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Mary Lynne Buffardi
August 19, 1945 ~ December 31, 2017 (age 72) 72 Years Old Light a Candle
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Message from Rod & Wendy Sowders
January 8, 2018 2:27 PM
Dear Jim and family,
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Lynne and unfortunately we could not make the visitation or the mass. Wendy and I both have fond memories of her from Western Candy Conference, CPCC and NCA events. She was a wonderful woman and the love that you shared was evident to anyone who shared the room. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rod & Wendy
We were so saddened to hear of the passing of Lynne and unfortunately we could not make the visitation or the mass. Wendy and I both have fond memories of her from Western Candy Conference, CPCC and NCA events. She was a wonderful woman and the love that you shared was evident to anyone who shared the room. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rod & Wendy
Message from Jim Buffardi
January 9, 2018 3:54 PM
Rod & Wendy,
Thank you for the kind words. We sure had lots of fun.
Jim
Thank you for the kind words. We sure had lots of fun.
Jim
Message from Debra Teresi
January 7, 2018 9:13 PM
Dear Tracey and Todd, I remember selling Avon to your mom she loved the Skin So Soft lotion , I would deliver the Avon to her house in Oakbrook and it would give us time to catch up and talk about how things were and how much we both enjoyed Florida . It has been many years since I have seen her and face book was great for us to reconnect . She was and will always be a beautiful special women to everyone that knew her. I am thinking about you and your family. Debbie Teresi
Message from Tracey O'Connor
January 9, 2018 3:56 PM
Thanks so much Debbie!
A candle was lit by Mary Grace Romano
on January 7, 2018 7:02 PM
A candle was lit by Byrd and Family. We miss you soooooo much Ne Ne
on January 7, 2018 6:26 PM
Message from Hans & Julie van Overbeek
January 7, 2018 4:54 PM
Dear Jim and family, we extend our deepest condolences on the passing of your beloved wife Lynne. Both Julie and I have many fond memories of her, whether it was at an ACCT meeting in Callaway Gardens, a CPCC Christmas celebration at Mark Puch's country club, or an industry Christmas party at Café La Cave. She was always kind and loving, and relationship she and you enjoyed was a perfect example of a wonderful marriage.
Hans & Julie
Hans & Julie
Message from Jim Buffardi
January 9, 2018 4:00 PM
Dear Hans & Julie,
Thank you for the kind words. We did have lots of fun through years.
Jim
Thank you for the kind words. We did have lots of fun through years.
Jim
Message from Williams Family
January 7, 2018 7:53 AM
Condolences to the Buffardi family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says God, "heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds." May God bring you comfort and peace.
Message from Tracey O'Connor
January 6, 2018 6:52 PM
My Eulogy:
I am honored to celebrate the life of the special person that Todd and I were lucky enough to call our Mom. She loved us wholeheartedly and there was never a day that went by that she did not let us know that.
It is amazing that there was enough love left over for all of you, especially “Buff”. I have to say, when Jim entered our lives, our family of 3 was a little broken. My parents were recently divorced and we were all trying to pick up some pieces. The sun began to rise and I cannot tell you how much we grew to love that man. To me, their relationship resembled a fairytale, the princess met her prince. My mom was swept off her feet. Every time you would have any conversation with her, it was always about Jim. Sometimes I would have to remind her that she already told me that story. My mom and Jim had a beautiful relationship that grew and created the foundation that exists today. They set a great example for us kids of a loving relationship and how important family is which will extend through their grandchildren. I know they are proud.
My mom adored her grandchildren and nieces and nephews. If you were one of them, your nickname was either Punky do, My Guy, My Fella, Miss Em or my favorite…Love Bug.
I am not sure if you knew that my Mom had a career, she had her masters in cleaning. Her favorite product was Pine Sol. Nothing was clean unless you mixed Pine Sol and Top Job together. Have you ever smelled that? I will never forget coming home from school and walking up to the front door smelling it before you even got into the house. I was reading this to my friend Sally earlier this week and she reminded me of my mom’s Rainbow Vacuum. Anyone remember that thing? It was a canister style vacuum where you put water in the bottom reservoir. Guess what she put in that water? Yes, Pine Sol and Top Job. Once you got done vacuuming our turquoise shag carpeting, you had a nice combination of water, dust, and carpet fibers that smelled like Pine sol and Top Job.
I will never forget going to Florida with my mom and Jim. The day we got there, she started to clean. Now, my mom did not just pull out the pledge to dust and vacuum. She tore apart closets, emptied out cabinets and wiped everything down. One trip when they had the condo, she decided her project was going to be the kitchen. She had the whole kitchen torn apart, cleaning products all over the counters, bucket of pine sol and top job on the counter from the previous day because she would clean for ½ day and then lay by the pool in the afternoon so the process lasted the whole week. I remember finally on Day 5, Jim getting up to go make a cup of coffee, once again, making his way through the mess and finally said “Can you please clean this up?” I do have to say, when we left to go home, that condo was immaculate until the next visit.
Sometimes I wonder if my Mom should have been a doctor or a nurse because she had a cure for everything. If you called her and told her you had a cold, she gave you a whole regimen of what to do so it did not get any worse. Oh, and she was very particular about her laundry. I am actually surprised that she did not wash everything piece by piece based on her different procedures for each type of clothing. Towels and sheets had to be pre-soaked, washed, rinsed and run through another rinse with the fabric softener.
My Mom was a great friend. Sometimes I wonder if she should have been a psychologist. She had a knack of making people feel better if something was troubling them. She wore her heart on her sleeve. She was so grateful for the family and love that she had and if she met someone that was not as fortunate, they were instantly included in ours.
My mom touched so many people and has left a lasting impression on all of us. My heart breaks when I think of how hard she fought to recover from her last surgery. I am so proud of how sweet she remained despite of her situation. She was one tough cookie. I want to thank her caregivers, especially Devon and Lola who took such good care of her. She loved the pampering and said she was getting spoiled. As hard as it is to lose her, I am so glad she is at peace. She loved her house and she was home, where she wanted to be. My mom left Todd and I with great back up, our 2 aunts Ki Ki and Di Di. Their love and support is priceless. Sadly for us, she leaves this life along with her brother Greg. However, they will make the journey to heaven together. That is going to be some welcome party!
Lastly, I want to thank you Jim for making my mom happy. With everything she went through, she never complained. She was very fortunate for the life she had and was the first to admit it. You unselfishly took such good care of her and for that, Todd and I will be forever grateful.
I am honored to celebrate the life of the special person that Todd and I were lucky enough to call our Mom. She loved us wholeheartedly and there was never a day that went by that she did not let us know that.
It is amazing that there was enough love left over for all of you, especially “Buff”. I have to say, when Jim entered our lives, our family of 3 was a little broken. My parents were recently divorced and we were all trying to pick up some pieces. The sun began to rise and I cannot tell you how much we grew to love that man. To me, their relationship resembled a fairytale, the princess met her prince. My mom was swept off her feet. Every time you would have any conversation with her, it was always about Jim. Sometimes I would have to remind her that she already told me that story. My mom and Jim had a beautiful relationship that grew and created the foundation that exists today. They set a great example for us kids of a loving relationship and how important family is which will extend through their grandchildren. I know they are proud.
My mom adored her grandchildren and nieces and nephews. If you were one of them, your nickname was either Punky do, My Guy, My Fella, Miss Em or my favorite…Love Bug.
I am not sure if you knew that my Mom had a career, she had her masters in cleaning. Her favorite product was Pine Sol. Nothing was clean unless you mixed Pine Sol and Top Job together. Have you ever smelled that? I will never forget coming home from school and walking up to the front door smelling it before you even got into the house. I was reading this to my friend Sally earlier this week and she reminded me of my mom’s Rainbow Vacuum. Anyone remember that thing? It was a canister style vacuum where you put water in the bottom reservoir. Guess what she put in that water? Yes, Pine Sol and Top Job. Once you got done vacuuming our turquoise shag carpeting, you had a nice combination of water, dust, and carpet fibers that smelled like Pine sol and Top Job.
I will never forget going to Florida with my mom and Jim. The day we got there, she started to clean. Now, my mom did not just pull out the pledge to dust and vacuum. She tore apart closets, emptied out cabinets and wiped everything down. One trip when they had the condo, she decided her project was going to be the kitchen. She had the whole kitchen torn apart, cleaning products all over the counters, bucket of pine sol and top job on the counter from the previous day because she would clean for ½ day and then lay by the pool in the afternoon so the process lasted the whole week. I remember finally on Day 5, Jim getting up to go make a cup of coffee, once again, making his way through the mess and finally said “Can you please clean this up?” I do have to say, when we left to go home, that condo was immaculate until the next visit.
Sometimes I wonder if my Mom should have been a doctor or a nurse because she had a cure for everything. If you called her and told her you had a cold, she gave you a whole regimen of what to do so it did not get any worse. Oh, and she was very particular about her laundry. I am actually surprised that she did not wash everything piece by piece based on her different procedures for each type of clothing. Towels and sheets had to be pre-soaked, washed, rinsed and run through another rinse with the fabric softener.
My Mom was a great friend. Sometimes I wonder if she should have been a psychologist. She had a knack of making people feel better if something was troubling them. She wore her heart on her sleeve. She was so grateful for the family and love that she had and if she met someone that was not as fortunate, they were instantly included in ours.
My mom touched so many people and has left a lasting impression on all of us. My heart breaks when I think of how hard she fought to recover from her last surgery. I am so proud of how sweet she remained despite of her situation. She was one tough cookie. I want to thank her caregivers, especially Devon and Lola who took such good care of her. She loved the pampering and said she was getting spoiled. As hard as it is to lose her, I am so glad she is at peace. She loved her house and she was home, where she wanted to be. My mom left Todd and I with great back up, our 2 aunts Ki Ki and Di Di. Their love and support is priceless. Sadly for us, she leaves this life along with her brother Greg. However, they will make the journey to heaven together. That is going to be some welcome party!
Lastly, I want to thank you Jim for making my mom happy. With everything she went through, she never complained. She was very fortunate for the life she had and was the first to admit it. You unselfishly took such good care of her and for that, Todd and I will be forever grateful.
Message from Philip and Lidia Tencate and girls
January 6, 2018 10:43 AM
Jim and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We are on this earth for such a just time, until we meet again, God Bless.....
Message from Jim Buffardi
January 9, 2018 4:09 PM
Dear Phil & Lidia,
Thank you for the kind words. Phil it was so nice to meet your lovely wife.
Jim
Thank you for the kind words. Phil it was so nice to meet your lovely wife.
Jim
Message from Tracey O'Connor
January 6, 2018 6:45 PM
Phil, thank you and Lydia so much for coming yesterday.
A candle was lit by Lou and Marianne Bartemio
on January 5, 2018 12:25 PM
A candle was lit by Leo Nadolske
on January 5, 2018 6:29 AM
A candle was lit by Scovill Family
on January 4, 2018 5:55 PM
A candle was lit by Mary PAT Hartung-Espinosa
on January 4, 2018 12:58 PM
A candle was lit by JERRY & MARYANN KORAB
on January 4, 2018 9:03 AM
Jim sorry to hear about the passing of your wife Lynne . Being a friend we certainly enjoyed spending the time with had with her! Sorry we can’t be there for you at this time of need & will miss the visitations. We are currently in Florida. Please except our condolences to you and all the family & our prayers are with all of you now.
God bless you & your family; Jerry & MaryAnn Korab
Jim sorry to hear about the passing of your wife Lynne . Being a friend we certainly enjoyed spending the time with had with her! Sorry we can’t be there for you at this time of need & will miss the visitations. We are currently in Florida. Please except our condolences to you and all the family & our prayers are with all of you now.
God bless you & your family; Jerry & MaryAnn Korab
Message from Jim Buffardi
January 9, 2018 4:13 PM
Jerry & Maryann
Thank you very much for the kind words. We did have lots of fun when we were together.
Jim
Thank you very much for the kind words. We did have lots of fun when we were together.
Jim
A candle was lit by Adele and Paul Swinwood (D-204 360 Charlemagne, Naples)
on January 3, 2018 11:15 AM
A candle was lit by Joyce Webner
on January 3, 2018 8:35 AM
A candle was lit by Dennis and Janet Lucadello
on January 2, 2018 11:17 PM
Message from Roger and Janet Deshaies
January 2, 2018 7:38 PM
Jimmy, so sorry to hear about Lynne and your loss. Please accept our deepest condolences and know you are in our prayers.
Message from Jim Buffardi
January 9, 2018 4:16 PM
Roger & Janet,
Thank you very much. We had fun when we were together.
Jim
Thank you very much. We had fun when we were together.
Jim
A candle was lit by Paula Anderson and sons. Keeping you in our thoughts.
on January 2, 2018 5:07 PM
A candle was lit by Hans Volk and Susan Ackley
on January 2, 2018 12:40 PM
A candle was lit by Nancy Nolan
on January 2, 2018 11:30 AM
A candle was lit by Tracey O'Connor
on January 2, 2018 10:00 AM
Message from chuck and Connie winkler
January 1, 2018 7:38 PM
Dear Jim and family,
So sorry to hear of your great loss, I’m sure Lynne and Ed are talking about great memories together. God bless you and your family. Chuck and Connie Winkler
So sorry to hear of your great loss, I’m sure Lynne and Ed are talking about great memories together. God bless you and your family. Chuck and Connie Winkler
Message from Jim Buffardi
January 9, 2018 4:18 PM
Chuck & Connie
Thank you very much for the kind words. We had lots of fun together.
Jim
Thank you very much for the kind words. We had lots of fun together.
Jim
Message from John Conversa Family
January 1, 2018 7:08 PM
Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. We are in Austin on a college visit for my son and not due back until late Friday. I am looking at earlier flights and will see what I can do to attend the visitation. Our prayers are with you and the family.
God bless.
God bless.
Message from Jim Buffardi
January 9, 2018 4:22 PM
John,
Thank you for the kind words. It was so nice to see you and your wife.
Stay well,
Jim
Thank you for the kind words. It was so nice to see you and your wife.
Stay well,
Jim
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