Robert Emmett Buckley Bob was born in San Francisco on November 1st, 1930, and passed away in Healdsburg on August 21st, 2009, with his loving wife of 55 years by his side. Bob was the devoted husband of Nancy Moran Buckley; and proud father of Ginni, Kathy, Maureen (Mark), Bob (Susie) and Patti (Gary). He was the adoring Papa to 10 grandchildren and four great-grand-children. Bob was a proud Irish Catholic native San Franciscan. He graduated from St. Agnes Grammar School in 1944, St. Ignatius in 1948 and St. Mary's College in 1952. Bob then became a member of Local 38 Plumbers and Pipefitters Union and started a long and successful career as a mechanical contractor. He and his brother Dick (deceased) owned and operated Anderson Rowe & Buckley, Inc. Bob was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to the success of his family business. Bob was a true original. He was a founding member of the Sons of the Shake and the United Irish Cultural Center. Bob was proud to be an active member and past president of Northern California Mechanical Contractors Association. He was also a past president of the San Francisco Police Commission and a longtime member of the Olympic Club. Bob was an active parishioner of St. Stephen church for over 50 years. Bob was a life long sports fan and held a special place in his heart for the 49ers. He was proud to have been a season ticket holder since the Kezar days. He was also an avid San Francisco Giants fan. Bob enjoyed talking sports with his grandchildren for hours on end. Bob was a great man and his memory will live on in the lives of his family and friends. Friends may visit Wednesday, August 26th at 10:00 am, and are invited to attend the Rosary 10:45, followed by a Funeral Mass, all at St. Stephen Church, 451 Eucalyptus Dr., San Francisco, CA. Committal private. In lieu of flowers please consider donations to St. Stephen Donworth Center or the Rafael House Family Shelter. Published in San Francisco Chronicle from August 23 to August 25, 2009