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for Vito Buffa
Rich & Bonnie Gattone
May 1, 2024
Think of you often and good times with the family.
Rich & Bonnie
April 30, 2023
Miss you cousin. Always will remember the good times with family.
Lisa Trozzolo
April 30, 2021
Another sad anniversary. Susan, my heart goes out to you & your family. God Bless!
Jennifer Langham
June 1, 2018
Vito became a very special part of my life in 2015. I had the pleasure of helping his daughter Sue take care of him for several months. He still smiled despite all he was going through. His family would tell me heartwarming, intetesting and funny stories about him in his younger days. He was a brave firefighter, devoted father and genuine animal lover. Vito is someone I would have liked to know in his youthful years, but I am greatful to have met him nonetheless. He was a devoted man who gave so much to everyone around him. My husband and I send condolences to his family, especially Sue; his loving daughter that went above and beyond caring for her dad.
Vito, you are loved and will be missed!
FRANK GRECO
May 27, 2018
Vito who was my first cousin was my inspiration to work hard on the job. He gave me the opportunity as a teenager to work in his restaurant business. Because I didn't drive, Vito would pick me up to go to work with him. From Chicago, we would travel to Brookfield, a suburb of Chicago about an hour or so drive with no highways.
Through Vito's restaurant business, I learned how important customer service is. Vito's business taught me the basics of customer service, marketing, and sales. Vito, thank you so much for taking me on in your business.
My condolences to Carol and his daughters. Vito worked hard for his family whom he loved very much.
Sincerely,
Frank Greco
Ron van Veldhoven
May 27, 2018
My moment with Vito:
I think it was oktober 1997, Vito invited me and Cara for diner at the restaurant named the Como inn
I will never forget the moment that I arrived at the restaurant, It was if I walked into a perfect scene of a sicilian movie. Outside Vito was waiting for me in a long camelcolored coat with a toothpick in the corner of his mouth.
I was walking to him and I felt like I was meeting the Don
That night I had a wonderful diner with Vito, Carol and Cara, one to remember.
When I returned to Amsterdam I bought Vito a baseball cap with the word AMSTERDAM on it.
Few weeks later I met Vito at the carlot, he had proudly the cap on.
Vito, a man with humor, charisma and Italian style!
R.I.P
May 15, 2018
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Dawn Fleming (Ellefsen)
May 15, 2018
I will always remember Vito's smile and laugh. He was such a nice man. He had a similar personality like my mom (his first cousin). My heart goes out to all of you. Peace to all of you as well.
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Mom, Ellen O'Connell, Sheri and Dad
Charles Labotka
May 9, 2018
Lisa Trozzolo
May 9, 2018
Susan, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Beloved Dad. He sounds like quite a character, bringing joy to many. He will always be with you in your heart and in your memories. My thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God Bless.
1999
Susan Buffa
May 9, 2018
Andrew Misiorowski
May 8, 2018
Vito worked his whole life to ensure his family would be taken care of, and we will forever be grateful for him and his kind heart.
Alison Rigsby , MSN
May 8, 2018
I am so very sorry about the passing of Vito Buffa. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad time.
Charles Labotka
May 8, 2018
As I remember Vito, I recall the time a bunch of us (Vito, Carol, Sheri and I) piled into the family car one hot summer's evening and went to the Feast in Melrose Park . When we got there, Vito says to me, Chuck, let's get some clams. So we saunter off to a booth selling raw clams. Not wanting to appear like a novice, we wolfed down a dozen raw clams together! Not wanting to appear uncool, never having raw clams before, I choked and gagged my way through that. I think he knew, but famously pretended not to notice. I look back to that evening as one of the most fun of my life.
1974
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
Phil, Vito & Felix 2003
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
1999
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
1978
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
CFD Retirement Lexington House
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
October 1993
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
Christmas December 2005
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
Vito's surprise 60th
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
Wisconsin 1980
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
Fourth of July Kiwanis Park 2006
Susan Buffa
May 7, 2018
Linda Montano
May 7, 2018
Sue and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Sending love, healing thoughts and prayers.
Steve Rosen
May 7, 2018
So sorry for your loss. My condolences to the the Buffa family.
Jennifer Cegielski
May 7, 2018
Memories of your warm smile as we sat around your kitchen table when Cara and I were growing up. Rest In Peace, Mr Buffa. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Buffa, Sue, Sherry, Cara and their families. Jenny Cegielski and family
Elizabeth Purcell
May 7, 2018
My deepest sympathy to the Buffa family. Hold gently those memories of a proud and loving family man. Know that you are in my prayers......
Sincerely, Elizabeth Purcell
Paul Thomas
May 7, 2018
My memories of Vito are of his warmth and dedication to Family. Anyone who knew him felt it. I am so sorry to hear that he passed on, but I'm relieved to know he is no longer struggling with a body that would not cooperate. I have no doubt that he is in a better place, and his loved ones will one day see him again...Here's to you Vito
C.w.
May 6, 2018
I'm sorry for your loss. I wish we could of met him.
Jeff Misiorowski
May 6, 2018
My thoughts and prayers go out to Vito's family. He was an amazing man, very full of life. I used to love his stories, he had the most contagious laugh
Mark White
May 6, 2018
Vito it was a pleasure to know you. You were always kind to me no matter what the circumstances were. I will always remember the time I was around you, helping you with your 1936 Nash and getting to drive it. Being with you reminded me of being with my dad and grandfather. I wish I had more people in my life with your character! Now Rest In Peace.
Bari Pink
May 6, 2018
I am so sorry about the passing of Vito Buffa. Your family is in my thoughts during this very sad time.
Vito and his girls 1997
Cara Buffa
May 6, 2018
Cara Buffa
May 6, 2018
Rene Asulin
May 6, 2018
Heartfelt condolences to the Buffa family.
Mike M
May 6, 2018
I wish I had a chance to know Vito better before he got sick, what few memories I have are nothing but pleasant. It's always a pain to lose a family member, and that much harder when they were such a radiant soul in life.-M
Richard & Bonnie Gattone
May 6, 2018
Dear Cousin
You will be missed. Grief can be so hard, but our memories help us cope. May it help in some way to know that others are sharing your loss.
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