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Glenn E. Buzza
April 8, 1925 - August 27, 2013
Glenn, "Buzz," Buzza, 88, died on August 27, 2013, slipping into a "peaceful restful sleep." His final days were spent as his entire life, surrounded by those he loved.
Buzz was born in San Antonio, Texas, to A.W. and Lillian Buzza. The family grew to include an older sister, Elaine, deceased, and younger brother Russell. "Now you're railroading!" Living out his youth in Los Angeles he established lifelong friendships and an impeccable work ethic.
In 1943 with "fire in the paint locker," he joined the Navy. "Not to worry," he did not go to war, instead he put on a baker's hat. War over, he ventured to Yosemite where he worked at the Ahwahnee Hotel and learned to ski at Badger Pass.
Moving on, he "got the show on the road" and enrolled in San Jose State College where he met Barbara Soldavini. After graduating, with "all his ducks in a row," Buzz went to work for Varian Associates in Palo Alto for thirty-six years. "Hope to spit in your mess kit," Buzz and Barbara were married in 1954. This wannabe Italian and his "bride" raised their two children, John and Christi, in Ladera.
"Better than ever," he endeared himself with his expressions as he led a rich and varied life. His passions were skiing, fishing, scuba diving, biking and sailing. And of course, the Giants! "Hit the ball, Willy!"
Barbara, John and Christi with their families would like to invite family and friends to a Celebration of Life on Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Allied Arts Guild's "Sunset Room," in Menlo Park from 2-5 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in Buzz's memory be made to Allied Arts Guild or the charity of choice.
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Our wishes and thoughts are filled with love as we remember Buzz for the dear friend and man he was and still is. He helped Dick so much on Tally Ho - those wonderful days.
Time goes by so quickly but his memory will be with us forever. Love, Marcia and Dick Campbell
September 17, 2013
My Deepest sorrow goes out today for Glen's loved ones Athough I really didn't know him on a personal level. I work at a rehab center where I had the pleasure of caring for both Glen as well as his beloved wife and they really were a joy to meet and get to be around he was a true gentlemen and a kind man with a wonderful sense of humor about him I'm so glad to have known him for that very brief time I'm so sorry I will never get to see him again or hear his wonderful Texas accent again but I'm so thankful that he made me fill that my job has so much meaning to the people I help and that I was appreciated and important he always had a smile no matter how he felt he was a great man and I'm so thankful to have known him
Abbie Hull
September 17, 2013
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