Bruce F. Buckingham

NEW BREMEN- Bruce F. Buckingham, 75, of Patty Street, passed away on Thursday, July 4th, 2024 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown.

Calling Hours will be held 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Iseneker Funeral Home, Inc., Lowville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Croghan with Rev. Donald Manfred officiating.  Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, New Bremen.  A luncheon at New Bremen Fire Department will follow the graveside service, all are welcome.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department, 8154 State Route 812, Lowville, NY 13367, New Bremen Fire Department Auxiliary, 8154 State Route 812, Lowville, NY 13367 or St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Restoration Campaign, P.O. Box 38, Croghan, NY 13327, or the Lewis County Humane Society, P.O. Box 682, Lowville, NY 13367. 

Bruce is survived by his beloved wife, Candice; his mother, Gladys Buckingham of Lowville, a brother and sister-in-law, Jeffrey and Rebecca Buckingham of Lisbon; a sister-in-law, Christina Buckingham of Warrensburg, Missouri; and nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Frederick Buckingham; and a brother, Dale Buckingham.

Bruce was born on June 10, 1949 a son of Frederick and Gladys Plummer Buckingham. He attended Lowville Academy where he played football and basketball, graduating in the class of 1967. Bruce then furthered his education at SUNY Oswego and graduated from the Industrial Arts Program.  While at Oswego, Bruce made many friends, whom he kept in close touch with.  He played for the Watertown Red and Black football team. On April 22, 1972, he married Candice McCann, a loving union which lasted 52 years.  Bruce taught Industrial Arts at Beaver River Central School for many years, until his retirement in 2004.  Through the years he coached football, golf, and boys and girls basketball.  Mr. Buck taught Driver’s Education at summer school at Lowville Academy for 49 years.

Bruce strongly believed in giving back to his community.  He was a firefighter for 49 years with the New Bremen Volunteer Fire Department, a past president of the Northern New York Firemen’s Association, a 3rd Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus in Croghan, and a member of the Retired Educators of New York Scholarship and FASNY Scholarship Committees.

He enjoyed bowling and golfing with his buddies in his spare time, which was always saved for that purpose solely.  Above all, Bruce was happiest at his camp, where he spent much of his time hunting.

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