Thomas Buzzi

Thomas Buzzi, 83, of Schenectady, died Friday, January 16, 2009, at Ellis Hospital, after a long illness. He was born September 4, 1925 in Port Chester, NY, the son of the late Philip and Rose Arcuri Buzzi, and was educated in the Port Chester Schools. He worked as a union carpenter and was a superintendent in later years. He was a Naval veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theatre. He was awarded the American Theatre Medal, the Victory Medal, and the European Theatre Medal with two stars. Mr. Buzzi was a member of the Electric City Rider Motorcycle Club, the American Motorcycle Association and the Saratoga Harness Racing Association and was also a horse owner. He owned racehorses under the Twin Oaks Stables at Saratoga Harness Track. He was a high average bowler and an avid hunter and fisherman as well as traveling with his son, competing in national motorcycle events. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Josephine De Maina Buzzi; daughter, Joann Buzzi of California; son, Thomas Buzzi II of Schenectady and many cousins. He was predeceased by his sister, Annette Belak. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the DeMarco-Stone Funeral Home, 1605 Helderberg Ave., Rotterdam. Funeral services will begin at 9:15 Thursday morning at The DeMarco- Stone Funeral Home, thence to Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors will be in St. John's Cemetery in Schenectady. Contributions may be made to the American Lung Association of New York State, 300 Winners Circle Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205.



This obituary was originally published in The Daily Gazette Co.