Mr. Alfred "Bud" Maunz

Mr. Alfred “Bud” Maunz, age 88, of North Utica, passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012 at the Heritage Health Care Center with the love and support of his family. Born in Buffalo on October 29, 1923, Alfred was the son of the late Alfred and Grace (Armstrong) Maunz. He was raised and educated in Buffalo. A proud veteran of the United States Army, he honorably served his country during World War II. On July 10, 1942 he married the former Angeline “Angie” Talerico with whom he shared 59 years prior to her passing on September 7, 2001. Angie and Bud were soul mates who shared a lifelong bond of love. For most of his life, Bud was involved in law enforcement and most recently served as Chief of Security at Mohawk Valley Community College, retiring in 1988. Bud was a kind-hearted and loving man, and whether you knew him for a week or a lifetime, he was a great friend. A dependable patriarch, he gave his all to his wife, children, and grandchildren. With a smile on his face, he was amiable and easy to talk to, always offering his gentle guidance and encouragement. His family was the hub of his leisure activities and they were involved in all aspects of his life. Bud is survived by his children and their spouses, Alfred J. “Buddy” and Mary Maunz of Whitesboro, John N. and Kathleen Maunz, and Cheryl and Ray Doolen, all of Utica, and “Mickey” Maunz and his fiancée Cindy Ambrose and her children Nicky, Chelsea, and Amanda; his grandchildren, Jackie and John Carbone; Buddy III and Andrea Maunz, Crystal and Pat Fiegl, Stacey Griffith, Gary and Tonya Griffith, Michael Maunz; Andrea Maunz Andrews and her husband David; Anthony Maunz; and Katie Maunz and her companion Peter Hawkins; and numerous great-grandchildren. In addition, he leaves many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, Dario A. Monescalchi, and Helen Talerico, both of Utica, and Joann Benedict of Georgia; and special acknowledgement to the family of Mary Roberts. He was predeceased by his sister, Dorothy “Dot” Maunz-Toy; and his brother, Myron Maunz. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2-4 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. Expressions of sympathy in the form of donations may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc., in lieu of floral offerings; envelopes will be available at the funeral home. Alfred’s funeral service and Celebration of Life will commence on Monday morning at 11:00 at the funeral home officiated by Rev. Joseph Salerno. Committal services with Military Honors will follow at Calvary Mausoleum Chapel with entombment in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.

Mr. Alfred "Bud" Maunz

October 29, 1923 - March 22, 2012