Bergenfield, New Jersey
BUFFINGTON John, of Bergenfield, New Jersey died Tuesday, December 21, 2010. John was born in Glen Ridge NJ, March 10, 1926, to Emory and Doris Buffington. John graduated high school in 1943 and then served in the military towards the end of WWII in Saipan. After leaving the military service...
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John was one of my father's dearest friends. I have wonderful memories of him whether camping at Cape Cod, hiking the Palisades, renovating the Buff's house or ours, or just talking, smiling and being a good friend. In my mind, John embodied the archetype of a good man, and he will be missed.
Kit Minden
January 11, 2011 | Midlothian, VA
Betty,
I just heard the news of John's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. All your friends at the YMCA Aquacize program miss you and hope you will return soon. Joe and I both are thinking of you. Please let us know if we can help.
Your friends from Mahwah,
Nicole and Joe Spinella
January 11, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting John when he was a volunteer in the Court Accompaniment Program for Bergen County Alternatives Domestic Violence Program-- a kinder and gentler man I have yet to meet. Many of our victims, understandably would be suspect of a man reaching out to help them while in this type of crisis, but John had such a gentle and caring way and was able to offer comfort and encouragement to victims as they attempted to navigate the legal system. I had not seen John in a few...
December 25, 2010
I first met John when he was Principal at Memorial School and I was a new teacher there. I remember how passionate he was about meeting the needs of the children but also very caring and supportive of his teachers. I was very lucky to have him as a mentor as a beginning teacher and later in life we continued our relationship as friends who shared interests in community, family, and children. I just received a card this week from Betty and John and this news is very sad. My sincere...
Betsy Blume
December 25, 2010 | Pembroke Pines, FL
Mr Buffington was a great principal and loved and respected by so many. RIP and my prayers go out to his family. Stephanie Russo Cantrell (Maywood NJ)
December 24, 2010
I remember Mr. Buffington when I was a student at Washington School in Bergenfield. He was a real inspiration to many of us in elementary school. I am proud to say that he inspired me as I enter my 31st year of teaching!
RIP great educator and Thanks for all the work you have done and the lives you have touched!
Jeffrey Aronsky
December 24, 2010 | Los Angeles, CA