Michael Buono
July 16, 2022
On Saturday, July 16th, 2022, Michael Buono, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 64 after losing his battle with cancer.
Mike was born on November 6th, 1957 in Bristol, Pennsylvania to Ernest and Elaine Buono. He completed college at Arkansas Tech University and settled in Gainesville, Florida where he retired from The Alachua County Environmental Protection Agency where he worked as an environmental specialist.
Mike loved music, nature and being outdoors. He was an animal lover and activist and had been vegan for 17 years. He was known for his good sense of humor and compassionate spirit.
He is survived by his wife, Laura, his two daughters, Elaina and Vittoria, and his cat, Leo.
Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Buono Family.
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My condolences again, may the family stay strong.
Mike was such a cool guy and so lucky to have such a wonderful family in Laura, Elaina, and Tori. I’ll be thinking of you all during this difficult time and wishing you comfort. All my love to you!
Laura. Jana, and I send our sincere condolences to you, and yours. We will keep you in our prayers as you go thru this difficult time. We love you, and Yah bless🙏🏽
Hey Mike it’s probably been over 35 years since we’ve even seen each other sorry we never got a chance to get back together and hang out you will be missed.
We always had fun growing up playing sports listening to music I was thought of you as a good friend.
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My many heartfelt condolences to Mike's family. I knew Mike when I worked for Codes Enforcement. Mike taught me more about environmental protection than anyone should have to teach someone. A very patient teacher. Mike loved his family and spoke of you often. He fought that cancer and beat it to come back to work. He was strong, always kind, didn't tolerate fools well, and always had time to answer questions or just talk about the day. Just a great soul. May you know peace as you miss him and grieve your loss.
Mike,
I just learned of your passing & can assure you, your presence is missed. Thank you for saving the natural habitat & animals you could while you were here. You left too soon & for much of the reason you're so desperately needed. What devastating news. Please just know, your work was not in vain & others will try to carry the torch in your absence. In the words of Tom Petty "I won't back down." Hopefully when we play it here, it will somehow get to you & you'll know you were never alone. Rest in Peace, but feel free to visit & help guide us to defend this beautiful place that so many have taken for granted. Thank you for caring in your time.