James W. Buckley, Jr., 75 of Utica passed away Friday February 2, 2007. James was born in Clinton on April 26, 1931 a son of the late James W. and Ellen (Roberts) Buckley, Sr. For many years he was employed with the Syracuse Water Authority. He was of the catholic faith. James is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Jane and Fred Keppler, Burlington, VT and Patricia Gerstner, Ormond Beach, FL. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. James was predeceased by a brother, Robert J. Buckley and a brother-in-law, James Gerstner. Mr. Buckley's funeral will be held on Saturday February 10, 2007 at 9:15 from the Heintz Funeral Home, 10 E. Park Row, Clinton and at 10:00 from St. Mary's Church, Clinton. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Clinton. Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday from 2-5.