Thomas Joseph Buddensick Sr.

1951 - 2022

March 7, 1951 - June 18, 2022 Thomas Joseph Buddensick, Sr., 71, of Scottsdale, Arizona died on June 18, 2022, following a brief illness. He was predeceased by his beloved wife Janice in 2014, after 40 years of loving marriage. He is survived by his dear grandchildren Avery and Charles, by his son Tom (Caroline) and daughter Julie (Tony Landa), and his siblings George, Joan, and Judy. Tom was born on March 7, 1951 to George and Frances Buddensick. He married his soulmate Janice in Brooklyn in 1974, and they joyfully raised their children in Staten Island, surrounded by loving friends and family. Tom was a much-respected member of the IBEW Local #3 in New York. In retirement, he also enjoyed golfing, swimming, and spending time with his grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:45 AM on Saturday at St Clare Church located at 110 Nelson Ave Staten Island, New York 10308. Interment will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Staten Island, NY. The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, July 1, 2022, at The John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd. (at Eltingville Station), Staten Island, New York. John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc. 28 Eltingville Blvd. Staten Island, NY 10312 (718) 356-6363