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Joseph Buff Obituary
Joseph was a Science Teacher at East Nassau Central School, Watervliet High School, and Shaker Junior High School, teaching for a total of 33 years before retiring in 1988. He was a parishioner of Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Latham, and in his free time enjoyed hunting, fishing and golfing.
Survivors include his four loving children, Kathy Buff, Joseph D. (Kathleen) Buff, Dr. Christopher (Dr. Cheryl) Buff and Marlene Buff. He was the brother of Louis (Kathleen) Buff, Bernard (Roberta) Buff, Mary (Paul) Mantica, Martin (Suzanne)Buff, Robert (Noreen) Buff, Michael Buff, Susan (William) Ciejka, Barbara Burns and Paul Buff. He was the cherished grandfather of Kaitlyn, Kelly, Sarah (Mark) Libertucci, Rachel (Charlie) and Daniel (Nicole), his great-grandchildren Lincoln and Cecelia Libertucci. He is also survived by his sister-in-law Beverly Buff, many nieces, nephews and his cherished friend and companion Linda Green. Joe was predeceased by his brothers Frank and Jerome and sisters-in-law Joyce and Rosemary.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home, 149 Old Loudon Road, Latham. The family requests that mask are worn while in the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday May 2, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. in Our Lady of the Assumption, 498 Watervliet-Shaker Road, Latham with Rev. Geoffrey Burke officiating.
Interment will take place next to his wife in St. Agnes Cemetery, Menands.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Joseph's memory to Our Lady of the Assumption, Church 498 Watervliet-Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110 or the Saratoga Hospital Foundation 211 Church St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
The family would like to express their sincere thanks to Dr. John Pezzulo with whom Joe had a very special 30 year relationship. The funeral mass will be livestreamed by visiting https://olalatham.org/youtube-channel-2/
For directions, information or to light a memory candle for the family please visit www.dufresneandcavanaugh.com.
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Jacqueline Williams
December 12, 2023
To the Family,
I know the holidays are a very tough time when losing a loved family member. Try to remember and cherish all of the special memories you hold dear to you heart of your dad. He was such a gentle and compassionate man and may he rest in peace by the along side of his wife. They are together again watching over all of you
Jacqueline Williams
May 7, 2022
So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. He helped me out immensely when I was going through tough time in Shaker Junior High School in the 8th grade. I always looked up to him and he guided me in the right direction. I have brought him up in many of conversations I have had from school at that time. I don't know any of you however, we attend the same church. Wish I had known of his passing sooner. May he rest in peace now and God Bless him and his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers
Kerry Podlas
April 30, 2022
Lanie (and family),
I am so very sorry for the loss of your father. I have heard so many wonderful stories from you, about your father, that I know he was a great man. I am here if you need me.
Kathy Belanger-Cowin
April 29, 2022
Dear Kathy:
I remember you from St. Ambrose school. I´m sorry to hear about your dad passing. May God be with you at this time. You will be in my prayers at this time.
Kathy Belanger-Cowin
Locust Grove, Ga
Mark
April 29, 2022
Sorry to hear of his passing. I was a student of his at Shaker in 1975. He was a great mentor.
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