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Louis Buffardi Obituary

Buffardi, Louis P. It is with great sadness that the family of Louis P. Buffardi announces his passing into Heaven on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at the age of 76. Lou is lovingly remembered by his wife of 51 years, Claire L. Buffardi (nee Sasgen); his children, Elizabeth (Kevin Smith) Buffardi, Ali (Dave) Zimmermann, and Christopher (Amy) Buffardi. Lou is fondly remembered by his four grandchildren, Luke and David Zimmermann, and Caiden and Alana Buffardi. Lou is also survived by his loving brother, James (the late Lynne) Buffardi; and his loving sisters, Carmellyn Panzarella and Donna (Tom) Hornsby; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, August 22, 2019, 3:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at Sullivan Funeral Home, 60 S. Grant Street, Hinsdale, Illinois 60521. Family and friends to gather for a Mass of Celebration on Friday, August 23, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Church, 124 N. Spring Avenue, La Grange, Illinois 60525. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Louis Buffardi may be made to Misericordia Heart of Mercy, 6300 North Ridge Ave., Chicago, IL 60660 or Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, 1140 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60607. 630-323-0275 or www.sullivanfuneralhomerhinsdale.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 19, 2019.

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Kathleen Fitch

August 25, 2019

And also to the Buffardi family, especially, my classmate Carm Buffardi, thinking of you and your family.
Kathleen Fitch

Ron & Donna Moses

August 23, 2019

Dear Claire, Carm and Family, I was louis' room mate at Loyola and I have many great memories of him and the fun we had. Claire I know he loved you when he was 18, and your long relationship is more then moving. I am sorry for your deep loss but I know you are comforted by the knowledge of a reunion in paradise. Ron Moses

Bob & Ginny Hayes

August 22, 2019

Dear Claire, Carm and families of Louie,We have many great memories of Lou from our high school and college years and also during our married lives. We were very sad to hear of his sudden and untimely passing. Our prayers and deepest condolences are with all of Lou's family and friends; he will certainly be missed by us all.

Dee Dee Spagna

August 21, 2019

I am so very sorry for the loss of your dear husband! I loved the way you loved each other. I know that he will be greatly missed.

Mercy Home for Boys & Girls

August 20, 2019

On behalf of Fr. Scott Donahue and Mercy Home for Boys & Girls, we would like to extend our heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family and friends of Louis Buffardi.

May the angels lead him into paradise; may the martyrs come to welcome him and take him to the holy city, the new and eternal Jerusalem.

John Hemstreet

August 19, 2019

Clare and family,

Please accept my deepest sympathies and prayers.

From the Staff of Sullivan Funeral Home

August 20, 2019

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Bob Ras

August 19, 2019

To Clare and family,

Deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved Louis.

May he rest in the Lord's eternal peace.

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a loved one

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Ray Orsolini

August 19, 2019

Claire and Family, You do not know me but Lou and the rest of the Italian Dorm guys at Loyola have great memories of Lou. He was a great friend and a caring person. Rest in Peace Lou.

Kathleen Fitch

August 17, 2019

Claire
My thoughts are with you. These are difficult times and lean on your friends and family. Although are paths have not crossed for a long time I am here if you want to talk please let me know if I can help. Yours. Kathleen fitch. [email protected]

August 17, 2019

Claire and family, please accept my condolences on your loss. Lou, Jim ,my brother Lou and I had many wonderful times together as kids. He will be missed. Sorry I won't be there but I have a procedure on the dates listed. You've been in my thoughts and prayers. Love. Bob Conti

One of the many happy times on the boat

Heather de Heriz Smith

August 17, 2019

The Sisters and Residents of Misericordia

August 17, 2019

Our sympathy and special prayers for Lou and all his family and friends.

Ted Radkiewicz

August 16, 2019

I recall Lou at Fenwick as a good guy. RIP. Sympathy to the family.
Ted Radkiewicz 61

August 16, 2019

I'm very sorry for you loss. May you receive comfort through the power of prayer. (1Peter 5:6,7)

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Aug

22

Visitation

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Sullivan Family Funeral Homes & Cremation Service - Hinsdale

60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Aug

23

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

St. Francis Xavier Church

124 N. Spring Avenue, La Grange, IL

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60 South Grant Street, Hinsdale, IL 60521

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