Obituaries
Obituary: Michael J. Buda Sr., 70
Mr. Buda was a member of the U.S. Marines and the proprietor of Buda Plumbing and Heating Company for over 40 years.
Michael J. Buda Sr., age 70 of Stratford, beloved husband of Diane Lemieux Buda, passed away peacefully on Dec. 7, 2013 in his residence with his loving family by his side.
Michael was born on Aug. 30, 1943 in Bridgeport and was the son of the late Frank G. and Margaret Reeves Buda Sr.
He was a member of the United States Marines and the proprietor of Buda Plumbing and Heating Company for over 40 years.
Michael was also employed by the General Plumbing and Heating Company and Carpenter Steel as a pipe fitter.
Michael enjoyed gardening, taking care of the yard, collecting coins and baseball cards and was a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Assembly #9 and Boy Scouts Order of the Arrow.
In addition to his beloved wife Diane of 46 years, Michael is survived by two daughters, Michele Buda Pankowitz of Stratford and Danielle Buda White of Stratford, two brothers, Robert Buda of Fairfield and Frank G. Buda Jr. and wife Barbara Stratford, one sister, Jean Buda of Milford, and several nieces, nephews, godchildren and cousins.
Michael was also predeceased by his son Michael J. Buda Jr. and one sister Margaret Stempert.
Obituary courtesy of Galello-Luchansky Funeral Home
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