Sergio Giuseppe Buffa

June 21, 1978 - January 23, 2020

Sergio Giuseppe Buffa 41, of West Point, VA, passed away on January 23, 2020. Sergio “PowerSerg” was born to Gaetano Buffa and Lori Miller DiBenedetto, on June 21, 1978 in Danville, VA. He graduated with honors from Clover Hill High School in 1996 and went on to help manage his father’s restaurant in West Point, VA. Sergio later moved to West Virginia to work for a large call center, Infocision as a customer service specialist. From there, he went to work for Schlumberger as a Gun Loader 1 before returning to West Point to once again help his father with the restaurant. Sergio is best characterized as being a larger than life gentle giant, and a man of many passions… he didn’t love or enjoy anything half-way, he did everything with his whole heart and “PowerSerged” through life! Family gatherings, celebrations, and holidays were his favorite times of the year because family was central in Sergio’s life. He loved recreational shooting and was an ardent supporter and fundraiser for the NRA in addition to being a true patriot with a huge love for his country. It’s difficult to think about Sergio without remembering his amazing musical talent because music was one of his greatest loves. He played the trumpet in high school, and his karaoke performances were truly extraordinary. Sergio also enjoyed memorializing his many hobbies: sports cards, comics, movie memorabilia, and video games made up the bulk of his collection. Sergio was also passionate about sports, especially the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sergio attended church at St. George’s Episcopal Church in Valley Leigh, MD. Sergio is survived by his father, Gaetano Buffa; his mother, Lori DiBenedetto and Pete DiBenedetto (step-father); two grandmothers, Luisa Buffa and Theolene (Tillie) Millen; brother, Ryan Buffa; sister, Brianna Buffa as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins, both here in the USA and abroad. A funeral service will be held 1PM Tuesday, January 28th at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in West Point, VA. A viewing will be held from 5-8PM Monday January 27th at Vincent Funeral Home in West Point, VA. A reception will follow Tuesday’s service in Van Den Boogaard Center, next to the church. In lieu of flowers, and in keeping with Sergio’s generous nature and heart, the family requests that donations be made to the Hospice of Virginia (https://hospiceofvirginia.com/donate/) and/or the VCU Massey Cancer Center (https://www.massey.vcu.edu/giving/how/). Special appreciation to Sergio’s aunts, Anna Buffa and Mimma Brooks for their loving care, especially in his final days. Sincerest gratitude to Kimberly K. O’Connor who generously donated Sergio’s final resting place at St. Theresa’s Catholic Cemetery. Special thanks to all of Sergio’s “Second Family” at Anna’s Pizza in West Point for their decades of love and support. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you. ~ 1 Peter 5:10 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. ~ Romans 15:13