Dec 15, 1940 – Jul 30, 2019 (Age 78)
Nick Buoniconti was a Hall of Fame middle linebacker for the Miami Dolphins as part of their legendary teams in the 1970s. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.
Met with Kill Kilmer (Citrus College, Azusa, CA. Kill Kilmer what the rivals called him. Compliments of my father, met Kilmer when he played for Saints. Later he played for my dear brethren´s Redskins (George Allen). Friend of father´s (Michigan State Offensive Line) blessed us with shaking hands. 85 is a good number. AFL/NFL is my secret tabernacle. Blessings again,
Jeremy Johnson
August 16, 2025 | Other
I was honored to meet Mr at Buoniconti at Walter camp dinner at Woolsey Hall at Yale University.What a wonderful person as well as a great athlete.May he rest in peace and my condolences go out to Buoniconti family and son Marc
Never give up.Peter Gaudioso
Peter Gaudioso
August 08, 2021 | New Haven, CT | Friend
R.I.P. Nick, God Bless you and your family!
Gregory Cain
January 28, 2021 | Modesto, CA | Friend
I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS A 11 YEAR OLD BOY. MY FATHER TOOK ME TO SEE THE DOLPHINS AGAINST THE COLTS AT MEMORIAL STADIUM IN BALTIMORE BACK IN DECEMBER 1975. THE DOLPHINS LOST THAT GAME BELIEVE IT OR NOT THAT DAY. AFTER THE GAME ENDED, I WALKED OUT ONTO THE FOOTBALL FIELD & SPOTTED NICK BUONICONTI NUMBER # 85. I YELLED OUT HIS NAME BUT HE DID NOT ANSWER ME. HOWEVER, I KNEW HE HEARD MY VOICE! HE WAS THE BEST LINEBACKER IN THE GAME! I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A DOLPHINS FAN EVER SINCE THAT PERFECT 17-0...
JAMES KROGER
November 09, 2019 | CLARKSVILLE, MD
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JAMES KROGER
November 09, 2019 | CLARKSVILLE, MD | Friend
I only met him once at a party hosted by Roy Boe who was my law client. Nick had just received his law degree. We spent a long time talking about the law practice and representing professional athletes. I was so impressed by his genuineness....having met many professional athletes. I wish I had followed up with him. How wonderful how he soldiered on after that awful injury to his son...and raised so much money for the effort to deal with paralysis. I wish his family the very best but know the...
September 23, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of Nick. My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Janet Settembro
September 09, 2019 | Ludlow, MA
Our family extends our condolences to the family of Nick Buoniconti. His life and impact on the game of football and medical research will forever be remembered. He seemed to have been a larger than life individual who I am certain will be dearly missed.
We pray that you all are comforted by your memories and the promise of seeing him again under better conditions.
August 30, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
August 29, 2019