In Memoriam RIP Buffaloed

[Howie Hodge]

I haven't been on in a couple years.

I was just browsing and saw this.

Awful news. However, thank you to Fenway for posting, so we know, and can say goodbye.

Buffaloed was a good one. And it's always the good one's that go too soon.

RIP Buffaloed.

If we travel somewhere after we leave; safe travels to you our friend......

 

[tsujimoto74]

He's done so much for HF, but what I will miss most is his sense of humor. It has been one of the best parts of reading the Sabres board over the years.

When Joe first shared the news about his illness on the mod board, it hit close to home because my mom was (and still is) fighting the exact same disease. (I won't share what since he seemed to want to keep it relatively private.) It's hard to swallow that he's already gone after such a brief fight. This board will never be the same without him.

Rest in peace, Buffaloed. You will be deeply missed.

 

[Reddawg]

Terrible news, this makes me so sad. I had no idea he was ill or in treatment. He was just in the middle of going way above and beyond to help me with a site issue a month ago.

RIP man, thank you for all the laughs and good memories on here.

 

[billsandsabres]

an absolute foundational pillar of hf. very sad news. his sharp wit will be greatly missed.

 

[Old Navy Goat]

Damn the board will be lesser with his passing. My condolences to his friends and family

 

[Mike McDermott]

Holy crap that is sad to hear. Prayers for all those impacted by his loss. Especially his family.

 

[sufferer]

Damn. Rest easy.

 

[Dingo44]

So sorry to hear about Buffaloed. He was a great poster and a really good person. I'm praying for him and his family, and everyone whom he moved.

 

[Fenway]

@Chainshot - oldest archive we have from 2000

 

[hangman005]

RIP Buff.

 

[Dubi Doo]

Damn, that's sad to read. RIP.

 

[Chainshot]

Buff's someone who I had the pleasure of being in communication with around hockey and life for 24 years now. Joe's going to be missed. This space to talk hockey wouldn't be what it is without him. And the place won't be the same without him. Rest in peace Joe, you will be missed.

 

[Ladyfan]

I am so very sorry....Bruin's fan

Oh no. Well this is sudden and saddening. I've known him here for nearly 25 years and his wry wit combined with his impartiality made him someone who I always whose interactions I always enjoyed.

Thank you for letting us know, Fen. If you can pass along our collective condolences and regrets, please would you? I'm going to go, sit quietly with my coffee and sob for a bit.

Hugs to you and this board.

 

[Chainshot]

@Chainshot - oldest archive we have from 2000

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It's been a minute, hasn't it?

 

[CaliSabresfan24]

Rest easy Buffaloed

 

[CHRDANHUTCH]

we're all with you Sabres family reach out any time

 

[cybresabre]

Damn, so sad to see an all-timer go first. Thanks for your time, effort, contributions, and camaraderie.

 

[dortt]

condolences to the family :'(

 

[TheMistyStranger]

This is absolutely shocking to see. I've enjoyed reading his takes on things for decades. As Chain said, please pass along our sympathy and condolences from those of us who considered him digital friends, and let those who knew him know how much joy he brought our little corner of the internet. RIP Buffaloed...simply one of the best.

 

[Fly Boy]

RiP to the OG.

 

[Zach716]

Had no idea he was dealing with illness. This place will miss his contributions and witty humor immensely. My condolences to his family and friends. RIP

 

[Gabrielor]

RIP

 

[Gee Wally]

Oh no. Well this is sudden and saddening. I've known him here for nearly 25 years and his wry wit combined with his impartiality made him someone who I always whose interactions I always enjoyed.

Thank you for letting us know, Fen. If you can pass along our collective condolences and regrets, please would you? I'm going to go, sit quietly with my coffee and sob for a bit.

I posted this on the Mod board but I know you and I shared a lot of the same history.

I’ve been dreading this for months.

Where to start? …… at the beginning I suppose.

Joe and I first ‘met’ here in the 1990s. Back when the Taylor brothers started this small site Hockeys Future. None of us ever thought it would become what it is today. No chance.
It was strictly write up articles and what we call the main board. Lucky if we had a few dozen posters daily.
Up against power houses like ESPN, AOL, publication sites, etc.

Why is that important? Because it was when Joe was put at the helm as the numero uno Admin we started to grow and grow.
The team boards were launched. Joe with Mod of Sabres. Me with Bruins. A gentleman named Ken handled everything. But he was moreso into the articles. It wasnt long before we needed a second division if you will to Admin the boards. That was Joe.
He quickly realized it was a big task. More than an individual could handle. He asked me to come on board as his second.
My first assignment was drafting the original site rules. Most as what we see today.
Then Id handle registrations daily. It was all manual.
When he went on annual holiday to Mexico he’d leave the day to day with me while Ken took care of any overall site tech things to help an idiot like me.

The years passed. Joe and I always had , even though some may think otherwise, a very good relationship. Like all friends we’d butt heads. We both have tempers. But our bark is worse than our bite. Resolution came many times with phone calls. As the spoken word always conveys a better message than written.

Those calls could be heated . But damn near everytime ended in laughter. I will now forever miss that voice.

Life got in the way for a spell with me raising a family. I stepped down from my Admin role and our beloved Barb/ Fugu stepped in. What a great decision on his part.

Bottom line is Joe was here for every single thought, change, and decision that made this place the community that it is. No doubt in my mind.

To say I will miss him is the understatement of all time here. He created something that became part of the fabric of my life. More than that he was my friend.

God bless you Joe. I love you.

 

[Dirty Dog]

This one makes me sad. Always loved talking to him and inside jokes. He had 10/10 internet wit and humor.

I don’t think I have ever seen someone here post thousands of humorous posts and jabs without a single person getting annoyed at him.

 

[GameMisconduct]

A huge loss to this community and I'm sure to his friends and family. Just a quality individual all around.