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for Brandon Buffa
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Becky Z
April 26, 2019
For anyone who still visits here. I think about Brandon still. I was telling my girls tonight about a practical joke we once attempted. We were teenagers. We tied a rubber band around the spray hose in the kitchen sink and positioned it to spray at face level. We were begging my sister to use the sink so she'd get sprayed with water. She didn't fall for it despite our best efforts. Unfortunately we forgot about what we did to the sink and an hour later my mom used the sink and got sprayed in the face. She was not happy and Brandon and I got in some trouble. I had a good time reminiscing about that tonight with my kids. I wish I could call Brandon up so we could talk about that time. Miss you so much. I hope you and your mom are together in Heaven. With Love,Becky Z
Gail Moran
September 4, 2016
Thinking of you and Mom today. Always in in my prayers. Love you and miss you both.
November 15, 2011
Today your sweet mother and you have been reunited. Two sweet souls in heaven. My heart goes out to your family.
teresa robertson
February 8, 2011
oh my....i just was trying to facebook brian and brandon and i found out that you lost him in 2005...i am so sorry. i remember those summer days and nights at amboy...that was the highlight of my childhood...much love to all of you and you are in my prayers....
September 6, 2010
Brandon, hope you liked having your family, cousins and friends visit on your 5th angel day. You were in our thoughts all day and every day... We Love you and miss you....Mom & Dad
Caitlin & Brian Buffa
September 4, 2010
We love you Brandon! We hope you like the balloons :-)
Kathy Varzino
April 29, 2010
Can't stop thinking about you today Brandon. I prayed and prayed that you would hear me .... Miss you Brandon. Take care, hope Grandma Rose isn't being a big pain..LOL! Love ya XXOO Muah!
sandra george-maxwell
February 21, 2010
i am going to see your son and my father now
Roy Chinell, Sr
December 28, 2009
Brandon,
I need your help with my cell phone address book it needs to be reloaded.
Love and always thinking about you.
Gramps
Kathy Varzino
September 1, 2009
Brandon my sweet nephew, you will be in my thoughts today,and always,...not that I have to ask but please ask God to watch over Mom. Hugs and kisses all the way up to heaven! Love you, see you someday, Auntie Kathy
Kelly
August 31, 2009
Hope to see you some day again hopefully camping in the sky like the good old days.
AUNTIE KATHY
November 21, 2008
DEAR BRANDON, I HOPE YOU GET TO SEE GOD BLOW OUT HIS BDAY CANDLES THIS YEAR, I KNOW WILL I SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEDAY I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND NEVER FORGET YOU! AUNTIE KATHY
Rebecca Freeman
July 22, 2008
Hi Brandon. Hope heaven has high speed internet so that you can check this often. Miss you. Love, Becky
Adam Pesola
July 19, 2008
I was shocked when I heard this of Brandon as I have been out of state for a while now. I remember playing basketball with Brandon and junior high when we were in band together. I am truly sorry about your loss and my wishes go out to the Buffa family.
Mandy Morton
March 28, 2008
I didn't even know that Brandon passed away till couple years ago when Becky Z. told me and I didn't even realize that there was a site dedicated to him. Anyways...
Brandon was such a good friend and a great person to know. I want to say to his family that I am so sorry for your loss and I will miss him dearly!
Brian
November 9, 2007
Happy b-day Brando!
Micki Scroppo
October 22, 2007
Marty & Al, I am so sad for the loss of your son. I have always heard how close you and your kids were . You were so proud of them, and had so much fun together. There are no words that could ever describe your saddness. But I know that Christ feels your pain and cries with you. Love Aunt Micki
VINCENT & GRACE PERNA
October 22, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Louis Varzino
September 29, 2007
Brandon was by far one of the funniest cousins i ever had. He was really the on that got into video games. I remember him and sammy would always make me laugh to the piont of peeing myself at family partys. Every time i wanted to play a game he would pretend no one was asking...sounds mean but i would always laugh histarically i miss brandon alot and i hope i can make ppl laugh as much as he did someday
Karen Tuegel
September 13, 2007
I met Brandon many years ago while he was at his aunt's house. Brandon's warm smile and charming personality always lit up the room. He was an amazing friend and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with Brandon and his family.
Dean steinbrenner
May 29, 2007
I grew up with brandon at the campground im very sorry for your loss. your in my prayers brandon..
Katie O'connell
April 19, 2007
Brandon and I first meet at the campground where we both spent many summers with a lot of great life long friends. I'm sorry to have lost him as a friend, but am a better person and friend myself because of him.
Sabrina Naranjo-Villalvazo
December 13, 2006
There aren't word to express how sorry I am for your families loss. I know they miss you a lot. I just want to say that when I hear your name or think of you it always brings a smile to my face. when I first moved to Villa Park you were in my class and I was lucky to get to know you and go to school with you for so many years. I will always remember you being so Happy, kind and smiling all the time. Thanks for the memories.
tiffany paris
December 12, 2006
rest in peace!
Dan Macdonald
December 12, 2006
Hey. This is Dan Macdonald. I went to Willowbrook HS and was one of Brandon's cohorts in a few classes. Brandon was always such a positive person and he truly will be missed. I have moved to the Rockford area, so this was actually the first time I heard about your loss. However, my prayers are with you all and may God give you strength to carry on. Sincerely, Dan
Blaire Bestwina
December 12, 2006
My heart goes out to the whole family. Brandon will be deeply missed by me and many other forever, Love Ya Brandon.
WAYNE AND DORIS RISSMAN
December 6, 2006
AL AND MARTY. DORIS AND I GIVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY IN BRANDON'S PASSING WE HAVE KNOWN, YOU FOLKS ALONG TIME SEEN HIM GROW UP. WE ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM.
Lin
November 20, 2006
Still on my mind, forever in my heart. Love you always Brandon
Bridget Moran
November 19, 2006
Brandon buddy I miss and love you so very much, always thinking and praying about you.
Rebecca Freeman (Zak)
September 13, 2006
Brandon,
I am always thinking of you. I miss you and I love you. I will never forget you.
Always your friend no matter what the distance,
Rebecca
Kate O'Connell
September 4, 2006
I can't believe Brandon has been gone a year now. I know he's in watching down on us. It was nice seeing everyone at the cemetery today and I was glad to be able to visit and share some memories with you.
Patricia Pepe
August 27, 2006
We can't believe that Brandon has been gone for almost a year. We still miss him very much. We talk about him often. We always laugh and smile when we think and talk about him. The one thing that he left us all who knew him with is our memories of all the good times he gave us. We will miss him forever. Love, Auntie Pat and family
Cindy Schroeder
August 25, 2006
You dont know me but I wish to extend my sympathy for the loss of your precious son. You have made a beautiful web site in his memory that you and others who love him can cherish forever. I know your pain well. I lost my 16 yr old daughter Heather 4 -1/2 yrs ago due to an automobile accident. Time cannot heal what we cannot change. We deserve our precious children just like everyone else does. Family and friends I urge you to never stop talking about Brandon. His family is entitled to hear their sons name forever. Its a very hard journey with the same outcome. I will pray that Brandon gives you signs that hes safe and happy in God's care. Keep an open mind and you will find that its the beginning for Brandon and not the end. Take care.
Caitlin Neal
August 18, 2006
Thinking of you Brandon.
Rebecca Zak
June 6, 2006
Dear Al, Marty & Brian (my family from down the block),
Brandon was one of my first friends. I have been so blessed to have known him and be his friend for so long. I think of him often and sometimes forget that he has moved on to better things. I miss him very much. I think back to when we were kids and how he was always looking for ways to "start a business" as kids - washing cars, selling lemonade, raking lawns. My thoughts wander to what he would have become had he stuck around. I love him with all of my heart and I am so happy that I got to be a part of his. Thinking of you often.
Love you Al, Marty, Brian, and of course Brandon.
Sean Moran
March 24, 2006
Still thinking of you Brandon. Missing my cousin and thinking of you will forever be a part of my everyday. Love you kid
Kay Cruz
February 20, 2006
My brother Jim used to hang out with Brandon and I have to say that Brandon was full of so much life and that he was like another one of the "big brothers" i had.
I miss you terribly Brandon.
R.I.P
I will never forget you
Mary Pulaski
December 20, 2005
Dear Al,Marty and Brian, Thank you for sending me this link I miss seeing Brandon and joking with him about General Hospital and Dancing With the Stars. I hope that you stay strong and know that he would want you to remember the happy times of which you have so many. I think of him and you often so please keep in touch.
Pam Gade
November 4, 2005
Dear Al and Marty and Brian,
Although we were not able to meet Brandon in person we knew much of him from you both. May you always know that you are all in our prayers and thoughts each and everyday. We are so very saddened by your loss. All of your friends in the Fox Valley Chapter are always here for you.
Pam and Bill Gade
Lauren Pope
October 6, 2005
Mr. & Mrs. Buffa and Brian- You have no idea how saddened I was by hearing of Brandon's passing. I remember him as this spunky little boy who always had a bright smile on his face. I cannot imagine what you are feeling but can offer you solace in the fact that I know my grandpa, Harry Green, is taking care of him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
L.M. and R.F. Chinell, grandparents
September 22, 2005
Our hearts ache at this sad time so much. We cannot express the sadness that we feel. It was overwelming to see the amount of wonderfull people that came to share our grief. We did not know there were so many lives our woderful grandson touched in the small of time that GOD let him be with us. He made us happy with his love and humor that he displade so well. We thank GOD for this time we had him with us. Our love for Marty, Al and Brian in this time we hope will help them through their heartaches.
Gail Moran
September 22, 2005
Brandon, you are now in heaven with your Heavenly Father. You are and always will be in my prayers daily. Now that your with your Heavenly Father you are able to pray and watch over all your loved ones. I miss you and hope someday I can be as brave as you were during all your suffering times. Jesus, Mary, & Joseph we love you save souls. I pray that your mother, father and your brother will someday smell that wonderful fragerance of Roses from the Rosary that will be with you always so they will know in there hearts that you are very happy and with them always. God Bless you always. Love Auntie Gail, Oh and will you please pray for my family and myself too.
Keith & Therese Surges
September 14, 2005
Our very deepest sympathies to the family. The loss of a child is almost too much to bear, but we overcome it in the belief that God has plans bigger and better for them than can be achieved here on earth. Know that others share in your grief.
Nicole LoVecchio
September 11, 2005
I was so shocked to hear about Brandon. It had been years since I had contact with him. I went to school with him and worked with him during high school. He was a great guy and had an awesome sense of humor! I'll always remember the good times and I'll always be thankful to him for setting me up with a man that will be my future husband. My sympathies go out to all of his friends and family.
Marge Smith
September 11, 2005
Marty, Al & Brian,
I was so shocked to hear of Brandon's passing. I did not know Brandon personally but I have heard over the past year or more of all of his medical problems he was encountering. I know you will always remember him in your heart. If I can be of any help to you feel free to call me anytime.
My thoughts and prayers go out to you & your family.
Marge Smith
Jim & Lynn Berry
September 10, 2005
Marty and Al,
Our very deepest sympathies for your loss.
Joe and Kathy Caldwell
September 9, 2005
To our dear friends - Al and Marty, We have been praying for you and your family. For whatever reason that the Lord wanted Brandon at such a young age will forever be a mystery. We hope you can find peace very soon.
With much sympathy,
Joe and Kathy Caldwell
Sandi DelGiudice
September 9, 2005
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time.
Jim, Sheryl, Alissa and Kristi Ammirati
September 9, 2005
Mr. & Mrs. Buffa and Brian, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Brandon is now home, free of pain and at peace. He is in God's hands. May you have all the strength and courage during this difficult time.
Irene Belesiotis
September 8, 2005
Even throughout all of his battles with illness, Brandon's spirit remained strong, so even though his body could not keep up, Brandon's spirit will forever live on in all of the lives he touched.
Terri Stoltz
September 8, 2005
Al, Marty and Brian, I don't have any words that will express how sorry I am for your loss. Brandon will always live on in our hearts. I love you very much and will always be here if there is ever anything you need.
All our love, Terri and Karly
Pat Pepe
September 8, 2005
Dear Al, Marty, amd Brian,
How can words tell how we feel about Brandon, in the short time we had with him, he touched us all in so many ways, he was such a clown, with a soft side. I am so glad that I was able to watch him grow into the fine young man he was. He would hang here with the boys, and would always come in the house, give me a kiss and say, "Hi Auntie Pat" I never knew just how precious those times would be, I am so sorry I took them for granted. Me and my family will really miss him. We love you all alot.
Alisha Stoltz
September 8, 2005
Al, Marty and Brian -
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Brandon was an exceptional guy and quite the character! He always knew how to make someone laugh and put a smile on their face. He will never be forgotten and will always be in our hearts. I'm lucky to have gotten to grow up with him and know him. Have comfort in knowing he's in a better place now. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Suzanne Wysocke
September 8, 2005
Dear Buffa Family: You're in our thoughts and prayers. May you find peace and comfort with the love of all your family and friends. Brandon is a peaceful angel looking over you all. Our deepest sympathy, Steve and Sue Wysocke.
Jason Rood
September 8, 2005
Brian and family, I can not imagine the emotion within your hearts these past few days, just know that my prayers are with you. Brian, I wish I could join you tomorrow in saying goodbye.
Janine Hines
September 7, 2005
To family & friends,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I wish we could have had more time with him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
caryl majewski
September 7, 2005
Words can never replace a son, a brother, a friend. May Brandon's life and sufferings bring your family strength and hope. May God bless you and give you His peace.
Norma (Damiano) Petersen
September 7, 2005
Dear Martha & family, I was so sad to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Norma
The Varzino Family
September 7, 2005
Dear Al,Marty and Brian,
Our family will never ever be the same. God give us strength for the days that we are left here on earth without that wonderful boy. I will always treasure the last days I had with Brandon. I love you. Kathy Varzino and Family
Stephanie Karcz
September 7, 2005
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all during your time of need.
Caitlin Neal
September 7, 2005
Brandon will be forever in our hearts. We miss you!
Dory Ahrens
September 7, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time!
Lauren Reilly
September 7, 2005
We are so sorry for your terrible loss. Brandon was a wonderful person and will be taken well care of in heaven. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you.
Lauren Reilly and Jim Tauchen
Jennifer Majewski
September 7, 2005
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. I am very sorry for your loss.
Please visit the website below created in honor of Brandon and add your pictures and memories.
website:
www.stoltzdesign.net/brandon.html
Bryan, Adam, & Peggy Schrippe
September 7, 2005
Mr. & Mrs. Buffa & Brian We are deeply saddened by this tragic event. Brandon was like family to us. We have shared many a memory with him as well as the family. If not for him we would not know everyone we do today. He has touched many lives, and for that he will always be remembered and loved. We love you Brandon and you will always be in our prayers.
Bonnie Burkhardt
September 7, 2005
My sympathy goes out to all friends and family. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. Brandon will ALWAYS be in my heart and memories.
Nicole Barg
September 7, 2005
Al & Marty, I only wish there were words that could comfort you. I am so sorry. We all love you both very much. All our love, The Bargs.
The Kocolowski Family
September 7, 2005
We were saddened to hear of your loss. Please know that you will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Beth Gustafson
September 7, 2005
Mr. & Mrs. Buffa & Brian, I am so sorry to hear about Brandon. The memories he brought to us all will life on forever. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jack Stoltz
September 7, 2005
We will all miss you Brandon.
Darlene, Jerry, Jenny, and Chris Lull
September 7, 2005
Our deepest sympathy is with you at this time. We will be praying for your family.
Maureen Duda
September 7, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with my friends Al and Marty and Brian at this most difficult time. I love you.
Justin Mescher
September 7, 2005
My deepest sympathy to your family in your time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Laura Jarkovich
September 7, 2005
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michael Wonderlich
September 7, 2005
Dear Marty, Alan and Brian: Carole and I and the member's of St. Luke's Lutheran wish to express our heart felt condolences. Brandon will be missed for his love, sincerity, joy and beautiful attitude towards life and God.
Debbie Foley
September 7, 2005
My Deepest Sympathy to Your Family
Maureen Henderson
September 7, 2005
BRANDON MAY YOU REST IN PEACE MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH HIS FAMILY
From the Staff of Steuerle Funeral Home, Ltd.
September 7, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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