Yvonne Renee Buckley

Yvonne Renee Buckley of Hermosa Beach, LA, formerly of Woodlawn, New York, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 26, 2024, just a week after her 50th birthday. Born in the Bronx to Patrick and Bridget Buckley, Yvonne was the youngest of three children. At the age of two, Yvonne moved with her family to Killarney, County Kerry, where she was raised until she was 12 years old. She attended St. Oliver's National School in Ballycasheen, County Kerry. At 12, Yvonne returned to Woodlawn with her family and enrolled at St. Barnabas Elementary School and continued to St. Barnabas High School. There, she developed a passion for Irish dancing, running track, and babysitting, which led her to pursue a career as an Elementary School Teacher. 

It was also during Yvonne's teenage years working at Ark Drugs on McLean Avenue that she met her future husband, Kevin Brogan. After graduating from St. Barnabas High School, Yvonne attended Iona College, where she studied Elementary Education. Her college years included backpacking through Europe, lifeguarding at Tibbetts Pool in Yonkers, and attending events with her family at the Kerry Hall. Following her graduation, Yvonne began her teaching career at PS 59 in the Bronx, where she introduced Irish Dance, the Irish Arts, and music into her classroom. She received her Master's degree in Literacy, Reading, and Writing from Manhattanville College. Yvonne's love for the arts, performance, and vibrant personality made her a beloved figure among her students and colleagues. In 2002, Yvonne started dating Kevin Brogan. They reconnected on McLean Avenue and married at American Martyrs Roman Catholic Church in Manhattan Beach, California in 2010. 

Yvonne worked at Rancho Vista Elementary School in California. Both she and Kevin were blessed with a daughter, Annabelle, who was the light of Yvonne's life. Yvonne dedicated herself to homeschooling Annabelle and in their spare time enjoyed baking, cooking, swimming, painting, and enjoying the arts with one another. Yvonne also loved spending time hiking, and bike riding with her husband Kevin. She also loved relaxing at the beach and spending time with her family and dog, Beau.Yvonne will be remembered for her lively, energetic, and outgoing nature. She was the life of the party, known for her beauty, spirituality, her loving and caring disposition, and her keen interest in parenting. Yvonne's presence will be deeply missed by all who know her.

Yvonne is survived by her husband, Kevin Brogan; her daughter, Annabelle; her father, Pat Buckley (Attracta Lyndon); her sister, Patrice Buckley; her nieces and nephews: Cathrena, Conor, and Ciaran Collins; Dominic and Michelle Jabbour; Katelyn, Connor, and Grace Brogan; her many Uncles, Aunts and her brother-in-law, Tom (Julia) Brogan. She is predeceased by her mother Bridget Buckley and sister Laura Jabbour. She is also mourned by her many friends.

A celebration of Yvonne’s life will take place at Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham, New York, on Wednesday, July 31st, from 4-8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Barnabas Church on Thursday, August 1st, at 10:45 AM. The interment will be private. 

In lieu of flowers Donations may be made in Yvonne's memory. Friends of Yvonne's have set up a go fund me account to contribute to Annabelle's educational expenses.  https://www.gofundme.com/f/assist-yvonne-buckleys-family-in-grief?utm_medium=email&utm_source=product&utm_campaign=p_email%2Bbeneficiary_invitation

or  to HOPE Charity www.hope-charity.org 

To view the livestream of Yvonne's Funeral Mass, please click on the following link: https://www.facebook.com/stbarnabascatholicchurch

For more information or to leave a condolence, please visit www.pelhamfuneral.com.