Jonathan M. Buckens

Past Officer MDNA

Jonathan M. Buckens, 51, of Huntington, died December 22. Mr Buckens was born in Bridgeport and was a longtime Shelton resident.

Survivors include his wife, Leslie M. Jeremy Buckens of Huntington; his brother, William Buckens and Anne Marie Cannon of Newtown; four children, Nathan Balogh and his wife, Jennifer, of Seymour, Phillip Balogh of Norwalk, Samuel Buckens of Shelton, and Diana Buckens of Shelton; his mother, Margaret Yanosick Buckens of Shelton; two grandchildren, Jake Balogh and Drew Balogh; one niece, Alison Minor; three nephews, Jeffrey Henchcliffe, David Henchcliffe, and Leigh Buckens. He was predeceased by his father, William Buckens, Sr, and his sister, Nancy Moran.

Mr Buckens was the co-proprietor of American Machinery Company. He was a longtime member and past officer of the Machine Dealers National Association (MDNA) and a strong supporter of VARCA, a private nonprofit agency that provides work opportunities to mentally disabled adults. An avid fisherman and golfer, he was a member of the Brownson Country Club.

A memorial service was held December 27 in the Cyril F. Mullins Trumbull Funeral Home, Trumbull. Interment will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Histiocytosis Association of America, 332 North Broadway, Pitman NJ 08071.

The Newtown Bee      December 29, 2006