Harry P. Buffardi

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Harry “HB” Buffardi, who died on September 7, 2025, in Summit, New Jersey, at the age of 90. Born on January 15, 1935, in the Ironbound Section of Newark NJ, Harry was a man of many passions and a true practical joker with a boyish twinkle in his eye.

Harry was a lifelong car lover who owned Buffardi’s Auto mechanic shop and Gas station in the Ironbound Section of Newark, NJ. Harry approached life with a sense of adventure, always on the hunt for a new “treasure”. He loved trying new restaurants and his passion for Atlantic City was well-known, as he found great joy in the simple pleasures of life. 

Harry is survived by his beloved wife, Laura Heinl Buffardi, and many loving great and great-great nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory forever. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Buffardi, his father Enrico Buffardi, his mother Rose Buffardi, brother Joseph Buffardi and sister Josephine Henderson. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Tunnel 2 Towers (T2T), an organization that was close to HB’s heart. 

Visitation services for Harry P. Buffardi will take place on Tuesday September 16, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Galante Funeral Home located at 2800 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083. A Mass celebrating his life will be held on Wednesday September 17, 2025, beginning at 10:00 AM at St. James Church Springfield, located at 45 S Springfield Ave, Springfield, NJ 07081. Entombment will follow at Hollywood Memorial Park in Union.