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Gail Bufano Obituary
AGE: 60 • Fair Haven
Gail R. Bufano, 60, passed away on Monday, March, 19, 2012, at St. Barnabas Hospice Palliative Care at Monmouth Medical Center. She was born in Englewood, lived in Cliffside Park before moving to Fair Haven 32 years ago. Gail loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends.
She is predeceased by her parents, Anton and Lillian Kabobjian; and her husband, Anthony P. Bufano Jr. Surviving are her three sons, Anthony P. Bufano III and his wife Julie of W. Long Branch, Joseph P. Bufano of Fair Haven, and Nicholas A. Bufano of Fair Haven; her daughter, Elena Bufano Zifchak and her husband Michael of Fair Haven; her brother-in-law, Robert Bufano and his wife Annette of Fair Haven; her two sisters, Nancy and her husband Matthew Halton of Cliffside Park, and Dorothy and her husband Manuel Depointe of E. Greenwich, Rhode Island; her two grandchildren, Claudia and Rocco Bufano; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the John E. Day Funeral Home, 85 Riverside Ave., Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2012 at the Church of the Nativity in Fair Haven. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Middletown. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in Gail's memory to the American Cancer Society, 801 Broad St., Shrewsbury, NJ. Please visit Gail's memorial website available at www.johnedayfuneralhome.com.
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Lenor Langan
March 23, 2012
To Gail's family, I am so very sorry for your pain. She was a very sweet person with an even sweeter smile. Stay strong and help each other through this difficult time.
Theresa Falcone
March 23, 2012
My deepest sympathy to all of you. I worked with Gail at the board office - I was the one who always helped her with her photos and camera - God, she loved her family so much and was so proud of everyone. She will be missed -
Lisa Johnson
March 23, 2012
Dear Elena and Family,
I just wanted you to know how truly sorry I am for your loss. Gail was an absolutely wonderful person. I'm so glad to have been able to know and work with her. Much love to you all.
March 22, 2012
Dear Family, I am truly sorry for your loss. It was easy to see how truly loved Gail was. Thank you for sharing her with us. Dorothy DeAngelo, RN Barnabas Hospice
Carol Dworkin-Oviedo
March 21, 2012
I was very saddened to hear of Gail's passing...I met Gail in elementary school, and we graduated high school together. Even though I haven't seen her in many years, I will remember her smile and her laugh. My deepest condolences to Gail's family.
Debbie Petraroi
March 21, 2012
Elena, and family words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Elena, I just want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Brach
March 21, 2012
Elena,Anthony,Joe,and Nick With deep sorrow my heart goes out to you. She was a beauty person. I will greatly miss her but her spirit will always be with us.She was so kind and thoughful to others. Here is to a great lady,she will be greatly missed by all
Tracy,Todd,Hope & Drew Lockwood
March 21, 2012
My heart goes our to all if you. Your mom was a great woman and we'll all miss her dearly! Love you all!!!
Tommy & Donna Cianflone
March 21, 2012
Dear Bufano Family:
The family at 540 Broadway will always have Gail in our hearts. Gail was a fun person to be around in and out of the office, I will miss her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during one of lifes most difficult times.
~ Our Deepest Sympathy ~
Jim Heller
March 21, 2012
Elena, Anthony, Joe and Nick,
Our family is deeply saddened by your mom's passing. She was a very caring woman who loved your family deeply. You are all great children and I know her and your dad were both extremely proud of all of you!
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