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“Dad, Just wanted to let you known that i'm going to miss the talks we shared every evening, and just to let you know that I'll miss you more than...Read More »
1 of 59 | Posted by: John Buffo - Weirton, WV

“Dear Buffo Families, May God Bless all of you at this difficult time. Our fondest memories were the best years of baseball. Everyone was like...Read More »
2 of 59 | Posted by: TRISH KAPIRIS-HATZISAVVAS

“I will always remember my days playing for Mr. Buffo. He was a great coach and a great person. We are all better people for having him in our lives. ”
3 of 59 | Posted by: John Greco - Weirton, WV

“Dear Buffo Family, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Buffo. He was always so nice to the neighborhood kids. I remember playing in...Read More »
4 of 59 | Posted by: Darlene DiGirolamo Ballas - WV

“My thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Buffo and your family. I am sure Mr. Buffo is looking down on his wonderful family with many blessings. ...Read More »
5 of 59 | Posted by: Julie Ann Bricker - Royersford, PA

“Mr. Buffo was a very big help with my son austin when i sign him up for the young marines. Thank you for been there for him. ”
6 of 59 | Posted by: missy/ austin stander - weirton, WV

“Thank you Coach Pete for great times and meomories. All the best to your family. Tommy Battista,1969 Baseball team. ”
7 of 59 | Posted by: Tom Battista - Valparaiso, IN

“My condolences to the Buffo family. To a great father, fellow Knight, and fellow Marine. Semper Fi my friend! ”
8 of 59 | Posted by: CWO5 George Biedenbender, USMC (Ret) - VA

“Mr Buffo knew how to get the best out of us on the court. I remember him taking the team over to a college game. Prayers for the family. ”
9 of 59 | Posted by: Bryan Burnworth - Sharpsburg, GA

“Mrs. Buffo, Joey, John, Gina and the entire Buffo Family, I am sorry to hear about Mr. Buffo--I know how hard it is to lose someone close to you and...Read More »
10 of 59 | Posted by: Rose Annette (Pulice) Arnold - WV

“JoAnn and family sorry to here about the passing of Eddie,If I can be of any service please call ”
11 of 59 | Posted by: Kelly Echelle - Forsyth, MO

“Dear Buffo Family, I was sorry to read of Pete's passing. He was such a good influence for so many children in Weirton. Always had a smile. Know he...Read More »
12 of 59 | Posted by: Dr Carol Hudachek - Weirton, WV

“Mrs Buffo, Johnny, Gina, and Joey- I was so saddened to hear of Mr. Buffo's passing. He was truly one of the "good guys". It still makes me smile...Read More »
13 of 59 | Posted by: Barb (Batcho) Budzik - OH

“Mrs. Buffo, John, Gina and Joey - I'm very sorry to hear of Mr. Buffo's passing. Know that you and are in my thoughts and prayers. ”
14 of 59 | Posted by: Michael Batcho - Milwaukee, WI

“Mrs. Buffo and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Mr. Buffo, my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I have lit some candles for him at...Read More »
15 of 59 | Posted by: Kayla Valenti - Notre Dame, IN

“JoAnne,I remember the good times we had, when Pete helped me with Sacred Heart basketball. He was the greatest. May God be with you in your time of...Read More »
16 of 59 | Posted by: Jean Holeczy - Spring Hill, KS

“Mrs. Buffo and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you Coach for everything you did. I'll never forget you ”
17 of 59 | Posted by: Keith Adkins - Colonial Heights, VA

“Joe, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I remember meeting him at some of your house parties. He was such a nice man. Please give...Read More »
18 of 59 | Posted by: Karen Boris - Burgettstown, PA

“To the Buffo family, I was very sad to hear the news. I know that he was more in his lifetime than just the Weirton Baseball Association....but...Read More »
19 of 59 | Posted by: Tracey (Bailey) Elo - Weirton, WV

“To the Buffo Family: I'm very sorry for your loss and you have my deepest sympathy. Pete was all about the kids for American Legion Post 10 baseball...Read More »
20 of 59 | Posted by: John Szczerbinski - Weirton, WV

“JoAnn and family, I was so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. Julie told us he was very sick when we were together on Friday at Gianni's ballgame. ...Read More »
21 of 59 | Posted by: Jackie & Dave Nixon - Weirton, WV

“I was so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. I saw him at the NCHS all-school reunion just this past June, and will cherish the picture of the 5...Read More »
22 of 59 | Posted by: Carol Powell Pongracz - Elyria, OH

“When we can remember vividly a person from your childhood and it makes us smile, they must have had a positive influence in our life. My deepest...Read More »
23 of 59 | Posted by: Bill Wells - Nipomo, CA

“When I think of Weirton and baseball, I will always think of you. ”
24 of 59 | Posted by: Steve Hill - Colliers, WV

“I first got to know Pete about 17 years ago. Amazing how you meet someone and feel as if they've always been a part of your life! I had the...Read More »
25 of 59 | Posted by: Tamara Green - Weirton, WV

“Buffo Family, My deepest sympathy for your loss. Coach Buff was a great Coach, Teacher, and a Life Friend. I will greatly miss him and all the...Read More »
26 of 59 | Posted by: Mark Maffioli - Jacksonville, FL

“Our sympathy to the Buffo family...Pete will always be remembered by his friends and classmates from New Cumberland...may he rest in peace ”
27 of 59 | Posted by: Russ & Jeanette Loar - Chester, WV

“Mrs Buffo, Johnny, Gina and Joey, Even though it's been 32 years since the Sacred Heart basketball days, I can still hear his booming voice calling...Read More »
28 of 59 | Posted by: Alex Fiedorczyk, Jr. - Westford, MA

“My heart goes out to to the Buffo family, I was blessed to spend a few yrs playing legion ball under the direction of coach Buffo. I don't know that...Read More »
29 of 59 | Posted by: Chris gibbs - Weirton, WV

“Master Sgt. Buffo will be sadly missed. He was a great mentor to my children Dylan, Cynthia, Mallory and Jessica who were all in the Tri-State Young...Read More »
30 of 59 | Posted by: Cara Wolanski - Paris, PA

“You have my deepest sympathy. Sgt Buffo was a wonderful person and we shared so many fun times at Fort Henry Days. He was inspiration to all the...Read More »
31 of 59 | Posted by: Sue Weigand - Martins Ferry, OH

“To the Buffo family, you have my deepest sympathy for your loss. Master Sgt. Buffo was truly a great person. Through the many years that I spent in...Read More »
32 of 59 | Posted by: Troy Bickers

“rest in peace Master SGT Buffo, Pete USMC you will be missed You have been like a father to me and it was a great honor serving under you. I believe...Read More »
33 of 59 | Posted by: Paul (boots) Bukovinsky - avella, PA

“Buffo family, Very sorry to hear about Coach Buffo's passing. Some of the greatest years of my life were spent with him and post 10. You always...Read More »
34 of 59 | Posted by: Josh Buracchio - Steubenville

“Mrs.Buffo,John,Gina & Joey Pete will be missed by many people it was fun playing ball with him,he was a kind man. All of you are in my...Read More »
35 of 59 | Posted by: Tim Paul - Willow Spring, NC

“Mrs. Buffo, Johnny, Gina & Joey I'm sorry. You have my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed playing baseball for Pete. Michael & I still recall the great...Read More »
36 of 59 | Posted by: PEE-WEE - New Stanton, PA

“Mrs. Buffo, Johnny, Gina & Joey I'm sorry. You have my deepest sympathy. I enjoyed playing baseball for Pete. Michael & I still recall the great...Read More »
37 of 59 | Posted by: PEE-WEE - New Stanton, PA

“PLEASE EXCEPT MY CONDOLENCE .PETE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN .I HAD SO MUCH FUN WITH HIM WHEN I WAS ON STAFF WITH HTE YOUNG MARINES HE WILL BE GREATLY...Read More »
38 of 59 | Posted by: WARREN .E.WRIGHT - WEIRTON, WV

“Mrs. Buffo, Johnny, Gina, and Joey... as well as Alexis, Sammy, Mikka, and the rest of the Buffo Families; It is with great sadness that we send...Read More »
39 of 59 | Posted by: Bell & Hoover Family - Weirton, WV

“God only made a few men who was a very special person. Pete had to be on top of God's list. When your children were playing ball for Pete, You new he...Read More »
40 of 59 | Posted by: Allan Burnworth - Ponce Inlet,, FL

“We had many good memories traveling all over with the Post 10 American Legion baseball team. May he rest in peace. Our prayers go out to the family. ”
41 of 59 | Posted by: Ken and Penny Lahr - Weirton, WV

“to the entire buffo family, i am truly sorry about your loss. my condolences. mr. buffo was a great guy. ”
42 of 59 | Posted by: jim montgomery - weirton, WV

“Michael, Steven, and the entire Buffo family... May God bless you during this time...Eric Meek and family .. ”
43 of 59 | Posted by: Eric Meek - toronto, OH

“Mrs. Buffo, Johnny, Gina and Joey, We were so sad to hear of Mr. Buffo's passing. He was a wonderful and kind soul. Memories of him will stay in...Read More »
44 of 59 | Posted by: Paul and Lu (Batcho) Mayhan - OH

“I will miss you Pete. ”
45 of 59 | Posted by: Danny Kelly - Follansbee, WV

“Our sympathies to the family. Pete was our friend for many years. From Hardins Run to the present.He will be sadly missed. ”
46 of 59 | Posted by: Bill & Millie Watson - WV

“JoAnn, Johnny, Gina & Joey, I am so sorry to hear about the lost of Eddie. I have so many memories of Eddie at family functions and outside...Read More »
47 of 59 | Posted by: Mariann Ferrari Weimerskirch - WV

“To the Buffo family, You have my deepest sympathies. I have know Pete for many years...it seems as if he was everywhere. He gave unselfishley to...Read More »
48 of 59 | Posted by: Bill Zanieski - Weirton, WV

“Mrs. Buffo, Johnny, Gina and Joey: I am so very sorry to hear of Mr. Buffo's passing. I feel such an emptiness with his passing. Being a child...Read More »
49 of 59 | Posted by: Renee Bennett-Lemal - Weirton, WV

“My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I worked with Pete when I was sports editor at the Weirton Daily Times in the early 80s and he was...Read More »
50 of 59 | Posted by: Anthony Conchel - Caledonia, OH

“We will miss him greatly. ”
51 of 59 | Posted by: Lynn and Robert Horvath - Weirton, WV

“Gina, It is with a heavy heart that I sign this book.My thoughts are with you, your mom,Johnny and Joey.May the memories of your dad embrace your...Read More »
52 of 59 | Posted by: Kathy Lawrence(Batcho) - ELKRIDGE, MD

“Jo ann and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Pete and I refereed many games. He also was a great baseball coach. My thoughts and prayers are...Read More »
53 of 59 | Posted by: jerry hamill - st petersburg, FL

“To his family, you are in our constant thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. Pete, you touched the lives of many, especially with the Young Marines....Read More »
54 of 59 | Posted by: Wendy, Rich & LCpl Koron Harris - PA

“Love and miss you Dad! ”
55 of 59 | Posted by: Joey Buffo - weirton, WV

“Love and miss you Dad! ”
56 of 59 | Posted by: Joey Buffo - weirton, WV

“We are truly saddened at the loss of Pete. He was such a great guy, who was such a big part of Danny's life for many years. We never had to worry...Read More »
57 of 59 | Posted by: Denise Kelly - Follansbee, WV

“Dad, You touched so many lifes in the past 40 years. You may not be here in body and soul But, will be remembered by all as a leader, mentor,...Read More »
58 of 59 | Posted by: Gina Lonett/Buffo - Pittsburgh, PA

“It was an honor to serve with M/SGT Buffo on the staff of the Tri-State Young Marine Unit. I will always remember the way he took me under his wing...Read More »
59 of 59 | Posted by: Edward C. Martin - WV


Peter Edward Buffo, Jr., 75, of Weirton died Sunday September 4, 2011, at the Trinity West Medical Center, Steubenville, OH. Born on October 15, 1935 in Red Lodge, MT, Pete was the son of the late Peter E. and Mary Echelle Buffo, Sr. A 1953 graduate of New Cumberland High School, Pete retired from Weirton Steel Production and Planning Department with 38 years of service. He also served his country with the United States Marine Corp for 22 years. Pete was known to many area athletes as Coach Buffo as he dedicated 40 years to coaching area youths from Sacred Heart of Mary Boys and Girls Basketball, and American Legion Post 10 and Post 34 Baseball teams. He also refereed basketball for twenty years from 1956 to 1976, refereeing the WV State Basketball tournament in 1975. Pete was a member of Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Holy Name, Knights of Columbus 3734, Moose 688, Weirton Steel 25 Year Club, Tri Stare Marine Corp Club, and a proud co founder of the Tri State Young Marines. Pete is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Koper Buffo, whom he married on May 2, 1959; two sons, John (Tina) and Joseph Buffo all of Weirton; daughter, Gina (Terry) Lonett of Pittsburgh, PA; two sisters, Frances Butcher of Weirton and Kathryn Hudson of Mc Alester, OK; six grandchildren, Joshua, Michael, Steven, Alexis, Samantha, and Meikka Buffo; step grandchildren, Steven and Jacob Lonett; great granddaughter, Maria Elizabeth Buffo. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Tuesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV. Knights of Columbus Rosary will be recited at 4 PM Tuesday. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be celebrated 10 AM Wednesday at Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church, Weirton Interment will follow at Saint Paul Cemetery, Weirton, with Military grave side services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tri State Young Marines or to the Sacred Heart of Mary Roman Catholic Church.