Joseph A. Bufano, 91, of East Haven passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at his home with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of 66 years to Rosemarie Luciano Bufano. Joseph was born in Maybrook, New York on May 17, 1926 and was the son of the late Frank and Teresa Redella Bufano and brother of the late Mary Tassei. He graduated from Commercial High School in 1943. Joseph had served his country faithfully in the US Army during WWII, being honorably discharged in 1946 and received the Purple Heart Medal. He had worked as a printer for the former Beauvais Printing of Guilford for many years until his retirement. Father of Barbara Rivellini, Frank (Sandra) Bufano, Lynn (Michael) Cocco, and Joseph A. Bufano Jr. Grandfather of Michael (Stephanie) Bufano, Lauren (Rob) Mather, Louis Rivellini, Marissa Rivellini, John Cocco, Alexandra Cocco, Lillian Bufano, Emily Bufano, Victor Bufano, and Gloria Bufano. Great grandfather of Ryan and Jolene. The family extends their deepest gratitude and love to all their extended family and friends as well as the staff of the Connecticut Hospice Homecare and Doctors Cohen and Drost of the VAMC of West Haven.
Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue Monday morning at 10:30 with the Rev. Timothy Meehan officiating. Interment with full military honors will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 6 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the CT Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405 or a charity of one’s choice
Sympathy to the Bufano family , Joe was a great man ❤️
My deepest condolences Barbara and family. I remember your parents well. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We send our heartfelt condolences for the loss of your Dad. May memories warm your hearts. Warm regards, Ginger and Vin Casanova
Rose, Barb, Frank, Lynn and Joey
I am so sorry for your loss, your Dad was an awesome man may he R I P 😇 my condolences to your extended family.
My condolocense to you RoseMarieand children, you’re in my thoughts.🙏🙏🙏🙏
Lynn and Family, I enjoyed reading the details of this great man’s life. God Bless You!
My deepest sympathy to Lynn and the entire Bufano Family.
Barbara, so sorry to hear about your dad. My deepest sympathy to you and your family!
On behalf of tommy tanning and waxing we offer the deepest condolences to Emily Bufano and her family may you rest easy knowing your grandfather is the an angel that will forever watch over you . We love you Emily ! Hugs and positivity to you and your family sincerely Jonna Appleby
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Joe! Auntie Roe and family, we love you and you are in our hearts at this difficult time. Love to all, Rich and Lena
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers to the entire family.
My deepest sympathy to Barb and family. Barb, your dad raised a wonderful daughter and remember those wonderful qualities, compassion, love, kindness and understanding are the legacy inherited through a great man. I will never forget what you did for me and my family throughout my mom’s illness. I love and cherish you, my dear and precious friend❤
My heartfelt condolences go out to Rosemarie and the entire Bufano family.
I specifically recall Joe for the pride he had in his family and in his country; as a WW II veteran, and as a hard-working member of the Greatest Generation.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Dear Barbara and family,
We’re so sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With Deepest Sympathy,
The Gavigan Family
Lynn and Family,
Sending my condolences to the Bufano family.
You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your Loss , prayers to you and Our deepest sympathy to the entire Bufano family.
Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May your father Rest In Peace.
So Sorry Lauren, for your Loss, Sending Sympathy to you and your Family.
So Sorry for your loss. Prayers being sent to you and your family. God Bless My Friend!!
Dear Rosemarie and our families,
As you keep Joe’s love in your heart, please know warm thoughts of support and caring are also with you now and in the days to come❤️
Thinking of you with Tender, Loving Prayers👏❤️ Love you, Pat👏❤️
Rose, We are very sorry for the loss of your wonderful husband Joe. We often talk about Friday nights on Kimberly Avenue and the wonderful memories we share. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My condolences to the Bufano family May he Rest In Peace. My prayers are with you!!!!!
So sotry for your loss. You are in my prayers & THOUGHTS
Our condolences to the Bufano family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always.
So sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to all of the Bufano family. Joe was a great guy. Rest in Peace.
My deepest condolences to the entire family. Uncle Joe was always a very nice and hard working man,and great to his family and friends.I’ll never forget the hospitality he always gave me when I would go to your house with Paul to enjoy a day in the pool and enjoy a lunch cooked by Aunt Rose. Great memories I’ll never forget. Sincerely Val.
My deepest sympathy to Aunt Rose ,Barbara and the entire family. May a fine man rest in peace.God bless him and all of you. Mary and Joe Velardi.
Joe, our hearts go out to you. Loss of a father is a very sad event. Hope the family is healing.