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Anthony Michael Buonpastore, 31 Anthony Michael "Meatball" Buonpastore, 31, formerly of S.W. Philadelphia and currently of Delaware County, died suddenly and peacefully on January 7, 2011 due to heart complications. Anthony loved 4-wheeling, hunting, playing X-Box and spending time with his nieces and nephews. He worked for Jat-Vac in exterior maintenance. Son of the late Barbara (nee Piotti) and Angel Buonpastore Survivors: Beloved son of John of Oxford, PA; loving brother of John (Lea) Buonpastore of So. Philadelphia, Michael (Renee') Buonpastore of Blackwood, NJ and Jeannine Kimmel of Folsom, PA; brother-in-law of Gregg Kimmel of Norwood, PA; dear uncle of Angelo, Nicolette, Jonathon, Gianna, Sonny, Rachel, Gregg, Alaina, and Ave'; also Lisa Marie King and her children Haley, Jennamarie, and Michael. Visitation: Family and friends are invited to Anthony's Life Celebration on Thursday morning after 9 AM at James F. Knoetgen of Morton , PA, 746 Kedron Ave. (Route 420), Morton, PA 19070. Funeral Mass to follow at 11 AM in St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church, 500 Wanamaker Ave. & Gov.Printz Blvd., Essington, PA. Burial: Saints Peter & Paul Cemetery. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, a donation in Anthony's name may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 15120, Chicago, IL 60693. Arr: James F. Knoetgen of Morton, PA 1-800-GIVNISH www.lifecelebration.com

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Published by Delaware County Daily & Sunday Times from Jan. 10 to Jan. 11, 2011.

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jeannine kimmel

January 1, 2012

Anthony, Happy New Year!!!Miss you lots.Keeping Rocco safe and warm im sure.Give him lots of kisses for us.Love you!!! Jeannine

jeannine

August 8, 2011

Anthony, today is your special day! i went to visit you and give you a birthday kiss. So Happy Birthday buddy. We miss you and love you!!! jeannine nikki gregg and alaina

August 8, 2011

HHHAAAAAAAAAAAAPPPYYYYYYYYYYYY birthday Ant..... talked to ur friends today everyone misses u... Lisa xoxoxoxxo

August 8, 2011

Happy Birthday Anthony.... I will make the jewish apple cake for u today. It'll probably go bad bc your the only one who loved it. But we miss u and wish u were here so we could celebrate... In our hearts forever....Lisa, Haley, Jenna and lil man...... I have ur pics in each kids room and Jenna still talks bout u everyday... xoxoxo

Happy fathers day.... Anthony

lisa king

June 20, 2011

Today is fathers day and u should of been here to be showered with love from kids but we know ur here in our hearts.... We talk bout u everyday n Jenna misses sooo much.. But when they miss u I show them the christmas video and they smile... Were settled in the new house but we miss u'll always have a special spot in my heart.. xoxox lisa

jeannine kimmel

May 17, 2011

Ant, Think about you every night when I go to sleep, and every morning when I wake up. I know you are here with us, we feel your presence. I tell the kids everyday that you are here to protect us. So please stay with us always. Gregg has been hitting the baseballs right to you. He has a few home runs this season. So keep looking out. Love you and miss you!!!

Jeannine kimmel

March 26, 2011

Ant,2 months have passed, and like Dave said, it doesn't get easier!!!!!. I miss u sooo much. I can,t believe your not here. I still pick up the phone to call you. Such an empty feeling. The kids have your picture on their mirror, and your license taped to their wall!!! I will miss you bringing sunflower seeds and gatorade to Greggs baseball games,playing with Alainas hair, and hanging out with Nikki. Daddy's heart is shattered in a million pieces!!!. I hope you can shine down on him and help him put it back together. One day at a time. What are we gonna do on 4th of July?? Anyway, I can go on and on. Miss you, Love you!!!!!!!

February 21, 2011

Anthony it has been only a short time and we miss you soo much! I wish some people understood what we had we were a "true" family. We miss your handsome smile that greeted us everyday after work and just the fun times we had playing with the kids before bed. Jenna asked for u everyday and tells everyone that your locked in her heart forever. Haley's bday party is in a few days and we are gonna be sad that u are not there with us. Even though you are not with us here u will always be in out hearts no one will ever take your place. You will be my one true love till we meet again. I keep your pictutes with me and up in our house.. I love u and miss you everyday... till we meet again xoxoxo love forever and always... Lisa

regina schell

January 26, 2011

Hey Meat always thinking of you, Miss u so much......xoxoxoxox

Anthony Baselice Jr. and Family

January 18, 2011

Dear Buonpastore Family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you throughout these trying times. We are here if you shall need a shoulder to lean on. It seems like yesterday that we were just kids playing in the breezeway on Bonnaffon Street or walking to Pizza Villa to buy a slice. Even know we have all moved apart and now have families of our own, we will always have the best memories. Somehow, someway, those memories seem to bring a smile on our face - even if it is just for a second or so. We will miss Anthony, and continue our prayers of comfort for your family. God Bless and may the Lord always be with you.

David Hand

January 16, 2011

Ant,
A couple of days has passed, and it definitely doesn't get easier. Maybe people say that just to try and comfort but in reality it will always still hurt and sting. I am still waiting for that text back and that phone call. Guess I will be waiting forever, but nonetheless I will be waiting. Even though I am hurting, I do feel blessed to know that we were great friends and only a few select people got to really see that true side of you! I am sure your family seen that everyday and I was one of the lucky ones who got to see that as well. As far back as I can remember we were always friends on Bonnaffon street. Remembering the times like driving in the back of Michael's Monte Carlo, or when he brought your new 4 wheeler home and we would ride it at your gmom's house, or when every friday we would go to your uncle Chickie's store and play nintendo in the upstairs. More importantly the times later in life when you helped me get through the roughest time in my life which has gotten me to where i am today. If it wasn't for your phone calls, help and advice I don't know if i would have made it. In addition, the time where you got my brand new couch stuck in mid-air between the railing and the fence because you swore it would fit! Lastly, just the everyday phone calls of me complaining about something in school or about some relationship, you would always listen! Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for being there for me and to know that you will be missed more than you will ever know. To the family, if you ever need anything, a laugh, a hug or a fond memory of him, I am here for you so just ask.

lisamarie King

January 14, 2011

Anthony
My best friend my true love.... we had so many dreams that were stolen away. U were so excited about buying our house in March and gone on our harley rides in the summer. You were a GREAT dad to my kids and they truly love u!!! Jena asked for u everynite. We both said we were not lookin for love but found each other. i will finish every project we started in ur memorie.. and I will cherish the ring u put on my finger bc one day we would of had our beautiful huge crazy wedding!!!!!! I will talk about u everyday to the kids I LOVE YOU and I miss the time we spent as a family.....

January 14, 2011

To the Buonpastore Family,

We are so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Anthony briefly and walked away thinking what a nice, respectful young man. I always remember my mother speaking very highly of his beautiful mother, Barbara. Be at peace knowing they are together forever! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Cousins Donna Rosa Ferrante and the Rosa Family

Daniel and Lisa Palermo

January 14, 2011

Jeaninne and the Buonpastore Family, please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know that are happy.

Chrissy Pergolini and Family

January 13, 2011

Jeaninne, My family and I are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest prayers and sympathies are with you and your family during this difficult time.

January 13, 2011

To the Buonpastore family, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this sorrowful time. Knowing your mom and how much she loved all of you I am sure she and Anthony are together as we speak...she would have it no other way! With warmest regards, Lynn Miller Adinolfi & family

January 13, 2011

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Buonpastore family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in your happy memories. ~ The Finnegan Family

Joan McAllister Huk

January 13, 2011

Jeannine, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

January 12, 2011

Buonpastore Family,
We have so many funny memories of Anthony in Our Lady Of Loreto, especially the ride home in the car. He always made us Laugh. He is now with his Mother and I know she has her arms wrapped around him. You are all in our prayers. Love,
The Crouthamel Family

Trish & Eddie Davey

January 12, 2011

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Samantha Judge

January 12, 2011

Buonpastore family and Lisa...my thoughts and prayers are with you today. Anthony "meatball" was a great guy and he will live in all of our memories forever.

January 12, 2011

Rest In Peace Anthony My Thoughts and prayers to Anthony's Family, Lisa& kids

Michael Mccall

January 12, 2011

R.I.P MEAT GONE BUT MOST DEFINITELY NOT FORGOTTEN.

Cousin Fannie Medori & family

January 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Buonpastore family. What a glorious reunion in Heaven.

Petey Zane

January 12, 2011

Meat, my heart is broken that your gone, we have been through some funny things in life, things i will never forget! I'm gonna miss you old friend! Rest in Peace, Petey Zane

Heather Cellini

January 12, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 12, 2011

I send my deepest condolences to the Buonpastore family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Anthony loved his family and had such a big heart towards his friends. I been blessed to have known him as he has helped me get though so many rough times and i will deeply miss his advice and support. Anthony you will never be forgotten and you will be missed greatly.

David H.

January 11, 2011

Anthony, you will be missed more than you can know. We love and miss you. Rest in Peace with you beautiful mother. It is confroting to know you will be with her forever. And it comfortinf to us that you will be with reunited John. You were a brother to him. Say hello to him for me.

Regina Schell

January 11, 2011

Meat, I am so glad you were a part of our life, I remember when you used to babysit my kids, then you move next door to me years later. I will NEVER forget all the talks we had about SWP & how it was soo different out here!!!
You are a GREAT person, you truly were ONE of the very few good guys out there!! We Love & Miss you so much. I am so glad I had a chance to talk to you lastweek, if only for a moment..atleast I got to hear your voice one last time or until WE MEET AGAIN...........RIP, LOVE YOU. The Schell Family <3

Regina Schell

January 11, 2011

When people share experiences together, and then they must part, there is a feeling of sadness. Saying goodbye to people that we feel connected to is an occasion of somber reflection. It is hard to imagine our lives without them, and yet we have no choice but to go on. It is comforting to know that for however long you will be separated you will always be in each others hearts.

Meat, I am gonna miss you so much.....I am so glad I had the chance to hear your voice lastweek, if only for a moment.....til we meet again..RIP.......xoxox

Bob and Nicole Anastasia

January 11, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Buonpastore family. Our hearts are broken along with yours. We will remember all of the great memories we had with Meatball and hope that your memories keep you strong during this time. We love you Meat and will miss you always. Bob and Nicole Anastasia

Debbie Muir Dillon

January 11, 2011

To the entire Buonpastore family,
My heart goes out to you in such a difficult time. I just remember Anthony as a toddler but am sure he grew to be a good man.

Kathy Devenney Capuano

January 11, 2011

Jeannine, my heart goes out to you. It's very hard to lose a sibling, especially when so young. My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. May God bless you all.

January 11, 2011

Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Buonpastore family during this difficult time.

The Ricciardi Family.

jeannine

January 11, 2011

Ant,
My beolved brother and friend. Mommy couldn't wait any more to to touch your beutiful face, and see your gorgeous eyes!!! I find comfort knowing that you finally don't have to wonder what it would be like to hug her. You are safe forever. I will love you always,
Your favorite sister!

Kyleen Mastella

January 11, 2011

Ant-
You will forever be in my prayers. We had some great and fond memories together which I will never forget. You loved me for me and you were one of the first men who showed me that there were still decent men in this world. I'll never forget the day you came home with my name tattoed on the side of your chest. You were an amazing person and I know your spirit will live on. You would tell me stories about how your mom would look out for you because she was your guardian angel and now you are finally with her. I love you and may you rest in peace.*

January 11, 2011

To the entire Buonpastore Family, I extend my heartfelt sympathy and prayers. May Anthony rest in the peace of Jesus Christ.
Love and Prayers,
Father Lou Bellopede
Saint Madeline Parish
Ridley Park, PA

Deborah George

January 11, 2011

To my precious Anthony, I'll always hold you in a very precious place in my heart, not just today, but as long as there are stars in the sky. Sweetie if I could I would give you the moon and the sun in return for all smiles and memories you've given to me and my family . And remember that we will always love you, Anthony you have made me so proud of you than you could even begin to imagine. I will never let a day go by without feeling blessed by the giving of a gift like you coming into to our lives. Anthony you will be sadly missed in our hearts, my heart and prayers goes out to the Buonpastore Family. Always in our hearts forever, The George Family, Debbie, Roland, Maggie, Baby Roland and Steph

Loretta Rosa Tedesco

January 11, 2011

Please accept my deepest condolences Jackie and Angel, and to John, Michael and Jeanine. I remember Anthony as a beautiful little boy. God bless you all at this tragic time and always. Love, cousin Loretta

Matt Gormley

January 11, 2011

Buonpastore family, I'm sorry for your loss. Meat, we had some good times.

Paula Squillacioti-Orme

January 11, 2011

To the Buonpastore Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you and yours. My prayers are with you. Please find comfort knowing that Anthony is with your mom and Uncle Chickie.

kristyann lauber

January 11, 2011

RIP Meatball!!! i will keep your family in my prayers and always remember all the good times we had in SW!!!!

cathi murray

January 11, 2011

John,Michael and Janine:I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Hold God close,hold each other closer. ~ Cathi Murray and Family

Stacey Grugan

January 11, 2011

Jeannine,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are often in my thoughts.
With deepest sympathy,
Stacey & Jimmy Grugan

Brian and Cindy Piotti

January 11, 2011

Uncle John, Mike, John, Jeanine and family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and, you have our deepest sympathys.

Jack Collins

January 11, 2011

LISA you and your family are in my prayers Jack Collins (Collingdale)

Joe Fiore

January 11, 2011

My deepest sympathy goes out to Anthony's family. I worked with meat for many years had some good laughs he was a great hearted man trying to find his way.I'll never forget you meat will always remember you. U were like a family member. Your sayings and stories will be remembered and repeated forever. So long meat r.i.p. Ur boy fafalicious

January 11, 2011

I feel for everyone who is mourning my beloved Anthony. His friends, family and coworkers. Today i mourn my best friend, the love of my life - my rock.... He was a not only a great man but a an awesome father figure to my kids.. We miss and love u.You'll be in are hearts forever... Love Lisa , Haley, Jennna and Michael a.k.a Lil meatball xoxoxooxox

Danielle Fattizzo

January 10, 2011

John, Michael, and Jeanine: My thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family during this sad time.

Pete Schiavo

January 10, 2011

My Family and I will keep you all in our prayers.

Pete Schiavo and family

mary o'toole

January 10, 2011

restin peace Anthony...God BlessYouand your family

January 10, 2011

My very deepest sympathy to Anthony's parents (my counsin Jackie) Jackie & Angel and his brothers & sister. I pray that he is now with his mother, Barbara, and will have peace eternally. Janet Viscidy Henson

January 10, 2011

John, Michael, and Jeanine - my heart goes out to all of you during this most difficult time. I feel like it was just yesterday that Anthony was running around the house on Bonnaffon Street - he was four - Take good care of each other - Thinking of you, Rita Schiavo Murgidi

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