Patrick Buckley

Born in County Kerry, Ireland, Pat worked with the New York Human Resources Administration as a carpenter until his retirement. He was an active member of Local 608 and served as a shop steward for many years.

Pat has experience in house building and general construction. He is involved in the Kerrymen's Association in New York, a social and charitable organization and was President from 1992 to 1994. Pat and his late wife Bridget were founding members of HOPe and were motivated to help the poorest children. They were blessed with three daughters Patrice, the late Laura and Yvonne.

Today Pat is involved in all the planning and fundraising for the organization. Pat has visited projects in Honduras.