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Michael Buffa Obituary


Michael Buffa Jr., 30, suddenly, beloved son of Michael and Marietta; loving brother of Frank and Tina; dear grandson of


Christine (Charles) Celuzzi and Peter Seriano and Clara nee Gattuso (the late Frank) Buffa; fond uncle of Gianna; nephew of


Anthony (Celeste) Seriano, Robert and John Buffa. Funeral Saturday 9:30 a.m. from Hursen Funeral Home, S.W. corner of Roosevelt and Mannheim Roads, Hillside/Westchester to Divine Providence Church, Westchester. Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3 to 9 p.m. Hillside. Info Toll-free:


1-800-562-0082 or www.hursen.com.



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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jul. 17, 2009.

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RICK & DEBIE ELSTNER

July 29, 2009

DEAR MIKE & ETTA,

OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY FOR THE LOSS OF MICHAEL. NO ONE OR NOTHING WILL EVER REPLACE HIM. ONLY YOUR MEMORIES WILL SUSTAIN YOU THRU LIFE. HE HAD THE GREATEST PARENTS AND REMEMBER, HE IS LOOKING AFTER YOUR WHOLE FAMILY UNTIL YOU CAN ALL BE TOGETHER.

ALL OUR LOVE, RICH & DEBIE ELSTNER

Mike Lovendahl

July 25, 2009

you'll be in my prayers....

Dawn Fleming

July 22, 2009

Dear Michael, Marietta and entire family - So sorry to hear about your loss. Aunt Sally and Lil Bessette told me what happened and I wanted to let you know I am praying for all of you.

Jamie Malatia

July 22, 2009

Dear Buffa Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know this must not be easy just know what he is in a better place. God will see you through this. Your family will be in my prayers.

July 17, 2009

Dear Buffa Family:
Please accept my sympathies at this most difficut time. My prayers are with you.
Bonnie Polis

Donald and Carol Zeedyk

July 17, 2009

Dear Michael and Marietta,

Donald and I are so very sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your son, Michael.
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Our hearts are very saddened with the loss of your son,this should never happen,our family has had too many of these losses.
Please find your strength to endure this from God.This is the only way to make it through a very hard and unbearable time in your life.
God will comfort you.

Our Love and sympathy to you and your family. Don and your cousin Carol Zeedyk

Maria & Paul Naye

July 17, 2009

Dear Mike, Marietta and the Entire Family,

Please accept our deepest sympathies for the sudden loss of Michael. Our hearts ache for you but we take comfort in knowing Michael has entered paradise. We are out of town and unable to be with you as you celebrate Michael’s life but know you and Michael are in our hearts and prayers.

Love always,

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