David M. Buanno Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

David M. Buanno, 76, of Sacandaga Road, Fort Johnson passed away on Thursday November 19, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. He was born in Amsterdam on December 28, 1943 a son of Henry and Clara Kubran Buanno and was a 1963 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Dave was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Buanno was employed as a truckdriver and worked for the family business, Buanno Transportation in Fort Johnson, for thirty-four years. He was a truckdriver since he was sixteen, obtained his private pilot’s license at age eighteen, and in 2010 he obtained his Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter license. After he retired, he soon began his best job; that of caring for his beloved granddaughter, Jenna. He treasured this opportunity beyond measure. She was his greatest gift. In addition to driving and flying, Dave owned and drove race cars at Fonda Speedway. During his racing career he was very proud of his first-place feature wins. He was inducted into the Fonda Speedway Hall of Fame in 1992. Mr. Buanno was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Tribes Hill. He was a member of the Teamsters, Local #182 and the American Legion. Dave was a veteran of the US Army, serving from 1963-1965. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by an infant daughter, Teresa. Survivors include his wife, Linda Shaver Buanno, whom he married on April 16, 1966; a daughter, Michelle Santabarbara of Tribes Hill; four brothers, Carl (Sylvia) Buanno, and Joseph, Ronald, and Peter (Christine) Buanno, all of Fort Johnson; a sister, Marilyn Buanno of Perth; a granddaughter, Jenna Santabarbara; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm at the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 (Corner of Route 29 & Black Street), Johnstown. A prayer service will follow at 6pm at the funeral home with Rev. Chris Welch. Burial will be held on Wednesday at Pine Grove Cemetery, Tribes Hill. Memorial contributions may be made to Ayres Animal Shelter or to the Brennan Humane Memorial Society, both in care of the funeral home.

David M. Buanno

December 28, 1943 - November 19, 2020

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