, boater, skier, and jogger. He was generous to a fault and had great compassion for humanity.
Along with his parents, Michael is preceded in death by his brother, John Buckley Jr.
He leaves to mourn his passing Eunice Cooke Buckley, Angelina Lipman, John J. Buckley, II, and Michelle Johnson; his grandchildren, Remington, Juliette, Cameron, Valencia, and Travis; his siblings, Patricia Miller, Carol Truillo, Bonnie Mihalic, and Barbara Menoutis; along with a host of In-Laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and colleagues.
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Jim Lupino
December 30, 2023
Mike was a fine man. I was surprised to read of his passing in the Bar news today. I had the great pleasure to work with him several times. Many blessings to the family.
Mike Garcia
December 13, 2023
RIP Mike,
You taught me much. Made trials easy. Best show Grace under pressure, they say. Will miss you.
Eric W. Neilsen
November 28, 2023
Mike and I shared many memories and good times along the way over many years. Whether we were on the morning flight on Southwest, staying for weeks at a time in hotels, or working seven days a week on major trials, I have fond memories of those times. Mike was a great mentor to me. We also shared a love for boating in the Donzi, our passion for fly fishing in Provo, and climbing on Mt. Timpanogos. While he was still my "boss" all those years, he was also a tremendous friend. Those were good times. My condolences to Eunice, JJ, and Michele, who I grew close with over the years as well. My prayers are with you at this time. Be well and god bless each of you at your time of loss.
Sarah Steiner
November 28, 2023
Mike, our families worked and played and studied together for more than 40 years. We will all miss you so much. Our prayers are with Eunice and the children, with love to all of you.
Veronica Mihalic
November 26, 2023
love you, Mike. Bonnie
Elizabeth A. Fleck (Liz)
November 26, 2023
You left too soon my dear friend of nearly three decades. I will miss you for the rest of my life, but I have a lifetime of memories I will continue to cherish. You lived life to the fullest and taught me to, too. Rest in peace, Michael B. Buckley.
Love,
Liz
John Mihalic
November 25, 2023
Rest in peace Mike. I will forever remember our many fishing trips.
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