Obituary for Maxwell. B. Buchanan
Maxwell B. Buchanan went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sept 26th, 2022, in North Carolina. Born on Sept. 9, 1998, in New York City, he was raised in Northern NJ by his parents Nancy and Burke. Maxwell graduated Northern Highlands Regional HS, Allendale, NJ, in 2016. As student at NHRHS he was an athlete on their soccer, cross country, track, and football teams as well as an honor student. Max then graduated from Rutgers University with degrees in Environmental and Business Economics in May 2020. 1stLt Maxwell Buchanan was commissioned as a Marine Corps Officer in May, 2020 upon completing the NROTC program at Rutgers University. He attended The Basic School in Quantico, VA, and in January 2021, he reported to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion and assumed the responsibilities of Ground Supply Officer. In March 2021, he attended the Supply Chain Management Officer’s course and graduated in May 2021. He was promoted to First Lieutenant in May 2022. His billet was Battalion Supply Officer, where one of his responsibilities included managing a battalion budget of 480 million dollars. He also worked as a Command Financial Specialist. His personal awards include the Nation Defense Service Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
Max was also a part of many clubs and organizations which included being an Eagle Scout, Troop 59, Allendale, NJ, a Volunteer Firefighter in Allendale, NJ (completed his Firefighter 1 Certification during HS), Rutgers Campus Emergency Officer, Darlington County Park where he was their Head Lifeguard, a swim instructor at the Ridgewood YWCA, and Project Lovematch Inc – a community organization that taught tennis to adults and kids with disabilities.
Maxwell was a member of the Grace Church, Ridgewood, HS Youth Group and he regularly attended Emergence Church in Totowa, NJ.
Maxwell had a lifelong interest in animals, with a particular interest in herpetology, especially studying and caring for turtles. He loved vocal music, playing piano, and previously viola and trumpet. Maxwell loved his two sisters, Lily and Charlotte, and would attend every concert, play, and activity of theirs that he could. Throughout his life, Maxwell would always help those in need whenever he could, and was known for his quick wit and sense of humor.
Max is survived by his loving parents Nancy and Burke Buchanan, his dear sisters Liliana and Charlotte, and many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins (including his Godson, Sean), and many close friends.
Family and friends may visit the Buchanan family on Friday, October 14th, 2022, from 5-8 PM at the Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home, 530 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Funeral service to be held Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at 10 AM at Emergence Church, 930 Riverview Terrace, Suite 500, Totowa, NJ, Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. Luncheon will be served following internment at Emergence Church.
Max was also a part of many clubs and organizations which included being an Eagle Scout, Troop 59, Allendale, NJ, a Volunteer Firefighter in Allendale, NJ (completed his Firefighter 1 Certification during HS), Rutgers Campus Emergency Officer, Darlington County Park where he was their Head Lifeguard, a swim instructor at the Ridgewood YWCA, and Project Lovematch Inc – a community organization that taught tennis to adults and kids with disabilities.
Maxwell was a member of the Grace Church, Ridgewood, HS Youth Group and he regularly attended Emergence Church in Totowa, NJ.
Maxwell had a lifelong interest in animals, with a particular interest in herpetology, especially studying and caring for turtles. He loved vocal music, playing piano, and previously viola and trumpet. Maxwell loved his two sisters, Lily and Charlotte, and would attend every concert, play, and activity of theirs that he could. Throughout his life, Maxwell would always help those in need whenever he could, and was known for his quick wit and sense of humor.
Max is survived by his loving parents Nancy and Burke Buchanan, his dear sisters Liliana and Charlotte, and many grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins (including his Godson, Sean), and many close friends.
Family and friends may visit the Buchanan family on Friday, October 14th, 2022, from 5-8 PM at the Vander Plaat-Vermeulen Memorial Home, 530 High Mountain Road, Franklin Lakes, NJ. Funeral service to be held Saturday, October 15th, 2022, at 10 AM at Emergence Church, 930 Riverview Terrace, Suite 500, Totowa, NJ, Interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ. Luncheon will be served following internment at Emergence Church.