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Guy Collins
January 12, 2025
I always remember CJ as a family man, along with his loving wife Tracey. It hardly seems possible he´s been gone over ten years now. But his memory won´t ever fade. Light and love to Tracey, Mars, Alice and Ian
Jj
October 19, 2024
My heart is broken. Rip CJ.
Cathy Kennedy (Guercio)
September 22, 2021
Heard a Green Jello song today and thought of you, still saddened by your passing, grateful to have known you my childhood friend, will never forget you or your great talent that started in the garage on the corner of Glencove & Bayard, thank you for walking to school with me and inviting me over to watch you play, I will forever remember you riding your bike up the street with your little white poodle Bonnie in the basket with spaghetti sauce on her face, still makes me smile!
Guy Collins
January 12, 2021
It was a pleasure knowing CJ. I am very close with the family, and know that Tracey, Ian, Alyssa, and Amanda, are a strong and loving family, and think of CJ often. Love to you all
On this anniversary of a great man’s passing ❤
Thomas Perno
January 21, 2020
I cant pick up my guitar and play it or even look at it without acknowledging CJ ! He taught me when I was 19 although I knew him straight through Hoover Elemantary . He , Bill & Joe as Future History had no clue then that , in fact , they would BE Future History. God bless you buddy and your family . Much love from me to you ( my lessons were customed to learn Beatle songs )
Darren Hoffmaster
September 5, 2018
Miss and love you so much, it still is not the same without you. RIP my Brother
Bonnie Hoffmaster-Mineo
January 25, 2015
CJ, your memory will live on forever! I'm shocked and heartbroken you are no longer with us. You were my first true love, I always held a special place in my heart for you and will continue to forever. You are loved by so many people, you touched alot of hearts. You are one of the most kindest, talented, intelligent and free spirited people I have ever known. As hard as it is to say and believe, you are now in a better place. My heart goes out to your children you left behind and Tracey. I pray that they have much love and support and great memories to help get them through this tragic time. RIP CJ, PEACE, HUGS AND LOVE TO YOU, YOUR CHILDREN AND TRACEY AND ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS YOU LEFT BEHIND. May you rock on in heaven!
Jim Davide
January 25, 2015
It's been weeks and it's still a dark spot for anyone that knew him. I hope your soul is resting peacefully, my deepest condolences to your family.
Guy Collins
January 24, 2015
CJ, I am shocked and very saddened to hear of your passing. You will be greatly missed by all.
Love to Tracey, Amanda, Alyssa, and Ian. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Brent Lange
January 24, 2015
Thinking of all the good times in high school orchestra, orchestra gym (buncha nerds beating the jocks in floor hocky).CJ was a good person who never looked down on the orchestra nerds:he was a class act. Sorry to hear of his passing. One more thing to remind us of how mortal we are and how short our time here really is.
Diane Thompson
January 23, 2015
My fondest memories ... lunch...tuna fish sandwiches at your house everyday.
Your family will treasure all those fond memories.
Your cousin Diane Thompson
Future History rocks! we love you C.J.
Sussan Giallombardo
January 22, 2015
January 22, 2015
My condolences to the family and friends for the loss of a wonderful, talented and memorable man and musician. He was truly a unique individual, besides his music (which will live on as long as there is utube...) I remember him to be kind and optimistic and fun. He will be missed not only by his loved ones, but by anyone who ever knew him. He was one of the few who followed his dreams and made them real. Cheers to you CJ ! Rest in Peace - or a rock on .... If there is a way to do that he will find it. Already his animated 3 Little Pigs video is becoming and favorite to yet another generation - 11 year old cheerleaders in NC, my grandchildren in Missouri and a couple of old ladies in NC who think he was/is amazing. Green Jello/Green Jelly awesome as it was, I will remain a Future History fan forever. Knowing how many others will miss him can no doubt keep his family from grieving, but when that passes, we are all blessed to have something of him that will never die.
This was taken at the Limelight in NYC in 1993 on the Green Jello US tour. CJ was a natural ROCKSTAR!
Rose Mattrey
January 21, 2015
CJ was my room mate in Hollywood at one of the most fun times of my ife. I am gad we got to share those amazing, crazy times together.
Rose Mattrey
January 21, 2015
I took this photo of CJ in Germany whie we were on tour with Green Jello in 1993.
Rose Mattrey
January 21, 2015
C.J. we love you
Sussan Giallombardo
January 21, 2015
January 21, 2015
T Seger
January 21, 2015
I have fond memories of You and Future History. I have and always will think of you when I hear "Free Bird" playing. Prayers to your family. RIP CJ
Heather Kelly
January 21, 2015
My prayers to all a very talented man thru high school
Jon Moore
January 20, 2015
The last time I hanging out with Cj I was trying to convince him he needs to write a Christmas song and cited that 'grandma got run over by a rain deer' song. Cj chuckled and preceded to sing the whole thing and in a bunch funny different voices, for the next hour. At the time I was thinking I'm never gonna get Cj singing that song out of my head..Now I think to myself, I never wanna get Cj singing that song out of my head.
Lynne Vizzi
January 20, 2015
Rest in peace C.J. May both your Fathers be holding you warmly in their embrace. Thoughts and prayers to your beautiful mother and family.
Dan Malek
January 20, 2015
The man's guitar was his light. May he shine his eternal light in Heaven in the presence of the lord. God bless his family and children in this time of loss for all.
Cheryl Schultz
January 20, 2015
So sad to hear about the loss of such a gentle soul. I was lucky to have learned to play guitar with CJ. He spoke of his wife and children so often and with so much love. There is peace on the other side my friend.
NFB Friends in
January 20, 2015
A kind sweet man. We are all so sad for his loss. RIP CJ
Scott Whitmer
January 20, 2015
Our prayers go out to the Buscaglia family. CJ will be missed by many but his music will live on. RIP.
Kelly Sheehan
January 20, 2015
CJ you were one of a kind, sweet, immensely talented and creative, you a lived a life most others only dreamed about. You came, you saw, you conquered ! All but your last battle... You will be missed by us on earth, and will become yet another star in the heavens
Lisa Cater
January 20, 2015
RIP, much love to your family
ROCK STAR
January 20, 2015
ROCK ON
January 20, 2015
mike davidson
January 19, 2015
R. \m/ I. \m/ P.
January 19, 2015
rip in peace cj sorry for your loss tracey n family love 2 all
Becky Marchetti
January 19, 2015
Such a deep sadness filling my heart with this news. To know CJ was to adore him. What a tragedy for his family. I will keep them in my prayers.
Marcia Alberti / Goeddertz
January 19, 2015
I remember him...he was our drummer in orchestra...we even had to wait for him outside his house in the school bus on our way to a orchestra concert. We could not play without him
Colleen Kolenko-Russo
January 19, 2015
Keeping the Buscaglia Family in my thoughts and prayers. May your cherished memories provide comfort during this difficult time. Godspeed Rockstar...
Jennifer H.
January 19, 2015
CJ - your talent was HUGE, your heart even bigger. The world is a quieter place now, but your music will live on. And so will the memory of you in my heart. My sympathies to your family and your friends who will miss you, and my thanks to you for the impact you had on my life. Sleep well and be at peace.
BOBBY MANCUSO
January 19, 2015
MY BEST FRIEND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THANK YOU FOR BRINGING ME TO HOLLYWOOD, THANK YOU MORE FOR LETTING ME GET OUT OF THERE, MY GUITAR WILL NEVER SOUND AGAIN. IT WILL LAY IN SILENCE WTH YOURS.YOU WHERE MY IDOL.
Green Jelly Fan
January 18, 2015
In the 1980's, when most of us were pumping gas, joining the Army or deciding on a career path, CJ was laying tracks for featured music videos and living the life that most could only dream of. Congratulations on a life well lived but gone way too soon. Your contributions to music will never be forgotten. May your legacy be an inspiration to others.
Law Enforcer
January 18, 2015
Green Jello anyone?
C.J. was an immensely talented musician who's name belongs on the Ken West wall of distinction. Back in the 1980's, (when MTV played music videos), I'd point to the TV and say "that's the dude who used to play assemblies in the Kenmore West auditorium." Rest in peace CJ.
January 18, 2015
had it not been for cj, none off us would have been allowed on stage. he took his kenwest friends on the ride of our lifes. to play the wiskey a go go weekly standing next to my idol my techer, my best friend,was the highlite of my life.all the wrong notes i played and never a cpmplaint. god bless you picaso,my guitar lays next to yours in silence,,Bob mancuso
Michele Hession-Bykowicz
January 18, 2015
RIP in CJ....so many memories of you in school so many years ago. Always with a smile and a kind word to EVERYONE!!! Bless your family at this time and always....Michele Hession
Deedee Clohessy
January 18, 2015
CJ, you were loved by many and will be missed by all. My deepest condolences to CJ's family and friends.
Deedee Clohess
January 18, 2015
CJ, you were loved by many and will be missed by all. My deepest condolences to CJ's family and friends.
Wayne Lucas
January 18, 2015
My sincere condolences to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. I will always remember CJ fondly, and have wonderful memories of him. He was an extraordinary musician, and loved by all. I was truly one of the luckiest people in the entire world, to have been able to work with him, and FUTURE HISTORY. Love You "CJ" RIP!
January 18, 2015
What a horrible loss, he was a big part of all of lives the "Future History" groupies. All my love to his family, you are in my prayers. What a sad day, this is so devastating . You were so talented and kind. I HOPE you find peace in heaven....
bobby mancuso
January 18, 2015
Good night to the greatest guitarist.life will never be the same.from that glen gove garage,to the rest of the world.Your guitar still roars.How i wish i could have kept you in that garage.i thank you for sharing the stage and forgiving my wrong notes.I love you
Caryl Lowery
January 18, 2015
Rest in peace, it was a long struggle but you are now with angels.
jim Davide
January 18, 2015
Unexpected,. Unwarranted, unbelievable. My prayers with your family and spirit
David Allard
January 18, 2015
C.J. will be missed
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