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1951
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2016
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Giuseppe Buffa Obituary
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for Giuseppe Buffa
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diane coombs
October 10, 2016
I lost Ronnie 2 yes ago you have to take one day at a time it is not easy Joe is a wonderful person very caring to everyone I worked for him at Joe & mimas quite a few years he made you feel so special all the time he touched everyone's heart loved his family Joe will always be with you god will take of all of you you know he's watching over all of us.
Mona Stanfield
October 8, 2016
My best friend, Lorna, and I used to save our lunch money all week and walk to Joe and Mimmas just to hang out and split an amazing sub and salad. Joe was the "Dick Clark" of our times,he was truly larger than life and he never seemed to age.Joe always made me and my family feel so welcome and appreciated every time we visited, which was quite often. My brother worked for Joe off and on for years, from his adolescence to adulthood. I want to thank Joe and his family for being so good to my brother and treating him like family all those years. Unfortunately, we lost Larry a few years ago before we lost Joe. Although Joe was in great physical pain, it did not stop him from attending my brother's service and paying his respects to him and our family. I feel like we just lost a local icon. God bless you Joe, and your family.I know you and Larry are making pizzas in Heaven and singing with the angels!
Frank Ottofaro Jr.
October 7, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Joe's passing. My family too came from Sicily via Brooklyn, New York, and I can remember eating at Joe and Mimma's growing up from time to time. May your family find the strength and love they need through each other at this time.
s s
October 7, 2016
This family and restaurant are wonderful. They made each and every customer feel special- God Bless you all for a wonderful gentleman ! My family enjoyed wonderful meals there for years and over last few years my young adult daughter would make this her pit stop to get their homemade salad dressing to take home to DC. Gods mercy and grace to the Family!
Linda Robinson
October 7, 2016
Sorry to read about Joe's passing. I'm a retired NNPD officer and I live in Iowa now. I frequented the restaurant during my career and when I come back to VA for vacation. My condolence to the family, especially his daughters, your father definitely a loving and caring man.
Antonino and Jennifer Randazzo
October 6, 2016
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
fred burns
October 4, 2016
God Speed, GOOD MAN!!
fred burns
October 4, 2016
So sorry for the family loss. He had/has such a sweet spirit to everyone.
LOVE/RESPECT
Fred & Lori Burns
&
Kids
Mike Brewer
October 4, 2016
Joe was always a gentle person, dedicated family man and a great friend to all. He will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.
T Griffin
October 3, 2016
So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.
Kitty and Terry Heffington
October 3, 2016
All of you have our deepest sympathy and prayers. We have been customers for years. The salads and Italian subs were the best! We always enjoyed talking with him while we were there. He (and your family) definitely made this world a better place. God Bless all of you.
Gene, Nissa Moore
October 3, 2016
My deepest sympathies for the family. May the good lord help them in their grief. This is a sad time for his family and all who met him. Joe was a wonderful man.
I'm so glad we were able to see him one last time.
Liz Rollins
October 3, 2016
I am so saddened to learn that Joe has passed away. He was a beautiful man who dearly loved his family and made his friends and customers feel like family. I am honored to have been a part of your family for 44 years. I grew up in your restaurant. Peace and love to the entire Buffa family.
Maureen Connor
October 3, 2016
What great memories of a wonderful man. Loved his restaurant - he always came by to say hello. He will be missed by his family and friendslike.
October 3, 2016
I first met Joe in his Grafton shopping center location, he had just opened his Pizzeria he was a young man.He was so exited when
his sister Anna came and we celebrated a 21st birthday I think it was Annas birthday, Joe closed his shop we had a great time.I worked at Wornoms Drug store next door.He was a hard worker and he had a great personality. My family have enjoyed his menu many years he will be greatly missed.May he rest in peace
Sincere condolences to the family
Winnie Birkbeck and Family
Grafton
Zack & Ellen Phillips
October 3, 2016
Dear Buffa Family,
We're so sorry for your loss of Mr.Joe. We ate at Joe & Mimma's many times. We are from Newport News and live in Highland Co. now. Have been going to Janson's Pizza in Bath Co. for years. So sorry it closed this year. Prayers for you and the entire family and with Mike & Kathy in WV. .
Blessings.
Zack & Ellen Phillips
Blue Grass, Va.
Ray Hafer
October 3, 2016
My family will forever remember and miss Joe greatly. We have all enjoyed his company and food for more than 30 years. He treated us and all his customers as good friends. May God Bless and keep him as well as his beloved family !!
Treresa Vance
October 2, 2016
So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. I've been a fan of his and his restaurant since 1974. Three generations of my family have had the pleasure of eating there. My sincerest sympathy to his family. He was such a kind and generous man.
Kenneth Jarrett
October 2, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My
prayers are with your family.
Eric & Nancy Endries
October 2, 2016
Our hearts ache with the sudden loss of Joe. The man with a beautiful, loving soul. Joe made everyone he ever met feel special and important. His spirit will always be with you. We hope you can feel all of the love that surrounds you at this difficult time. We will continue to keep the Buffa family in our prayers.
Julie Dean (Foster)
October 2, 2016
My condolences to the Buffa family. Joe was one the nicest, kindhearted and hardest working person that I have ever met. I first met him when I was a kid. He and his family lived around the corner from us, in Hampton. He was always smiling, cracking jokes or just sharing his wisdom with us. My brother Mike Foster worked for him at Joe's & Mima's at both locations for many years. He loved working with Joe. Mike would always have some funny stories about things that happened while working with Joe. And Mike would come home and tell us. And even after many years had past, and I hadn't seen him for a while he was still smiling asking me how my family was doing. Joe will surely be missed by all who knew and loved him. Rest in peace my dear friend. May God Rest your soul. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
J Thomas
October 2, 2016
One of the nicest people that shared time in my life. Your suffering is over, may you soar with the angels .
Debbie Martin
October 2, 2016
My Dear Friend Joe, I hope the Light from this Candle guides you Safely home to be re-united with our Heavenly Father and the Loved Ones who had gone before you. Your Infectious Smile and Hugs will be missed by all!
Please accept my heartfelt condolences to the whole Buffa Family.
Godspeed my friend!
Tim Brady
October 2, 2016
Prayers for the family Joe was a nice guy to talk with always smiling and made a great pizza. With Joe you felt like he was friend for life. I met hin at Joe and Mimma's in Grafton when it opened. Rest in Peace Joe.
Rosa Leone
October 2, 2016
I am sorry for your. Loss we miss joe very much now he heaven with his mother now.
Robbie & Debbie Wood
October 2, 2016
All of our love goes out to the family - Pam and Tania and Chrissy and the grand babies!
Joe was a larger than life person and heaven gained a special person. ❤
Jon and Renee Beamer
October 2, 2016
With heartfelt sympathy, we give our condolences to the Buffa family. Through your business, you have been there for us over the decades- in our celebrations and in our sorrows. We certainly now share in your sorrow. Praying God comforts each of you in the days and years to come.
John Mason
October 2, 2016
My thoughts and Prayers go out to the family , what a great person and businessman . God Bless
Pinckney Family
October 2, 2016
Just one of many patrons expressing my deepest sympathy for the family.
Charlotte Elliott (Onks)
October 2, 2016
Sorry to see Joe has passed away. I work for Joe at Anna's in Buckroe. He was always a upbeat fellow, always had a smile on his face. Me & Anna went to Buckroe Junior High together. The community will miss him & will never forget him.
Brick & Barbara Clendenin
October 2, 2016
Joe - we will and have missed you for a long time. YOU were Joe & Mimma's. We were one of your first customers at the NSSC. Rest in peace.
Lee Ware
October 2, 2016
As a teenager, Joe and Mimma's in Newport Square was a regular hang out for a bunch of us from the surrounding neighborhood. Joe didn't tolerate any grief out of us, but he was always there for us and did everything he could to make sure we didn't get into trouble. I'm very sorry to hear of your passing, thank you for your friendship and guidance all those years. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.....
Pat Stanley
October 2, 2016
My condolences to the family, many great times, food, and memories at Joe & Mimmas in Newport Shopping Center, J Clyde Morris, Grafton, and Anna's in Buckaroe. I got to know Joe when I moved near his restaurant, very nice man. I worked at Grafton years ago, pop in and say Hi to Harold.
Cyndi Masterstaff
October 2, 2016
So sorry for your loss, Joe was an incredible, every visit you were treated as one of the family. The Buffa family made an amazing impact on our area and in our hearts! He will be missed but not forgotten. God bless
Margrit Frazier
October 2, 2016
My best friend and my Mom and I spent many a day in Joe and Mimma's during my teen years of 1975-1978. He was a kind and friendly gentleman. The best pizza around, hands down. God's blessings to you and yours for peace and comfort.
Deana and Fred Wilson
October 2, 2016
I worked with Joe and Mimma for several years and both of them were wonderful to work with. Joe always made you feel he was happy to see you. This family has made the Peninsula a better place to live. He will be missed.
Barry, Rhonda, & Colby Guilliams
October 2, 2016
Our hearts are broken this morning in reading this news. Joe was a very special part of our lives. My husband and I had our first date in his restaurant in Newport Square. My son always called him Uncle Joe and I remember as a baby, Joe would carry him out to the car for me if I ordered take out. He was a very special man and he will be dearly missed. We love Joe and the Buffa family and pray that you will all find comfort in the days ahead.
Hope Brenick
October 2, 2016
I truly can't believe the news....my heart hurts and I will cherish that last big hug and "babydoll" forever....such a good good man...he will be deeply missed. I was privileged to know and to also have worked for him long ago. He was always very good to me. We have lost a Newport News (Hampton Roads) icon....RIP dear sweet Joe. My love to the Buffa family!
Edith Rose
October 2, 2016
Thank you for all the great years of good food and friendship. You will be missed by many many people. Prayers and Peace for you and to your family.
Jim and Sheila Majka
October 2, 2016
We are so sorry to learn of Joe's passing. What a wonderful story supporting the ideals of the American dream. The world was a better place because of Joe. Our sympathies to the entire family.
Woody and Ruthie Mitchell
October 2, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Joe. He was one of the finest people that anyone could know. May your soul Rest In Peace and may YOU never be forgotten. Ruthie and Woody Mitchell.
Barry and Milissa Baines
October 2, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the family . Joe was they type of person once you met you considered him a friend for life. He was one of the most kindhearted people I think I ever met. I know family meant a lot to him, so I'm sure he is watching over you all!
Robert Bazzani
October 2, 2016
Joe, I love you and will miss you forever. You will be a part of me for the rest of my life!
Robin and Gary Tate
October 2, 2016
I was sad to hear about the passing of Joe. Joe was a man of joy, peace, kindness, happiness, and love. Joe loved his customers and was really happy to see them when they visited. I started eating at Joe's in the 80's and the food was always delicious and the atmosphere was fun and Joe's welcome always made us feel like family when we were there. We lived closed to both restaurants and eat there weekly and even when we moved to New Kent, we still came back to get food until it closed, it was the best. When Joe got sick, he was still determined to go and live life, I seen him in the grocery store in his wheel chair and he was still the same person, happy and full of life. My husband and I will always remember his SMILE and the LOVE he showed to us. Sending prayers to this family in that GOD provides them all strength, comfort, and healing for the days ahead. God Bless you Joe, you are an angel in Heaven and can't wait to see you on the other side.
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