In memory of Dr. Buckley, Kensington Soccer Club appreciates you for all of your contributions to the building and guiding of PYSC, the sports-based youth development organization which KSC is part of.  Our sympathies to all of the Buckley Family.



Steve and I were so fortunate to know Mike through the love of tennis! Having served on the Tennis Committee with Mike for three years, I got to know him as a considerate, compassionate, and determined individual, always finding the best in a situation but ready to make changes when they were warranted. On the courts, he was always up for a challenge and played a great game. His wit and wisdom will be greatly missed here at Kelly Greens by all who knew and loved him. Our hearts are saddened by his untimely loss and our prayers are with Sally and Mike's family.
Betsy Homewood

Mike was a "doctor's doctor" and a role model for all physicians and caregivers.  He led by example and was an incredible mentor to so many.  He taught many of us how to be a better person, better leader, and better physician.  I am at a loss for words to describe how much the Pennsylvania Hospital community will miss him.  We know, however, that he is looking down upon us every day in all that we do to serve the community.  

There will never be sufficient words nor the right words that can fully express how much Mike meant to so many of us.  I had the privilege of a lifetime to work at Mike’s side first as a student and then as his medical partner and colleague.  He was my mentor, teacher and friend, and truly an older brother to me for over 4 decades.   Mike brought confidence with humility, grace, kindness, moral clarity, generosity, courage, dignity, with calmness and focus to all that he did every single day of his life.  A true leader in every sense, Mike always led by example. Mike was always so very proud of his children and grandchildren and his love for Sally and his family was infinite.  Mike was whom I and countless others strove to be and if we could be half that person, we will count ourselves as most fortunate and blessed.  Mike brought light into the world and a flashes of that light will continue to live on in all of us.  May God hold Mike in the hollow of His hand and may He bring comfort to Sally and the entire family, and to all of us.



My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Mike was a wonderful colleague who exemplified the spirit of Pennsylvania Hospital and lived its motto. I so enjoyed sitting with him on the Board of the First Hospital Foundation. He will be missed by so many.
With all my best, 
Wanda Ronner

I met Mike and his family through his brother and my good friend Tim. When Mike retired I was fortunate to be included in his retirement golf trip to Ireland. That was such a wonderful opportunity to spend time with and get to know Mike. 
In Killarney we came across a lovely tavern, where I just had to get a picture of the two brothers.  

Mike was a great neighbor and friend for many years. He was someone that I respected and admired.  Whenever I had a problem, or needed someone to talk to I could always count on Mike for excellent insightful advice.  However, the best times that that I had with Mike were at Kelly Greens where he and Sally and Karen and I spent many happy times together.  Mike seemed so relaxed and happy in his retirement.  A special memory was when he and I won the golf member guest there.  He and I both shot 81 that day and he was so happy and proud that he couldn't stop beaming.  He will be truly missed by our entire family.    

In addition to all his other qualities, Mike was a fierce competitor on the basketball court during our days in Chapel Hill.  He enjoyed banging on the interior with the likes of Terry Lee,  Gil White, and assorted UNC ballers, while Tom  Bashore and I floated around the perimeter.  One day, we had a game going at an outdoor court with an adjacent swimming pool.  It was hot, and the pool was inviting, so we all jumped in.  After refreshing ourselves, Mike suggested a swim race. Since no one wanted to take on such an accomplished swimmer, Mike offered to swim using only his kick, no upper body.  "Why not?" said his naive competitors.  Of course, he won by half a pool length and laughed any time this "race" was brought up afterwards.

He was a great friend and  an astute, compassionate physician.  We will all miss him.  God bless.

Sally, Esther and I extend our deepest condolences to you and your family. For me, the loss of Mike’s friendship is irreplaceable. Decades of having lunch with him in the Elm Garden at Pennsylvania Hospital is a memory that I will carry forever. Mike was such a good person who gave so much to so many. What he loved most was to be home alone with you watching a movie or quietly reading a book. May he Rest In Peace. Sending love, Roger and Esther

I met Mike through his brother Tim and his son Brian at Malvern Prep. Just a fantastic person.  I have never met anyone who did not like him.  My family sends prayers and peace to all of his loved ones. 

It is so hard to put into words what Dr. Buckley meant to me. When I walked into his office for an interview 36 years ago, I never thought I would find a home at BBS . He was not only my boss, but became a friend to me and my family. He supposed us through some awful times , and I will will never forget his strength and support. He was such  a kind and wonderful person. It was an honor to know him. May he Rest In Peace and may God be with Sally and his children and grandchildren .  You will be missed so much.    

I was an medicine intern with Mike Buckley at UNC Chapel Hill.  We were a very close group, and  over the years our internship class has gathered together periodically to renew friendships and share "war" stories about our time while training and what followed afterward.  While many of us have had significant careers in medicine, Mike was always one of the smartest, and clearly the best looking, best spoken, most athletic and, without question, the nicest and coolest guy of the whole bunch.  And Sally was his equal partner and source of strength at every stage of his wonderful life.  His positive energy touched everyone. His impact was far-reaching- well beyond the confines of his Philadelphia abode.  He was special. He was the definition of a role model. He was quite simply the very best.  

I was a resident (2003-2006) under Dr. Buckley.  
What a wonderful man!  I can still remember morning rounds with him. My sincere sympathy. 

Tracy Miles

Dr. Buckley will always be remembered as one of the good guys and his  presence will forever be felt at Pennsylvania Hospital. He made this world a better place and I am grateful for having known him. May he rest in the peace of the Lord. 

Mike was the Best of the Best.  Few people strode through life with his kind of elegance, dignity, generosity and accomplishment.  He did it all and, above all, incorporated his devotion to family and friends into his remarkable commitment to achieve at the highest level.  RIP, dear Mike.


I'll always remember the perfect gentleman Dr. Buckley was. No matter where he was, he would always say hello. We would talk in the hallway often about work our families or just life in general. 
Dr. Buckley touched so many lives in the very best way. I’m grateful I had the chance to know him so many good years as a friend. 
My heart goes out to everyone who loved him. This is such a huge loss. My deepest sympathies to the family of a loving, caring, wonderful person and Dr. He may be gone but will never be forgotten. He will always be in our hearts. God Bless you all 


My sincerest condolences to Sally, and all who knew and loved Mike.  He was the epitome of the person you wanted to see coming around the corner in the morning; insightful, decisive, and kind, all delivered with his trademark dose of quiet humor.  A perfect gentleman and a gifted leader.

Charles Wolf MD
Colleague 

May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories! Dr. Buckley was one of the greatest citizens of leadership and human kindness to all that knew him.
Sincerest condolences,
Carolyn Griggs - PAH

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R. Michael Buckley Jr.

August 6, 1946 – April 9, 2022

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