Joseph C Cerniglia

Joseph C (Buffo) Cerniglia passed away on April 12, 2015, at the Agrace Hospice Center. Joe was born on September 25, 1935 to Charles and Georgia (Schiro) Cerniglia. He proudly grew up in the Greenbush and graduated from Central High in 1953. Upon graduation, Joe enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in Korea. In the mid 60's Joe was one of the co-founders of the Madison Mustangs semi-pro football team and served as their general manager for many years. Joe had a deep appreciation for his Italian heritage and was a member of the Italian Workmen's Club. He had an incredible memory, sense of humor and loved entertaining friends and family with his storytelling. Joe was also known for his great Italian cooking and his famous weekly luncheons. Joe is survived by his brothers Pete (Jill) and their children Jeff, Tari (Gary) Piediscalzzi and Ann; Chuck and his children Lisa (Todd) Lusk, Lori, and Ross (Maureen); Bob ( Kathie) and their children Tony, Katie, and Molly; and his sister Marie (Doug) Griesbach and their children Mark (Cindy) and Karen (Andy) Follis: and his friend Joanie Severson. Joe is further survived by gr...[more]

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nieces and nephews, many special cousins and friends too numerous to mention, but you all know the place you held in Joe's heart. A celebration of Joe's life will be held at VFW Post 7591, 301 Cottage Grove Rd, on Thursday, April 23, beginning with a visitation from 5 to 7 pm and a time for sharing stories beginning at 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, April 24, Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 1128 St. James Ct, with Msgr. Thomas Baxter residing. Friends and family may call from 10:00 am until time of service. There will never be another Buffo! "I/we'll be seeing you.........."