Angelo Bufalino Obituary

Angelo J. Bufalino, 82, of Pittston, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2013, in Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Plains Township, surrounded by his family.

Born in Pittston on Dec. 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Joseph and Grace Asaro Bufalino.

He was a graduate of Pittston High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

He operated dress factories and cutting rooms in the area garment industry. He was a member of St. Joseph Marello Parish, Pittston.

He was avid walker with his close friends and he enjoyed his daily visits to DeLuca's Music Store. He also enjoyed his Sunday dinners with his family. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle, and will be truly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Margaret Plisko Bufalino, in 2007; a grandson, Joseph Bufalino, in 2007; and a brother, Lawrence Bufalino.

Surviving are his son, Joseph Bufalino, and his wife, Karen, Falls; daughter, Joanne Bufalino, Plains; grandchildren Angelo Bufalino; Christina Bufalino-Rittenhouse and her husband, Lloyd, and Gabriella Bufalino; a great-grandson, Lloyd Rittenhouse III; sisters, Sally Lombardozzi, Toms River, N.J.; Mary Jo DiLeo and her husband, Joseph, Pittston; Grace Hassey and her husband, Tony, West Pittston; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be Saturday, April 13, at 9 a.m. from the Peter J. Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Marello Parish, 237 William St., Pittston. Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Exeter. Friends may call Friday, April 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made at www.peterjadoniziofuneralhome.com.

Published by Times Leader on Apr. 11, 2013.
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Joanne and Joe and the Dileo, Hassey and Lombardozzi families, so sorry to hear about Angelo, he was a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Jerry Mecadon

May 1, 2013

Joanne - Sorry to hear about the loss of your father.Our thoughts amd prayers go out to you and your family at a difficult time

George Weitz

April 18, 2013

I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Angelo in Pennsylvania I am sorry you never had the opportunity to him.

April 13, 2013

Joe and Joanne and family, so sorry for your loss, he was a great man, he will be sadly missed.My thoughts and prayers are with you all.God Bless

Donna Ritz Bobbouine

April 12, 2013

Uncle Angelo..Always a kind word, always happy to see you and give you a hug no matter how long it had been since you last saw him. One last hug before you move on..

Lee Ann

April 12, 2013

Dad,

You are my beautiful angel and I love you more than words can express. Love you. KRB

Karen Bufalino

April 12, 2013

Sorry for your loss.

Angelo

April 12, 2013

Joanne - Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. May it help to know that we're thinking of you with deepest sympathy and heartfelt understanding. The Maguire Family

Deb Maguire

April 12, 2013

SALLY,MARY JO AND GRACE..SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

April 11, 2013

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