In Memoriam RIP Buffaloed

[Duddy]

God this is horrible. Huge loss for the Boards and even bigger loss for the people that knew him. Rest in peace, you will be missed

 

[oldgoalie]

I’m stunned. Like many others, I had no idea he was ill. I loved his wit and humor here. I hadn’t realized he hasn’t been on recently, but other things in life often derail us. My deepest condolences to his family, and to those of you that knew him personally, and for such a long time. Rest in peace, Buffaloed. May his memory be a blessing. This place will not be the same.

 

[Matt Ress]

Damn...rest peacefully friend. Viva San Giuseppe

 

[Der Jaeger]

Rest easy Joe

 

[joshjull]

I’m in shock. RIP to one of the best. Condolences to his family.

I can’t believe it.

 

[cybresabre]

@Chainshot - oldest archive we have from 2000

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Pretty sure the bizyayev and young dmen threads were me under one of my rotating handles back then. It's probably a good thing we can't see the posts, but I'm sure Buffaloed was patient and welcoming with a young threadspammer.

 

[Sansbacon]

Rest In Peace. This place will never be the same

 

[Doug Prishpreed]

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.

How old was he, roughly? Does anyone have a photo so we can put a face to the name?

Very sad day. He was definitely the best poster on here as far as I'm concerned -- always smart, friendly, and funny, and never too serious or aggressive. This place will be noticably less fun without him, 100%.

So sad. RIP Buffaloed/Joe. We apreciated you and we'll miss you.

 

[Club]

At a loss for words. One of the funniest guys ive seen post on this forum. f*** cancer. Guy did so much for HF.

RIP Joe. Ugh. Hope the Sabres make the playoffs next year in your honor

Edit: I won't forget the late night conversations we've had throughout the years.

 

[Samsonite23]

I’m sure a high percentage of people on here knew him much better than me, but I always admired him from a distance. He exuded kindness. I actually tried to take a page from his book and become better/kinder poster around these parts specifically because I would consistently see his positive influence.

 

[old kummelweck]

This was tough to hear. Really loved his contribution to this site. Never was nasty, always had a funny quip, was kind to everyone. RIP @Buffaloed

I know this site is very protective of identities, but this is one I hope we can learn more about this character and his life. We get little pieces of peoples personal stories, but it's funny how you can interact with someone for years and enjoy them, but never really know anything about them.

 

[Montag DP]

Like many others, I had no idea he was ill and will miss his wit and humor. RIP, and my condolences to his family and friends.

 

[Jacob582]

Rest in peace

 

[rylt]

I'm just reading here sometimes on free time, but he stood out as a brilliant person with great sense of humor.

 

[Club]

 

[EichHart]

RIP Buffaloed. Loved your posts, thoughts to family and friends.

 

[Snippit]

RIP. Shocking news. A great poster with a great sense of humour.

 

[Chainshot]

Pretty sure the bizyayev and young dmen threads were me under one of my rotating handles back then. It's probably a good thing we can't see the posts, but I'm sure Buffaloed was patient and welcoming with a young threadspammer.

Funny to think some of us are still here from then - @TehDoak, @Jim Bob, @gaf, Bakes all come to mind. JPB in that one thread got a job that precluded him from posting any more. Such a different time and yet not really that long ago. We wouldn't have had the space to have the conversations, to feel the highs of then or shared the pain of the lows of the last decade without the work that Buff did constantly behind the scenes to keep this place running.

 

[BuffaloGooner]

Oh no. RIP Buffaloed.

He had one of the most unique senses of humor on this board and overall site. His wit was undeniable.

 

[TehDoak]

@Chainshot - oldest archive we have from 2000

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Ooof. This post makes me want to hit the degauss button on my CRT

 

[enthusiast]

Somehow thought we’d have more warning, and I’d have a chance to thank him for all he did for this place. Another reminder to let people know what they mean to you every chance you can

 

[Fezzy126]

RIP Buffaloed, condolences to those that knew you beyond these boards.

Your wit and banter and many other contributions behind the scenes will surely be missed around here.

 

[BigFatCat999]

May Buffaloed and Fugu watch over us all

 

[SonOfWade]

Rest in peace, Joe. He’s been a mainstay on these boards for decades. He will be sorely missed.

 

[Vergilius]

RIP, Buffaloed.