Anthony “Buddy” Bianco of Harrington died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009 at Bayhealth-Milford Memorial. He was 79.
Buddy was born Feb. 17, 1930, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Angelo A. and Philomena Bianco. He retired to Harrington from Seaford, N.Y., in 1995. He retired to Delaware after working 50 years alongside his wife in their shop Florabud, which was a landmark florist in Seaford, N.Y. Buddy was an ordained Deacon for over 20 years, first in Maria Regina Catholic Church in Seaford, N.Y., and then at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Harrington. Additionally, he was a secular Franciscan, fourth degree Knight of Columbus, a member of the Holy Name Society, an advocate along with his wife with the Wilmington Diocese Tribunal, as well as an instructor of RCIA. He was passionate in his role as a Eucharistic Minister and Lector. He brought joy to the homebound he visited. Buddy was well known in his community for helping everyone. He loved interacting with people and sharing his faith. He always had a kind word and his charisma and enthusiastic smile always lit up a room. He will be greatly missed by all.
He was preceded in death by his brothers Henry, Charles and John Bianco and a sister Tina Bianco
He is survived by the “Love of his Life” and his wife of 58 years, Florence R. Bianco of Harrington. He will be sorrowfully missed by his children Marie and Bill Blair, Drew Bianco, Bruce Bianco, Scott Bianco, Kathleen and John Westbay, Nancy Bianco, and Jeanne Bianco; seven grandchildren, Dennis, Meaghan, Angela, Ashley, Christina, Theresa, and Sarah; a sister Barbara Fields; and many nieces and nephews.
A funeral was held Jan. 2 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Harrington
Interment was Jan. 4 at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Dagsboro.
Arrangements were by Melvin Funeral Home, Harrington.
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