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Michael Buonauro Obituary

BUONAURO, MICHAEL A. Michael Andrew Buonauro, born on May 27, 1979 in Holy Cross Hospital, Fort Lauderdale, FL, died May 28, 2004. Michael moved to Central Florida and spent the balance of his life in this area. Michael attended UCF and pursued many areas of study. He was involved in the UCF newspaper, hosted a radio show at Rollins College and published several on-line comics - Dr. Lobster, Wrench Farm and Gamer Hotties. He was most proud of his short novel still in progress, Marvelous Bob. Left behind to cherish his memory are his mother and father, Frank and Judy of Windermere; sisters, Felicia Weingartner of Albuquerque, Maria Buonauro of Winter Garden and brother, Frank Anthony of Albuquerque; as well as his paternal grandmother, Christine Buonauro of Maitland, and maternal grandfather, C.W. Sebring of Parkland, FL; his aunt, Regina Bowerman of Maitland, uncle Robert and aunt Teena Buonauro of Orlando, and aunt Leatitia and uncle Gunars Tabaks of Arlington, TX; his cousins Kris, Paul, Brooke, Hanna, Alfred and Genni; nephews Tommy and James Weingartner and Abby Meeks. A Memorial Mass will be on Friday, June 4, 2004 at 10AM at the St. James Cathedral Catholic Church, 215 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 407-422-2005. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 6-8PM at the funeral home. Services by WOODLAWN MEMORIAL PARK & FUNERAL HOME. Phone 407-293-1361.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel from Jun. 2 to Jun. 3, 2004.

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Michele Torres

June 28, 2004

Dear Frank and Judy

I wish to express my deepest sympathies in hearing of your son's passing. I wish there were words that could erase your hurt. I can tell you it gets easier if you could even imagine, a word " easier" being associated with losing one you love so dear. I lost my Dad just weeks before Michael and even though it seems some days I just don't want to get out of bed, his loving memories and spirit reach out and make me function. Look carefully and don't miss the signs, Michael will always be with you and he will help you through life and wait to be with you both again.

Thinking of you, Michele & Nelson Torres ( Oh Nuts- )

Jeffrey Schwentner

June 26, 2004

Mike (aka Miguel),

Not a day goes by that I don't think of you and the times we've had. Like that Halloween in elementary school when my mom made me dress up as Pepe Le Peu and you wore the fisherman (or was it hunter) gear. You were the only one who didn't ridicule me! Or the time when you tied me to a chair for an hour (possibly longer) on a vacation… I’m glad your parents showed up when they did, I would otherwise still be in that chair! Or the time when you blamed me for your bad luck in Vegas and refused to play craps with me… oddly enough you started winning when I wasn’t there! Thank you for all of the memories. You were my best friend and I miss you very much.

Love,

Jeff (aka Fernando)

Rob Boucher

June 5, 2004

Mike, I miss you so much buddy. Thank you for all the good memories from the comics you wrote to your martial arts thing you were doing for a while to the jokes we played on Jeff S. (sorry about the plastic wrap Jeff). You'll live on in all of us from all the joy you brought to the table. God speed Mike.

Dena & Bob Boucher

June 5, 2004

Judy & Frank, We first met Michael when our son's (Rob) were attending elementary school. I'm glad their friendship grew through the years. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers.

Adam Kobler

June 5, 2004

Mike...



Wherever you are, I hope you have found peace. You were one of the funniest people I knew in Orlando, and one of the nicest Acacians I had the pleasure of calling Brother.



The world has lost a remarkable man.

Mark Griffis

June 5, 2004

Mike was a great guy, full of wit, and had a insatiable passion for life. His creative talent never ceased enthralling his friends, and even strangers. He will be deeply missed.

MARVIN DIAMOND

June 4, 2004

Frank and Judy, our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. We saw him grow over the years into a wonderful young man. We recently spoke with him and we will miss seeing him greatly.

Marvin & Nancy Diamond

Heather Gorlitz

June 4, 2004

I had only met Michael once, and that was at this last JACON. We hosted a web-comics panel together, and he left quite the impression on me. I wanted to get to know him better, and the last thing I said to him was that I would keep in contact...

~Forever a fan,

Herb Huddleston

June 4, 2004

Frank & Judy -



My sincerest condolences on your loss.

Dante Sampang

June 4, 2004

Mike was a joy to know. He was creative and funny and I can't believe he is gone. I worked with Mike at UCF and he was one of my favorite people to work with.



He made a lot of people smile. He was positive and always smiling and a friendly guy.



I pray that he is at peace now.



I am sorry for your Family's loss.

William Highfield

June 4, 2004

Our prayers go with you, Frank and Judy. My God comfort you in this difficult time. The Lord needed another angel, I guess, and called Michael to a better place. God bless.

Dr. John Di Pierro

June 3, 2004

Dear Mr. $ Mrs. Buonauro:



As his French instructor, I join Michael's fellow students in expressing our deepest and most sincere condolences for the tragic and untimely loss of your son. During his short stay with us in class, Michael's talent and congeniality left a quick imprint on me and his fellow students, and his kind expression of enjoyment and appreciation of my class to you, will be warmly remembered by me and his classmates, and serves as a testimonial to Michael's fine character. We shall miss him, and we shall pray for him, and for both of you and for all his loved ones. May God keep him in His embrace, grant him eternal peace, and may He bless you and comfort you all in this time of great need.

Citizens Bank of Oviedo Alafaya

June 3, 2004

Michael was such a sweet person, he brought happiness everytime he walked into the bank. We will all miss him dearly!

pat feliciano

June 2, 2004

my prayers are with you. PAT

cindy williams

June 2, 2004

I am so sorry,I wish there was something that could be said or done to help with the pain I would gladly do it.I loved Michael since the day we met,and will never forget him.With all my love Cindy

Wayne Rosser

June 2, 2004

My heart goes out to the Buonauro family.

Michael Musial

June 2, 2004

I rememeber how witty and intelligent mike was. The world has lost another great man. I am glad I got the chance to know him, I wished to know him more.



Smooth sailing Mike...

Edwin & Carolyn Cichonski

June 2, 2004

Sorry to hear about your loss.Our prayers are with all of you

Edwin & Carolyn Cichonski

CONNIE PARKER JIM HENDRIX

June 2, 2004

DEAR FRANK AND JUDY, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MICHAEL. OUR HEARTS GO

OUT TO BOTH OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Jimmy Boczkowski

June 2, 2004

My prayers are with you

robert boczkowski

June 2, 2004

My heart is out to Judy and Frank.May God keep you strong.

Rita Boczkowski

June 2, 2004

Dear Judy and Frank



No words can express our deepest sympathy we are all so truly sorry for your great loss.

All our love and prayers

Rita, Jimmy & Matthew Boczkowski

Jill King

June 2, 2004

To Bob, Teena, and all members of the Buonauro family. My deepest sympathy.

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