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Jeffrey Leonard Buckwalter

Jeffrey Leonard Buckwalter passed away suddenly on October 5, 2021 due to medical complications. Jeff was a graduate of Henry C. Conrad High School and attended the University of Delaware. Over the years, he worked and owned businesses in hospitality and sales. In retirement, he enjoyed playing pool with his buddies at the Newark Senior Center, cooking, binging on TV series, and helping his son David’s food truck business. His pride and joy were his sons. He was a frequent visitor to the Mary Campbell Center, his son Philip’s residence.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife, Janice; sons David and Philip; mother, Doris Twaddell Buckwalter; sisters, Gail Hagan (J. Richard) and Deidre Osman (Steve); and many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Mill Creek, 579 Polly Drummond Hill Rd., Newark, DE 19711.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jeff’s memory to the Mary Campbell Center at 4641 Weldin Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803.

Funeral Services

A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 11:00 am at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Mill Creek, 579 Polly Drummond Hill Rd., Newark, DE 19711.

Condolences

    Anne mcmenamin lit a candle and writes,
    Keeping your family in our prayers💕
    10/08/2021 12:27 pm
    SHASHI RAY lit a candle and writes,
    The ones we love are never gone , they live within our hearts forever . We will always remember Jeff and treasure our memories of him . We offer you our love and heartfelt condolences.❤️
    10/08/2021 01:31 pm
    Diana Hoopes writes,
    Janice. I was so sorry to hear about Jeff and wanted to send my deepest sympathies to you and your family. Diana Hoopes
    10/08/2021 02:27 pm
    Tia , Lorelei, Lucie & Wren
    10/08/2021 05:55 pm
    Suzanne Powell writes,
    Aunt Doris ... Pop "Toby" told me about your loss. I am so sorry and send my sincere sympathy to you and your family. You were a wonderful mother to him and Uncle Bud was a tremendous father as well. God Bless you. Love Suzi "Geri's" daughter.
    10/09/2021 05:23 pm
    Rudy Nyhoff lit a candle and writes,
    Caring and love to the family of Jeff. Always in our heart.
    10/10/2021 08:32 am
    Rudy Nyhoff lit a candle and writes,
    Jeff will be missed for his open and heartfelt opinions about life and its joys. My condolences to his family and loved ones.
    10/10/2021 08:33 am
    Eileen Ortals lit a candle and writes,
    Janice, I am so sorry for the loss of Jeff. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
    10/10/2021 02:27 pm
    Sandi Walker writes,
    So sorry Janice to hear of Jeff’s passing. My deepest sympathies to you and you family. Sandi Walker
    10/11/2021 02:15 pm
    M.Q. Riding lit a candle and writes,
    My thoughts are with you all. MQ
    10/12/2021 01:38 pm

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