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Peter Bufalo Obituary
The son of Sylvester Peter Bufalo and Marie Schweizer Bufalo, he was born on September 28, 1938 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
He was a retired Lt. with the NYS Department of Corrections, having worked 28 years for the state and finally retiring from the Wallkill Correctional Facility.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a lifelong member of the Dwaarkill Rod and Gun Club.
He is survived by his loving wife, Catherine H. Carey Bufalo at home; two loving sons, Jeffery Bufalo and his wife, Katherine of Pine Bush and James Bufalo and his wife, Kathryn of Montgomery; four loving grandchildren: Samantha, Cody, Bradley, and Matthew.
A family statement reads: "Peter was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and an avid sportsman who enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family."
Visitation will be held today (Friday), June 8, 2007 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc., 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 9 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Fr. Kevin Gallagher will officiate. Cremation will be in Cedar Hill Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dwaarkill Rod and Gun Club, 596 Hoagerburg Hill Road, Wallkill, NY 12589.
Arrangements were made by the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc. For info or directions, please visit www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Bufalo
Ken & Fern Rhodes
June 12, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Marie Weed
June 10, 2007
Catherine, Sorry to here about Pete. May your memories bring you comfort.(Marie Weed) Pine Bush NY
Charlie Lanahan
June 9, 2007
To Pete's Family,
Sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I worked with him and Don in Eastern for many years. He was a good guy.
resa listort
June 9, 2007
Catherine,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I wish for you all peace and serenity during this time of sorrow.
Resa
Ken & Cathy Bull
June 9, 2007
Jim, Kathryn & Family: We are sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief.
Lesa Friedlander
June 9, 2007
Dear Cody and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. He was a great man who many will miss.
Our deepest sympathy.
John,Lesa,Brittany,and Meagan
Asrar & Amina Ahmed
June 8, 2007
Dear Jimmie and Kathryn:
Just learnt about the demise of your father. May Allah rest his soul in peace. Amin|
Charlie and Fran Snyder
June 8, 2007
Jeff and family, We were sorry to hear about the loss of your father.We will keep all of you in our prayers. With Our Deepest Sympathy.
CHARLES FROST
June 7, 2007
"Kat" the trombones are blowing in heaven for a great guy. Carol and I send you and your family our most heart felt feelings at this time.I sure will miss a great friend,.God bless.
john butkus
June 7, 2007
I'm sorry for your loss. At one time our families were like one.We will miss him. John and Joy
JOHN&PATRICIA STRAUB
June 7, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tim Zielinski
June 7, 2007
Jeff and family,
I'm very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad.
BARBARA HENTSCHEL
June 7, 2007
I AM VERY SORRY FOR LOSS, YOUR FATHER AND HUSBAND WAS A VERY NICE MAN AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
George Bartlett
June 7, 2007
I worked many years at eastern . facility with Pete,He was a good guy.I'am sorry to hear of his passing.May god give you comfort.
Carolyn Morgenthaler
June 7, 2007
Dear Catherine and family;Please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Sincerely, Rich and Carolyn Morgenthaler.
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