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Peter Bulfin Obituary
BULFIN - Peter of East Islip, NY (formerly of Kilkarney, County Tipperary, Ireland) passed away on April 4, 2008. He is survived by his brothers: Phillip, Gus and Eddie; his sisters: Nuala Ryan and Monica Wallace; nephews and nieces; and grand nephews and nieces. Peter is predeceased by his beloved parents: Thomas and Mary; and sisters: Ita Mullings and Joan O'Keeffe. Peter was a great and loyal friend to many. His humor, generosity and creativity will be missed by all who knew him. Family will greet friends at the Thomas P. Walsh Funeral Home, Inc., 60 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip on April 7, from 2pm to 4pm and 7pm to 9pm. A funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's RC Church in East Islip on April 8, at 10:45AM. Then one of East Islip's favorite sons will say farewell and join his family in Ireland. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam (May his soul rest at God's right hand). In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Hospice House of East Northport.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Bulfin
Rose White
April 26, 2025
Gone but not never forgotten. The funniest person I ever met. I think of you often
A Dear Friend
March 18, 2009
I went to the Irish Coffee Pub last night to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. It wasn't the same without our dearest smiling leprechaun (Peter) there to wish us a happy day. Miss you so much Peter. Love you lots. Our hearts still broken with sadness as we long to talk to you once again. You were a legend and a fine one at that.
Love,
Your Red Wine Gal
A friend
March 17, 2009
Thinking of you today. It's just not the same without you but I know your leading the parade in Heaven.
John Reilly
July 2, 2008
To the Bulfin Family ,
Just want to echo the sentiments x 10 of my Dear Sister and E. I . Friends
Sorry this is so late . Please forgive me
Yours ,
John Reilly
June 27, 2008
Happy Birthday in Heaven
Margaret Flannery
May 4, 2008
Dear Peter, Well its only a month today since we heard the sad news, I can't tell you how much I miss you. But your send off from your obiturary , to your wake , to a standing room only at St. Marys , We didn't need the Pope we had Peter,I'm sure you would have said ," if they keep going to church ,it would have been worth it".The Collins Inn sign was outside the Irish Coffee Pub. Was a credit to all who planned it.And your name was on the ticker tape at AmVets and I"m sure your send off in Ireland was equal.I always think of you and Josie she would always say "you couldn't beat that Peter except with a stick and you would be standing next to her she would spit in her hand and say, " put it there and i'll shake myself and you would burst out laughing.I'm so happy I saved some of your phone messages to Seamus,especially the one,"hey king this isn't a phone call it's a bone call, get down here and pick up these bones and don't be starving the dogs,lets go Seamus. If any of us learned anything from this, and all the special ones that have gone before us, it would be say and let them know how you feel while their living, I'll have the memories till we meet again.love,Margaret Flannery
Lucy Whelan
May 1, 2008
Uncle Peter ! He was the greatest. When we were children 'dollars' and 'sweets' would always spring to mind when ever he came to visit. The sweets were the most fantastic sweets we ever ate,even though they had been purchased in our own shop !!! We always looked forward to his trips home to Tipperary. We were so excited to see him, he was always so full of fun. He made each of us feel so important. As we got older and had our own families Peter kept in touch,organising family dinners or just making a call to see 'how things were going'. Our children even called him 'Uncle Peter'. Peter we will miss you. We all have our memories,you were part of our family in the 'Jockey'. We are sure John Joe and Joan are showing you the ropes in that 'Mansion in the sky' .-Mary, Lucy and John .
Eddie Bulfin
April 21, 2008
I appreciate the tributes in these pages to my brother Peter and am moved by all the warm and loving memories of him. I am comforted in reading how highly regarded and much loved he was by all who knew him.
I give heartfelt thanks to Fintan and Margret Stapleton and family for giving such care, time and devotion to Peter all through his illness. They were always welcomng, courteous and hospitable to all of Peters family and visitors and this will always be appreciated by me and all my family.
Thanks to all who attended his reposing and requiem mass in Long Island and Tipperary.
Peter was a great brother to me and a wonderful uncle to my children.
Now Peter is home and buried with our parents in Ballinure, he will always be dearly loved and sadly missed.
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.
April 18, 2008
Peter Bulfin made me my first Irish coffee at Collin's Inn over 40 years ago and he has been a wonderful friend ever since. You will be greatly missed by me and my family.
Ruth
In the kitchen at the Pub
April 17, 2008
Kenny & Judy Granville
April 17, 2008
This world of ours is a little sadder, a little darker, because Peter is no longer with us - but we can be warmed by the memory of his open, friendly smile, his crinkly eyes, and his sharp Irish wit. If a man can be measured by the friends he left behind, then Peter truly was a giant. Peace - dear friend!
April 17, 2008
Peter and the belly dancer
April 17, 2008
Peter and Sissy
April 17, 2008
April 17, 2008
Peter's surprise 70th birthday Party
April 17, 2008
Kieran Heakin
April 14, 2008
I attended Pete's funeral in Killenaule. It was a marvellous occasion and made me feel so overcome by the enornmity of the tributes that were paid by everyone. There were many people at the funeral. Some had travelled great distances. All were gathered to say a fond farewell to a great son of Tipperary. During the Funeral Mass at Killenaule, David Stapleton said that, though Peter had never married, he was a father figure to many. His munificence and guiding influence had helped to springboard many careers in America. A lot of people were very grateful for the many kind, quiet, helpful comments he had given over the years. I was privileged to have been a member of his family. His spirit will live on forever - on both side of ther Atlantic. God Bless.
Dennis McSweeney
April 14, 2008
Peter Barbara and I will miss you always,I`ll miss you at the golf course in Brentwood, We alway`s had a great time with you, God Bless,
Patty, Mike, Chris & Beezer Flore
April 14, 2008
We didn't know you as Peter Bulfin or the bartender at the pub because to us you were Pumpkin. The man behind the sweetest voice and kindess heart known. Someone who always went above and beyond no matter what. From dinners, ponchos, driving lessons to that extra cherry in a shirely temple you were nothing but the best! Your smile and hugs will miss the most because they never failed to cheers us up.. While you may be gone your spirit will always remain, and we have lost nothing but gained an angel. And you can be guaranteed that everytime a "blondie" is eaten nothing but a happy memory of you and those goods times will be thought of. Thank you for being our Pumpkin. We love and miss you forever!
MARIE &RICHARD MASTERSON
April 13, 2008
GOD SPEED PETER...MARIE AND I
WILL MISS YOU. THANKS FOR ALL
THE GOOD TIMES.
MARIE AND RICH MASTERSON
SAYVILLE
Emma Sharkey
April 13, 2008
Dear Peter
You were like a second father to my mother and a grandfather to me. I will always remember and love you. I will never forget the advice you gave me " There is always another bus stopping" We miss you deeply.
First Grumpy Old Men's Golf Dinner
April 13, 2008
Joseph Murdock
April 12, 2008
Dear Peter, You where a great man and always willing to help anyone. I remember when I was young, you and Vinton had the Mister Softee trucks in Mack & Josie's backyard, you gave our family great memories, you will be sadly missed, All our love, The Murdocks
Chris Benz
April 12, 2008
Thank You Peter.
For throwing me to the wolves at Collins Inn and giving me a 5 year education there. For dragging me all over L. I. to Irish music and dance events and teaching me Irish traditions. For being there for me at age 18 when I lost my dad. For being in my wedding. For my batchelor party which some of us remember all too well. For my going away party at Collins at the end of 73.
Thanks for taking all that money from me on the golf courses over the years. It was worth every penny. For giving me the opportunity to meet your family in Ireland. They took me in like I belonged there. For all the hours in the car in Ireland teaching me about your country in those ten trips I spent there with you.
Thanks for the 40 years of busting chops and belly laughs.
Thanks for touching so many lives the way you did. All of us lost a dear friend. Some of us lost our best friend.
Phil & Kitty Cahill
April 12, 2008
We are sorry to loose Peter, he was always so good to Granny Cahill with his small bottles of Baileys Irish Cream!!!!! We will remember him kindly in our thoughts always.
Joe and Marylou Wilk
April 11, 2008
He was a man among men.To those who knew him he was a legend in his own time.Always had a smile and a c heerful greeeting.If you met him for five minutes,you became instantly attached to his friendly face and smile.To not have known him would be one of lifes great sorrows.We will always consider ourselves fortunate to even have played a small role in his life.
Bob and Marti Richley
April 11, 2008
I got to know Peter through David and Fenton, boy was I lucky. Peter once told me in a round of golf to "take a drop and not to take advatage". He touched my heart. I will miss him and the telephone calls very much.
Lanny Skehan
April 10, 2008
We have all lost a dear friend in Peter.I always listened to your advice.You never met my daughters, but they knew of you. I will miss you dearly.
OUR BEST MAN ON OUR 7TH ANNIVERSARY RING OF KERRY
April 10, 2008
JAMESON'S 2006 LEO TRIED TO ORDER DEWER'S HERE
April 10, 2008
HEAR NO EVIL, SPEAK NO EVIL, SEE NO EVIL GALWAY 2006
April 10, 2008
Peter Edwards
April 10, 2008
Peter was a True Gentleman who made Friends instantly. I only met him through a Tour to Ireland he very helpfully organized and made enjoyable by his Presence. God bless his Memory for all of his Friends and Family Members
Peter Edwards
April 10, 2008
Peter was a True Gentleman who made Friends instantly. I only met him through a Tour to Ireland he very helpfully organized and made enjoyable by his Presence. God bless his Memory for all of his Friends and Family Members
David and his godfather
April 10, 2008
David & Monica wedding 4/8/06
April 10, 2008
Monica Stapleton
April 10, 2008
There are no words to express how much we will miss Peter. He brought us so much joy and laughter. We always looked forward to seeing him. I love all the beautiful stories my husband has told me about growing up so close to him. I am just thankful I had him in my life.
Eddie Lemp
April 9, 2008
To my dear friend Peter,
33 years ago when you gave me a job bartenting at Collins Inn, it actually changed my life forever. It helped me pay for college, and through your kindness, you would let me work holidays when I was home from school. You have always been there for me through thick and thin. We had some tough times together way back when but I think it just made our care for eachother that much stronger later in life. Thanks for all the great memories of the golf tounaments, catering parties, and letting me sleep on your upstairs couch after my shift was over at 0400. You also had had the best two handed sand trap shot when nobody was looking I've ever seen(just once...Pine Hills....LOL). You will be missed more than you can imagine by myself and all of your other friends you have touched during your life. I'll always miss you.
Eddie Lemp
A Friend
April 9, 2008
Peter Bulfin,
A Great Man, a Legend. His love of life and generosity are unsurpassed. Everyone who knew him considered him family. Those lives he touched, and they were many are better today having known him. Age had no bearing on how you were treated by Peter, young or old everyone was treated with the same respect, caring and love. To see the number of young people who turned out for Peters' wake and funeral, you would have thought Peter was a peer, and in their eyes, and in Peters' they were. Peter thank you for the gift of friendship.
To the Stapleton family, Thank you for allowing eveyone to visit with Peter these last months. I'm sure it was difficult having "guests" coming and going and trying to also live your lives and care for Peter, there is a place in heaven for you all, with Peter waiting.
To Peters family and, Fred and Mary Billings, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karol and Eddie Wunk
April 9, 2008
Peter - Our best man! Our very special friend! We are so thankful for the special memories that we have of him. He will always be loved and missed.
Bob Lemp
April 9, 2008
From the rollicking days of Collins Inn,the many wonderful (and some suspect) rounds of golf and of course hundreds of pints across the bar, Peter was never other than an inspiration, a rapier wit and a true friend to all in our family. He is missed but never gone from our hearts. Hit 'em long and straight Pete. The Lemp Family.
Ron Edwards
April 8, 2008
Ta se ar an sli an fhirinne anois
The Motely Crew Jan 2006
April 8, 2008
The Irish Bull
April 8, 2008
That's in for par!
April 8, 2008
Peter taking care of business
April 8, 2008
Peter ready to ice you
April 8, 2008
April 8, 2008
Determination
April 8, 2008
Peter after collecting!
April 8, 2008
Thomas Ferolito
April 8, 2008
I have so many great memories of playing golf with you in Long Island and the golf trips to Florida each year. Your quick witted humor always ensured smiles, even when it was your effort to get another stroke in our golf games.
I'm blessed that I got to know you through your dear friendship with my Dad. I know your friendship meant a lot to him and all others that were privileged to know you.
You'll be missed, but never forgotten - a true one of a kind.
Bob Phillips Jr
April 8, 2008
If it is possible for heaven to become an even better place, then it is so today because of Mr. Bulfin.....and I know my Dad is happy there to see his friend once again and for always.
Aloha, Peter...
Ann Ryan
April 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy to the Bulfin family. Peter may your soul rest in peace.
Wayne and Stephanie Martin
April 8, 2008
Our sincerest condolences to Peter’s family and to our dear friends Fintan and Freddie. Peter was our confidant, our bartender, my boss at the Green Isle; he worked on our wedding plans at the pub and, at all times, a great friend. We will remember his constant smile and the many laughs along the way. May God bless you Peter.
Mike Murdock
April 7, 2008
Condolences to Peters family and to Fintan & Margaret Stapleton for this great loss. Thanks to Margaret & Seamus Flannery for keeping us informed. He was a great friend to my mother and I will always remember him. During her last days and final stay in Good Samaritan Hospital 4 years ago. My mothers room came to life when her dear friend Peter walked in carrying her favorite a large container of Potatoe soup in one had and a high ball in the other. May he rest in peace.
Peter Fahy
April 7, 2008
To the Bulfins, Stapletons and Billings families, my deepest sympathies. I will miss Peter, he was always good to me.
Big G
April 7, 2008
The good Lord has given and now has taken one of the finest men I have known. May God Bless Uncle Pete and his Family.
I'll meet you on the first tee one day.
Thanks for all the GREAT times we had and you will always be in my heart.
Tracy Esposito
April 7, 2008
Those who live in the hearts of others.... Never die. God Bless Peter
Sheryl Carlin Jenks
April 7, 2008
Peter Bulfin (Buffy) was a friend to all, confidante to many and a man who will be sorely missed as much for his endearing smile as his keen wit. May God hold him in the palm of his hand. Love and condolences to the Bulfin and Stapleton families for this great loss.
AOH photo, Peter in first row
April 7, 2008
David Sullivan
April 7, 2008
Out of love God gave us life; also, out of life He gave us the gift of Peter Bulfin. This caring, loving, always joyful man lives on as a credit to the ''County of /Tipperary, to all of Ireland and to those of us in America who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Thanks be to God.
David and Jean Sullivan - Commack, N.Y.
Michael Billings
April 7, 2008
He will be missed but not forgotten. To all his family and friends our deepest sympathy. To my brother Fred, we are praying for you and share your grief. Peter had a great friend in you. Michael, Kathleen, Sarah, Mike and Emily Billings
Susan Phillips McLaughlin
April 7, 2008
With good memories of a good friend to so many. My mother said that my father, Bob Phillips, Marty Burke and John Reilly will all be a little happier in heaven to greet him.
Jimmy Tohill
April 7, 2008
God Speed Pete, I will miss you
Tom Bruckner
April 7, 2008
It is sad that such a great person is gone. I'll miss his great advice, the stories about his past, and most of all, his ability to put a smile on everyone's face. He will be missed.
TX Mackey
April 7, 2008
From the thousands who crossed his path, to the hundreds he called friends, to the dozens of us who considered him family, the pain of the loss is great.
But I will smile today and think of Pete, for he wouldn't want it any ofher way.
Dan Kennedy
April 7, 2008
I heard the news today that Peter had passed away and could not help but feel a great sadness. I have not seen him in many years; my memories of Peter are fond. He was always good to my mom and she really enjoyed his sense of humor. My condolences to the families, he is in peace.
Karen & Jim Mahoney
April 7, 2008
This world will never be the same without Peter.
We will miss him so.
Marie-Anne Green
April 7, 2008
To The Bulfin and Stapleton Families,
With Heartfelt sympathy !
In our thoughts and prayers,
The Family of Eddie Green
Peter and Fred - Christmas Yuletide '05
Patricia Fitzpatrick
April 6, 2008
My sincere condolences to all who loved Peter. To his brothers and sisters, your brother Peter shined as one of our brightest lights. To his nieces and nephews of which he was so very proud, you are lucky to have had such a wonderful uncle who loved you all so dearly. To the Stapleton family, the family of which Peter considered his very own, he spoke so highly of each and every one of you and loved taking trips to see the Stapleton children for their college graduations and weddings. He always spoke so highly of you and loved you all so dearly. Fintan and Margaret, thank you for your kindness and especially your patience these past few months. To all at the Pub that worked with and loved Peter (pumpkin): Freddie, Leo, Stephen, Nielle, Fintan, Robert, Terry, Brian the cook, and all the rest, my deepest sympathies as his presence will be sorely missed by you and the many patrons that enjoyed his wit and humor and of course his smile. Peter was like a father to all of us who have lost our own. He was a great man, an honest man, a fiercely loyal friend, so proud of his Irish heritage, and always the one you’d want to stop in and see for a good crack. I just can’t imagine life without him. My only consolation is that he is now at peace and with those who have gone before him and who were waiting for him with open arms (my dad being one of them). My prayers are with all who loved Peter as I know how your hearts are breaking. God Bless you Peter. We Love You.
Love,
Patricia Fitz
Tom & Margie Balbert
April 6, 2008
Rest in peace, dear friend.
David Mordecai
April 6, 2008
To the many friends:
Peter may be gone, yet he will never be forgotten. His friendship was a gift.
catherine reilly-pistole
April 6, 2008
My condolences to Peter's brothers & sisters and the Stapleton family. I am very sad about Peter's passing. To me, this is like losing another piece of my own father, John Reilly. Peter was such a good friend over many, many years to my dad and family. He was one of the kindest and most generous people and with the best sense of humor. Peter was a gift to us all.
With love,
Cathy Reilly-Pistole
Meg Assip
April 6, 2008
The world has lost a great person this week. Peter's kindness and keen wit will be missed by all who knew him. I will treasure the memory of his friendship forever.
Lynn
April 6, 2008
I remember well when he first came over and his mischievious smile and friendly way. Rest in Peace.
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