Peter B. Buckalew, age 75, of Shelton, beloved husband of the late Roberta Sieler Buckalew, passed away on May 26, 2015 in St. Vincent's MC, Bridgeport. Peter, a U.S. Army Veteran was born in Hollywood, California to the late Edwin and Elizabeth (Markley) Buckalew and had been life long California resident. He was a graduate of San Jose State College and was a retired sales representative for AAA. Survivors include his devoted children, Penny Mirabella and Joseph Buckalew (Leslie) all of California, and Sharon Purciello (Brad) of Shelton, 6 cherished grandchildren, Joseph Salarzon, Brittany Hendricks (Jordan), Rebecca Buccazinni (Scott), David Buckalew, Cody and Cortney Purciello, 3 great-grandchildren, Joseph and Khiana Salarzon, and Grace Hendricks. Friends may greet his family on Sunday, June 7th from 2-5 p.m. in the Adzima Funeral Home 50 Paradise Green Place Stratford, a prayer service will be held at 4:30 pm. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make donations in Peter's memory to SPCA 359 Spring Hill Rd Monroe, CT 06468