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Samuel Buffone Obituary
Samuel M. "Sammy" Buffone, 74, of Rural Valley, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his residence.
He was born on Oct. 29, 1945, to Samuel F. and Adeline (Talleri) Buffone in Sagamore.
Sammy worked as a carpenter in the Laborer's Union. He was a member of St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Yatesboro. He was a Vietnam veteran. Sammy enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing. He loved having breakfast and coffee with his buddies at the Butler Coffee Shop.
Sammy is survived by his two brothers, Joseph (Linda) Buffone and Dennis (Chris) Buffone, all of Rural Valley; three sisters: Donna (Robert) Polinsky, of Rural Valley,
Debbie (Larry) Rupp, of North Carolina and Tina (Jason) Zaczyk, of Ebensburg; sister-in-law, Dana Buffone, of Chicago, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Douglas Buffone.
As per COVID-19 regulations, all services will be held privately. There will be a funeral service with full military honors at a later date. Burial will take place in the St. Mary's Roman Catholic Cemetery, Yatesboro. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Carson/Boyer Funeral Home, Inc., 724 W. Main St., Rural Valley, www.carson/boyer.com.
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Evy Smulick-Calhoun
April 29, 2020
I remember the times when you were are our guide as we traveled around western Pa. We had so much fun .
Phil Calhoun
April 29, 2020
It was always good to share boot camp and Nam stories with a brother Marine. Go easy man. We'll always remember you.
Jeff Johns
April 28, 2020
Tina, Donna and all,
Sending my sympathy, you are in my thoughts and prayers
April 27, 2020
Oh Donna and Bobby, so sorry to hear about your brother Sammy. You know I'm here for you, Love and prayers Karen Hudak
April 26, 2020
So sorry to hear Sam passed. Love and prayers. Vonnie
Julie Bummer
April 25, 2020
To my cousins , I am so sorry to hear the passing of Sammy. He was always kind and had The best hugs ,I will hold him in my heart . Hugs for you all and I know he will be sadly missed.
Jerry Hockenberry
April 25, 2020
Condolences to the Buffone family, RIP Sammy
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