Carol (Martin) Buckley

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Carol (Martin) Buckley was born late December back in ‘63 — a very special time for all.

From the beginning, Carol had a sparkle — a presence that lit up a room – and stayed with people long after she left.

She grew up in Stuyvesant Town in Manhattan, where she met her beloved “StuyTownGirls” —  who remained by her side throughout life. She graduated from St. Vincent Ferrer HS and earned a degree in Computers and Marketing from Manhattan College. 

Her career was anything but ordinary — including Bloomingdale’s, Fashion Consultant at Liz Claiborne, Realtor, managing Saratoga Salsa and Spice, and Lighting Consultant at Wolberg Electric. She even made two TV commercials. But her favorite titles: wife to Dennis, Mom to Meghan and Patrick, mother-in-law to Katie, and most recently, “Nani” to Harrison.

Carol appreciated the finer things — a meticulously trimmed Christmas tree, a well-tailored outfit, a nice glass of Chardonnay— but what truly brought her joy was being surrounded by the people she loved. Whether it was sipping coffee in her favorite chair, singing off-tune looking for sea glass, or being delightfully goofy to make someone smile. She always made everyone feel welcome, important and loved.

If you knew her — you felt her warmth. Her spark. Her joy. That’s what we’ll all carry with us.

Her family would like to thank her “team” of incredible doctors, nurses, and caregivers who accompanied her through this brave journey. They truly put the care in healthcare. We are forever grateful.

Relatives and friends were invited to call on Monday August 18, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday August 19, at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave Saratoga Springs NY 12866.

In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution can be made in Carol’s name to Siena University – www.Siena.edu or Stepinac High School – www.stepinac.org two places near to Carol and her family.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.