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for Theodore LABUZZETTA
Jim Ruggiero
April 12, 2025
My deepest condolences to the Labuzzetta family. I know that he passes away many years ago, however, I just discovered it now as I joined the West Seneca West Senior High Facebook page as I live in Florida for over 25 years. I graduated from WSW in 1977, and I was one of the troublemakers that keep your dad busy back in the day. The nice thing is as I matured and went to college, and became a respectable person, your dad's influence still is with me to this day. He was tough but fair, and I probable get hit more than most with his clipboard, but I highly respected him. RIP Mr. Labuzzetta.
Jeanne Schuler
March 26, 2019
Mary, Thinking of you today. Your Dad was a wonderful, loving and caring man. I am so blessed to have you, his daughter, as my dearest friend. Love you, Jeanne
John DePlato
November 28, 2016
Mr Labuzzetta was one of the greatest educators I ever met. Without knowing it, he had a positive influence on my life. I was lucky enough to have a fun, but respectful relationship (although he never did pay for me to go to law school like he promised!). My favorite memory is when a friend and I cut a chemistry test (and got caught). Ted and Frank Ventura were literally laughing at us, as it appears we were the first to ever cut the Dr's class! I will never forget them laughing at two sophomores ( and we were wise fools). He told us we had a weeks detention but never enforced it. Saw him years later and he said he didn't because he was amused we had the gall to do it.
My thoughts and prayers for his family, but know the Mr. Labuzzetta was loved and admired by countless people he touched.
Gerald Schuler
April 5, 2016
Dear Norma, Mary and entire family, Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of Theodore. I was so fortunate to have met him and enjoy his company. Being able to spend time with him shooting in the yard is a memory I will always treasure. Respectfully, Jerry Schuler
Paula Labuzzetta Krotz
April 5, 2016
It seems many feel fortunate to have known Ted Labuzzetta as a friend, neighbor, teacher, and administrator. I was most fortunate of all; he was my loving brother.
Paula Labuzzetta Krotz
April 5, 2016
It seems many feel fortunate to have known Ted Labuzzetta as a friend, neighbor, teacher, and administrator. I was most fortunate of all; he was my loving brother.
April 5, 2016
To The Labuzzetta Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of Ted. May the good Lord rest his soul in peace and may perpetual light shine upon him.
Respectfully,
Bill & Corrine Rogowski
Nokomis, Florida
Robert Lipinoga
April 4, 2016
I always respected his authority and character and am likely a better man for having known him. RIP
Robin McCanna
April 4, 2016
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. May God give you comfort and the memories give you peace.
Barb Moesch
April 3, 2016
Thoughts and prayers are with your family
Bev and Hank Szymendera
April 3, 2016
Our prayers and sympathy for the family of a wonderful neighbor and a terrific man.
Paul Labuzzetta
April 3, 2016
Thanks to all for all your kind words from his knucklehead son Paul! As you get older you really appreciate the wisdom of my father. He was a great influence in my life and my light bulb didn't light up until I was in my mid twenties. We need more men like him to just do something about problems when they happen and not after the smoke clears. When attending many events at West Seneca West saw many students greet my father. Some called him Ted, the beak and Lab. You know they all respected him. He didn't give up on people and always pushed bettering yourself. Thanks again for all your kind words!
Christa Fraser
April 3, 2016
Students recognize when a teacher truly cares about them, and Mr. Labuzzetta certainly did. He was a wonderful teacher, and a true gentleman. Thanks for everything, Mr. Labuzzetta. My sincere condolences to his family.
Elizabeth Wagner
April 2, 2016
My Dad, the late Anthony Wagner, spoke fondly of Mr. Labuzzetta. My sister-in-law made sure we received notice and I wish to share the kind memories, prayers and heartfelt condolences with you from the whole Wagner family.
Lori McDermott
April 2, 2016
Mr. Labuzzetta was a favorite of mine. I'll never forget his strict, yet fun disciplinarian style. He was a favorite of mine. We need his style today. What a great guy! RIP Mr. Labuzzetta, you certainly put me in my place when I needed it. WSW Class of 1982
Debbi Neubeck
April 2, 2016
Ted was one of my favorite administrators at West Senior. He was a man to emulate for a new teacher. I loved his personality and how he dealt with the students. Ted broke up many a tryst with "Let's go Romeo" with a smirk and a glint in his eye. We both loved eating eggplant and he never forgot to bring me a few from his beautiful garden. God bless my dear friend, you will be greatly missed. by all.
Sally Sekuterski/Fuson
April 2, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
What a great guy he was. Not often do you hear students saying how much they liked their teachers and principals? But everyone of us has a great story to tell about Mr Labuzzeta. He was one in a million.
Ellen Coleman White
April 2, 2016
Mr. Labuzzetta was stern on the exterior, but had the heart of a kind gentleman. He had a "hello" for any of us in daily passing & a great sense of humor, but I was never the one getting in trouble in the hallways! What a wonderful influence on many of the WSW Sr. High School students! May he rest in peace & his family realize how appreciated he was. c/o 1976
Elizabeth Peters
April 2, 2016
Mr. Lab was an awesome Vice-Principal! Kind, funny, compassionate. Prayers to his family. God Speed, Mr. Lab!
April 2, 2016
a man of many faces.. teaching the kids who crossed his path. May he rest in peace. Prayers and strength to his friends and family,
Virginia Lopez
April 2, 2016
He was a man who made a difference in so many of our life's. We need more teachers and vice principal's like him today. May he RIP
Carol Carducci Styluades
April 1, 2016
i feel so fortunate to have been able to reconnect with him a few years ago. I was able to see that the strict Vice Principal was really such a kind man with a wonderful wit. He touched many lives, and he is being remembered by many former students today. Rest in peace Sir,
Shelly Rogalski-Laboy
April 1, 2016
Let's GO Romeo.....God speed Mr Labuzzetta
Tom and Lindy Redmond
April 1, 2016
It was a great pleasure to work with Ted for many years. Our deep sympathy to Norma and entire family. What a great man.
Susan Keefer
April 1, 2016
A true gentleman and a pleasure to have worked with at West Seneca West, my deepest sympathies to Norma and family.
Michael Michalak
April 1, 2016
Sorry to the family for your loss. I graduated in 1983 from WSW. I wasn't the best behaved or smartest kid in school, but "Uncle Ted" as I used to call him always treated me fairly whether it was for getting in trouble or just lending me lunch money for the day, I always respected the man. He was one of a few adults from my school years who made a difference in my life and actually made me think I could be a better person, even during the times when I didn't always respect myself. God bless him!
MIKE DUSCH
April 1, 2016
MR L DEFINENITLY INFLUENCED MANY LIVES DURING HIS CARRER AT WEST SENECA WEST SENIOR, HIS SOMTIME TOUGH APPROACH WAS REALLY WHAT WAS NEEDED TO QUELL THE "TROOPS" ,HIS MEMORY LIVES ON AND WILL CONTINUE TO LIVE ON FOR YEARS TO COME, REST IN PEACE MR L. YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE ULTIMATE HALL PASS
Fay Coblentz
April 1, 2016
My Sympathy
Fay Coblentz
ICHS--Retired
Dan Berger
April 1, 2016
A master of humor, fair discipline, mentorship and gentle compassion. Here is indeed a role model that, as both an educator and administrator at West Seneca West HS, made a very real and positive difference in my life.
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