Michael C. Buffalo
Michael C. Buffalo
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He graduated from Lodi High School and afterward served in the U.S. Army active duty from 1967-1973. He continued his service with the Army Reserve until he retired as a Major in the Army Nurse Corps in 2002.
Michael earned his Practical Nurse Associates, his Registered Nurse degree, then later his Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nursing, and a Ph.D. in Health Care Education, focusing on pediatric nursing.
Michael worked at General Electric, Hamot Hospital in critical care, later transitioning to the burn unit. He then worked at Shriners Burns Hospital and UTMB Blocker Burn Unit. He contracted work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Defense, Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, DMAT (Burn Disaster Response), American Heart Association, American Burn Association, Emergency Nurse Association, Physicians for Peace, Life Flight, and Fundacion Michou y Mau. After retiring from Shriners, he started his own consulting company, Buffalo Consulting. There are so many certificates and affiliations that if it had an acronym, Michael was involved.
Michael was married to Joyce on August 12, 1972.
He is survived by Joyce; his children, Michael J. and Sara Buffalo and Michelle Hinojosa; grandchildren, Janelle, Carmine, and Kindall; brother-in-law, Gary Cumming, wife Susan; nephew, Matthew; and niece, Elizabeth. He was remarkably close to his cousins, Anita Cannizzaro Herbert and Dyan Sutton.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents Michael L. and Felice Buffalo.
In lieu of flowers, donations, in memory of Michael C. Buffalo, may be made to the Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Gulf Coast Chapter 5433 Westheimer, Ste. 300, Houston, TX 77056.
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May 6, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
May 4, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Joyce and family.
I served with Mike several years while with the 382ne MASH. He and I went POV to several summer camps, and I always enjoyed our conversations to and from camp.
I remember one time after 911 had hit. I was reading a magazine and it singled out several persons and the fine jobs they were doing. It mentioned a Michael Buffalo, from Texas and the fine job he was doing treating the burn patients.
That evening I gave him a call, told him that he was getting pretty famous and how I read about him in a magazine. He laughed and we talked for several hours. Mike was always dedicated to whatever job he was working on, and he always gave 100%.
Michael was a good family man, a good soldier and a good friend. He will be missed by all that knew him.
Jerry Carless, Conneautville, PA.
Philip Susann
May 3, 2020
Our deepest sympathy to Joyce and family. Mike was a great person to work with and I felt that the 382nd lost a huge asset when he moved to Texas. However, I knew he was really looking forward to his new position and certainly Erie's loss was UT's gain. It was a honor to have known him.
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Jan & Bob Kiehlmeier
May 3, 2020
We are all going to miss you
friend and comrade. Rest in Peace, and may the Lord shine His Everlasting Light on you. Our sincere condolences go to Joyce and the family. Love to all. Jan & Bob Kiehlmeier
Richard Kelley
May 3, 2020
My wife and I remember Mike from his time at Hamot Medical Center. I also remember him during our time together in the 382 MASH. Great guy! Our prayers and sympathy goes to all his family
c kent pesinger
May 3, 2020
I served with Michael for a number of years in the 382nd MASH located in Erie, PA. Michael was an outstanding leader while serving as a NCO, and upon completion of nursing school, became a commissioned officer. We served as junior officers and were involved in training and leading a new way in the nursing corp. I was disappointed to see him and the family move to Texas, but like all things that Michael did, he excelled in all of it. I offer my humblest condolences for Michael's passing, and wish for strength and solitude for you, Joyce, and your family.
Kent Persinger, Col, USA, (retired)
Betty Flaherty
May 3, 2020
Joyce, Michael, and Sara,
I had the privilege of serving in the 382nd MASH with Mike. He was a dedicated soldier, a caring and compassionate man. Mike never let the grass grow under his feet, always ready to start the next adventure. My sincere sympathy on your loss. May Mike rest in eternal peace after a full life of service to his country and mankind.
Sincerely,
Betty Flaherty
Kathleen Polaski
May 3, 2020
So sorry to learn of your loss, Joyce. Our prayers are with you and your family. Kathy and Gene
Scott Vincent
May 3, 2020
So sorry for your loss. Certainly our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family.
Coach and Mrs. Vincent
renee Vercillo
May 3, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss
Stefan Gilevski
May 3, 2020
Joyce and Family..... My prayers go to you all. Stefan Gilevski
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