Birth date: May 2, 1942 Death date: Jun 13, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Buffa, 83, of Bridgeport, passed away of pancreatic cancer at the Francis House on Friday, June 13th 2025. He will be forever remembered as a generous and loving friend, husband, and father. Born and raised a Catho Read Obituary
What a great person my son & I hooked up with Anthony before covid & experienced great memories. m]\More than just a charter capt with us but a dear companion. I would call him frequently to check up on him after his diagnosis. He told me he was going for his next visit to see what's what, wished him luck & said I'd call him soon. But when i called & no answer, texted him no answer I feared for the worst. His faith in God I felt never faltered May God receive him with open arms My sincerest sympathy to his wife & son. We enjoyed him on every trip we took on Lake Ontario Ralph & Anthony
Just heard about Tony... I will always regret not reaching out to him to say "Thank You" for the time I had with him as my senior-year Math teacher at Grimes. I became a Math teacher, also, largely because of him...
I had the honor of having Tony as my math teacher at OCC. It was my freshman year and I had to take 2 non credit courses of Algebra. The extent of my knowledge of Algebra was how to spell and pronounce it. That was it! I was, to say the least, terrified. I couldn’t imagine how I would be able to pass the course. Math was not a subject that I was comfortable with. Tony came into the room and I could just tell from the way he walked and talked, he loved what he did. He was so nice, kind and caring. He really cared about all of us succeeding. There wasn’t anything you couldn’t ask, that he wouldn’t help you with. I never had a Math teacher that could teach Math in a way that I could understand it and do well. I became comfortable and confident enough to answer questions I was called on for. After I finished the course I went on to the second non credit Algebra course. I fortunately had Tony again. Every time I would see an article written about Tony and his charter, I would show it to my family and say, I know him! Then I would tell them what a wonderful person he was. To this day and especially in the past couple of weeks when something comes up about fishing or Math, I have to tell a story about Tony. To his family, I wish that all of your memories of Tony will ease some of your loss. God bless all of you.
I had the pleasure of seeing Tony at the different banking offices I worked at over the years. A great guy and a true gentleman. May he rest in peace and may God bless his family.
Sincerely,
Angela Testa Rawlins
I met Anthony in grammar school at Our lady of Pompei as we were both in the same class. We became friends, I lived on the corner of Prospect and Laurel and he lived down the hill on Salina right above Merluzzi's meat market. Many times after school we'd go back to his house usually because he had to practice Lady of Spain on his accordian. I remember hid gramma making pasta on the dinin room table and his beautiful mother who would pop in occasionally. Over the years we went in different directions and I would frequently see articles of Capt. Tony Buffa here and there and I always wondered, is this the same Anthony that I knew? Now and then I'd meet someone who knew him well and I'd say, next time you see him ask him if he still plays the accordian cause then I'd know for sure. Sadly, we never did get to meet up again to remember old times and share a laugh, and now he is gone to heaven. Rest in peace my friend.
Tony followed me as a math teacher and football coach at Bishop Grimes, then years later I followed him as a math instructor at OCC. A nicer guy I never met. My condolences to his family. Tom LaRochelle
I met Tony way back in the 70's when he was teaching fishing courses at Fredons Store. He kept a room full of rookies at full alert with his walleye and salmon fishing technics.
He was a friend for over 50 years. God Bless him and his family;
Orry Egnoto "Barca"
I’m sorry for you loss to everyone I love you. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Always. He was a nice man to me.
In middle school Tony gave me a lot of information on deer for my science fair project without hesitation. In junior high school my father Ray called his friend Tony again to get my successful hunting trip in The Post-Standard. He made me feel famous! A few years later as a professor he attempted to teach me Math at OCC. He did fine…me not so much! For the first half of my life he helped with some great milestone’s and was always outgoing and willing to help. That’s huge for any kid especially making them feel important. Being a great fisherman is a pretty awesome skill too! God bless Tony and thank you. God bless your family ~ Todd Finney
My favorite memory was having Tony as my math teacher for 3 of my 4 years at MAI in Plattsburgh. I am a graduate of the class of 1970.
When I moved to Baldwinsville, yet another MAI grad and I went to a sport show at the Fairgrounds. As fate would have it, Tony had his guide business on display. After 11 years., we recognized each other immediately.
My sincerest condolences and prayers to all of you
