William “Billy” Buono, Sr, 63, of Wallingford passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at his home with his family by his side.  He was the husband of Virginia “Cookie” Nicolella Buono.  Billy was born in New Haven on June 20, 1950; son of the late Frank and Rose Crispi Buono; was a meat cutter for Stop & Shop for 44 years until his recent retirement; was a shop steward for the Meat Cutters Local 371; was a former coach and umpire for the Yalesville Little League for many years; enjoyed golfing, playing black jack at the casino and was an avid New York Yankee fan.  Father of William (Marla) Buono, Jr., John and Craig Buono.  Grandfather of Kacy Buono, William Buono III and Sophia Buono.  Brother of Frank (Antonia) Buono and Josephine Maisano.

His funeral procession will leave the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 9:30.  A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Therese Church, North Haven at 10:00.  Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 4 to 7 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 825 Brook St., I-91 Tech Ctr #3, Rocky Hill, CT  06067.www.obituaries.northhavenfuneral.com