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Niagara Gazette

Vincent Buffamonte, 37. of 574
76th St., a night shift worker at
the Du Pont plant, died suddenly
at his home last night (Apri.l 6,
1955), shortly before he was to
have gone to work.
He had decided to rest for a
while before leaving and was
found unconscious by his wife when
she went to arouse him about 11:30
p.m. He was pronounced dead
by a physician after a Fire Depart-
ment ihhalator squad tried for 10
minutes to revive him, Cause of
death was undetermined.
Mr. Buffamonte had served with
the U. S. Marine Corps during
World War II, and was a mem-
ber of the Marine Corps League.
He was a native of this city and
had worked at Du Pont for the
last eight years. He was a mem-
ber of both the Du Pont Bowling
League and the Industrial Bowling
League.
Surviving are his wife,- Mrs.
Teresa Buffamonte; three sons.
Vincent Jr., Thomas and Edward
Buffamonte; two sisters, Miss Stella
and Miss Josephine Buffamonte,
and a brother, Dominick Buffa-
monte all of this city,
Funeral services will be held at
the SpaIlino Funeral Home at 9
a.m. and at- the Prince of Peace
Church at 9:30 a.m. on Monday.
Burial will be in St. Joseph's
Cemetery.

Vincent married MARTINO, Teresa A on 5 Aug 1944 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Teresa (daughter of MARTINO, Joseph and Anna) was born on 23 Nov 1918; died on 19 Oct 2008 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Vincent J. "Buff" Buffamonte, formerly of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away in Omaha, with his daughter by his side.

Coach Buff, as he was known, was born in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Vincent and Theresa (Martino) Buffamonte.

He was the oldest of three siblings. He graduated from New Mexico Highlands University with a Masters in History and Physical Education. He coached football and baseball for 35 years, setting numerous school records. Among the schools where he coached were Niagara Falls Jr. High, Lubbock High, Lubbock Estacado, Brazosport, Little Cypress Mauriceville, McAllen, Weslaco, Texas City, Livingston, Cleveland and Dallas Kimball. He was also well-known on the local bowling circuit and was a member of the PBA for two years before succumbing to a knee injury.

Coach Buff was preceded in death by his parents, Sgt. Vincent and Theresa; best friend, Jimmy McGee, all of Niagara Falls; grandson, Kieran of Omaha.

He is survived by son, Brian of College Station, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Buffy and Bill Farrell of Omaha, NE; son, Brooks of League City, TX; grandchildren, Breely, Brityn and Kinley, all of Texas; brothers, Tom (Ofelia) of Brownsville, TX, and Ed of Niagara Falls, NY.

For their undying love and friendship throughout Coach Buff's life, a special thank you to: James Bell of Lubbock, TX; Armando Sedano of Houston, TX; Lorna Paris of Gardenia, CA; Steve Stewart and family. Coach Buff left behind a phenomenal legacy and will be remembered by the thousands of lives he touched through his coaching, teaching and by being a true example of a man of God.

The family will receive friends on Friday, April 13, from 5 to 7 PM at the West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, in Omaha, NE, followed by services at 7 PM, at the chapel. Memorials to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School in Omaha.

Arrangements by Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, NE 68124 (402-391-3900)

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ofelia M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: SCHNEIDER, Paula J. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: FARRELL, William. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]