Dominic J Buffone

Dominic J. Buffone, 93, of Worcester, passed away Sunday June 28th 2009 in St. Vincent Hospital after a brief illness. Dominic is survived by his wife and partner of 62 years, Mary F. (Chilorio) Buffone; his two devoted children; Francis J. Buffone and his wife Cynthia of Sturbridge, Mary E. Marcinkus and her husband Joseph of Shrewsbury; six cherished grandchildren; Vincent, Mark, Matthew and Stephen Buffone, Karyn and Kevin Marcinkus; six great grandchildren, Christopher, Emma, Zachery ,Jack, Benjamin and Maryssa; two brothers, George and Robert Buffone; two sisters, Sophie Corron and Rita Czechowski all of Worcester; many nieces and nephews. Five brothers, Frank, Henry, Joseph, Al and Louis Buffone, as well as three sisters, Louise Bellizzi, Christine Swenson and Irene Borowy all predeceased him. Dominic was born in Worcester, a son of Vincenzo and Mary (Coshina) Buffone; He attended Commerce High School, served his country during World War II, in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Hughes and took part in the Battle of Midway in the South Pacific. He has lived here all his life. Dominic worked many years as a power engineer for the State of Massachusetts at Westboro State Hospital before retiring in 1983. He previously worked for Holy Cross College, Grafton State Hospital and the former Tadcaster Brewery in Worcester. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. Dominic loved woodworking, gardening and just being an all around Handyman. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren & great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday, July 1st from the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St with a mass at 11:00 a.m. in Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church 24 Mulberry St. Burial will follow in St. John Cemetery. Friends and relatives are invited to visit with the family Tuesday June 30th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice. The Buffone family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Staff at the Christopher House for the care, comfort and compassion the provided our family during this difficult time.