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Lena Buffa Obituary



BUFFA, LENA (PUSTIZZI), 94, - passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008, at home surrounded by her family. Born in Brooklyn, New York to the late Carmello and Josephine (Garilli) Pustizzi, she was an area resident most of her life. Lena worked with her late husband, Carlo, on the family farm and for Model Coat Company for many years. She was a member of Queen of Angels Parish, at Our Lady of Victories Church and the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union. Lena was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking and was famous for her delicious meatballs. She loved her family and her biggest pleasure was spending time with them. Lena is survived by her daughter Joyce and husband Louis Murray, Vineland, son Joseph and wife Beth Buffa of Somers Point, brother Joseph Pustizzi of Buena, and sister-in-law Lena Pustizzi, Vineland, grandchildren; Michael and Karen Murray, Michele Grochowski, David Murray and Suzanne Dorrell, Angela and Mike Hiller and Anthony Buffa. Great-grandchildren Tory Grochowski, Lexi Grochowski and Mason Murray. She was predeceased by her husband Carlo Buffa in 1989. Funeral home visitation will be held on Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm at Rone Funeral Service. A church visitation will be Friday 9:30 to 10:30 am followed by the Funeral Liturgy at 10:30 am at Queen of Angels Parish at Our Lady of Victories Church, 202 N.W. Blvd. Landisville. Interment will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Vineland. ARRANGEMENTS are under the supervision of Rone Funeral Service, 1110 East Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, NJ 08360. Donations: Sicilian American Club of SJ P.O. Box 841 Vineland, NJ 08362. To send online condolences please visit our website at www.ronefuneralservice.com

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Jul. 9, 2008.

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Patrice Best

July 13, 2008

Dear Joe,
No words can express the sorrow I feel for you in the loss of your mother. The loss of a parent is something one must experience to truely understand. I understand your loss and want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy to you and yours.
Your friend,
Patrice

Greg Natale Jr

July 12, 2008

Sorry for your loss

Debbie Lupu

July 11, 2008

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Muriel Bossert

July 11, 2008

Dear Joe, Beth and Family,
There are no words to express to you how very sorry I am to hear of your loss. You have always been and will always be in my heart, my thoughts and my prayers. Just know that you are loved by everyone, and we all care very much about you. Again, I am so sorry Joe. I know your mom meant the world to you. She will always be with you in your heart and all of your happy memories.With my deepest sympathies, Muriel

Donna Puhalski

July 11, 2008

Dear Joe
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Beverly Miranda

July 11, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

william brown

July 11, 2008

i am sorry for the loss of your mother
my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family

James Pomarico

July 11, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

David McCaughey

July 11, 2008

Dear Joe and Family,
sorry for the loss of your mother.

David McC. and Family

Cindi Snodgrass

July 11, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Julie Staradumsky

July 11, 2008

Dear Joe and Family,

We are so sorry for the lose of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Noelle DiSomma

July 9, 2008

I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. Your in our thoughts & prayers. Take care & God bless.
Love, Noelle & Family

Noelle DiSomma

July 9, 2008

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

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