Saratoga Springs, NY Reverend Lawrence John Buckley, C.Ss.R., of Lake Avenue, passed away Saturday morning (Oct. 11, 2008) at the St. John Neumann Residence. He was 84. Born on February 12, 1924 in Boston, MA, he was the son of the late John and Ann (Kelly) Buckley and resided at the residence since April 26, 2004. He professed his vows as a Redemptorist on August 2, 1944 and was ordained a Priest on June 19, 1949. Father served in Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Brooklyn, NY and his beloved Boston. In addition to his parents, Father was predeceased by one brother, John F. Jack Buckley. Survivors include one brother, James P. Buckley; one niece, Roseann Abril and her husband Todd; two grand-nieces, Bridget and Danielle Abril and one grand-nephew, Owen Abril. Reception of the Body will be at 10am Monday (Oct. 13, 2008) at the Chapel of the St. John Neumann Residence. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am that morning in the Chapel. On Tuesday (Oct. 14, 2008), there will be a visitation at the Basilica (Mission Church) in Boston from 7-9pm, with a Wake Service at 7:00pm. On Wednesday, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am in the Basilica followed by the Rite of Committal in the Redemptorist plot at Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Redemptorist Fathers, 233 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373).