Anthony J. "Buddy" DiFalco

Peacefully at home with his family by his side on May 2, 2021 at the age of 74. Buddy is survived by his loving wife Susan, sister Teresa (& the late Peter) step-children Jennifer (John), Jillian (Dave) and David (Krystal). Adored Papa of Charlotte, Joshua, William, Benny and sweet baby Violet. Uncle Bud will be greatly missed by his niece Michelle (Warren) & nephew Anthony (Melissa). Beloved brother-in-law of David (Alison) & Holly (Bert). He will be lovingly remembered by extended family in Grafton, Toronto & Sarnia. Buddy is predeceased by his parents Joseph & Maria and will be overjoyed to reunite with his big brother Vic, to do some fishing on Saganash. He will also be missed by countless friends he has made throughout his life. Born and raised in Hamilton, everyone knew Buddy. He played several seasons for the Hamilton Hurricanes and was fortunate to enjoy a short foray into the CFL with an Alouettes try-out. He was a proud North Ender and could often be found with his coffee crew on a Sunday morning at Grandad's or enjoying a meal at the Racalumutese Club. Buddy was a longtime & legendary employee of the Beer Store in Hamilton. Once he retired, he set out to fulfill a dream of driving across North America as a long haul trucker, enjoying as much local dining as he could. After this, he drove for Airways Transit, shuttling people back and forth to Pearson Airport, allowing him to enjoy another favourite--chatting to different people about where they were headed and where they were coming from. As a child, "his mouth used to open at the same time as his eyes in the morning" and he was blessed with the gift of gab. Our family is grateful for the support of friends and family who checked in over the last few months. A special thanks goes out to good friends Pam & Mo and Buddy's daughter-in-law, Krystal, as well as the community team of healthcare providers, that allowed Buddy to spend his final weeks at home enjoying the company of his loved ones. He'll be forever in our hearts and minds, fishing with Vic, relaxing on the deck of the trailer with a coffee and the paper, planning his dinner for tomorrow night while still eating tonight's and letting the grandkids sit on his lap while driving the boat into the sunset with Papa beaming behind them..... There will be a celebration for family & friends at a later date, as per Buddy's wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Assistance Program, the Salvation Army or a charity of your choice is appreciated.