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Gary Buono Obituary
Genoa - Gary W. Buono, of Genoa, NY, passed away in Auburn on Tuesday, March 19th, 2019 at age 65 after almost a year bravely facing cancer. Gary, the son of David and Eleanor Buono, was born on February 15th, 1954 in Elmira. He graduated from SUNY Stony Brook, and retired from a long career with the US Postal Service. Gary was a lifelong music lover and musician, loyal NY sports fan, and animal and nature lover. He loved going for long bike rides and wandering drives. He was a dedicated father, and his exceptional wit, insight, and gentle heart will never be forgotten He is survived by his son, Skylar Buono, and siblings David (Terri) Buono and Roxanne (William) Cullen. A memorial service will be held at Fort Hill Cemetery on April 19th at 11am. Arrangements with White Chapel Funeral Home Inc., Auburn. Those who wish to help in the fight against cancer may donate to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
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Kelly Doolittle
April 10, 2019
Thinking of you, Skylar, and sending lots of love your way during this difficult time. Having known Gary for so many years, he will be missed by us, too! Such a gentle, smart, and quirky soul. May he rest in peace, (preferably somewhere where they have baseball....) Hoping you find peace, too, through the love of friends and family. And may your amazing memories of having Gary for a father keep your heart light. I think that is what he would wish for you, too.
From all of us with love -
Kelly, Scott, Kelsea and Bennett
Gretchen Grund Wiegand
April 10, 2019
Gary, I will remember your sense of humor and your smirky smile. Blessings to your family.
Gretchen Grund Wiegand
April 10, 2019
Gary, I will remember your great sense of humor and your smirky smile. Blessings to your family.
Jim Burke
April 8, 2019
"Bones" was a great guy and classmate at EFA, always nice with a clever, somewhat wry sense of humor. Sadly, like many others, we disconnected as time and circumstance went by. RIP my old friend, you will be missed!
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Mike Flaherty
April 7, 2019
Roxanne, so sorry to hear about your brother Gary.
Lou Spaziani
April 6, 2019
A great friend of mine in high school, although he and I hadn't seen each other in many years I thought the world of him. A gentile, intelligent guy with a great sense of humor. Rest in peace brother.
Richard Hewitt
April 6, 2019
May God bless you all
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