Submitted by Cathy Redeye
In memory of our son, brother, uncle and friend, James “Jimmy” Buffalo. He was of the turtle clan and enrolled with the Seneca Nation. He was the 1st member on the Allegany Territory to succumb from the Coronavirus at the young age of 44.
Our hearts were broken into a million pieces, something we wish on no one. What keeps him alive in our hearts are of our memories with him. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone.
As a little guy, he’d find old rusted bikes, take them apart, polish every piece and put it back together, thus having a brand new bike. They always shined and carried that into adulthood, doing the same thing to his vehicles.
His mother Cathy was his number one gal. He would of gone to the ends of this earth for her, as she would for him. He was the protector of his sisters, Danette and Sonny- just ask anyone who tried dating them. As for his brother Ed, it was a bond never to be broken. His nieces and nephews were the light of his life. They loved their uncle and his many stories and laugh sessions.
It’s funny how you sit and think of all the memories but can only put a few on paper. One that will stick with all of us is when we had the tax uprising and expressways were shut down. Of course Jimmy was there to do what he believed in. Little did he know that it would happen again, even for just a moment. You see, during his last drive on this earth, the traffic leading to the cemetery was backed up, momentarily stopping the flow of traffic on the expressway. It was an amazing sight. I can just hear him laughing and saying, “I did it myself Kim!”
Please take the time to hug your loved ones and show them the love you feel for them. You never know when it will be your last chance.
We miss him more each day that passes, however, knowing he is free, can see, and feel no pain or misery gives us some peace of mind.
We miss you Jimmy. “Till we meet again.” 10/16/75 – 4/24/20
Obituary
Mr. James “Jimmy” E. Buffalo, 44, of Old Route 17, Jimersontown, died Friday, April 24, 2020, at Olean General Hospital following a short illness.
Born October 16, 1975, in Olean, NY, he was the son of Cathy and Kim Redeye of Salamanca, NY.
Mr. Buffalo was a member of the Seneca Nation of Indians and the Turtle Clan.
He had been employed with the Seneca Nation of Indians throughout his life.
Jimmy loved being with his family, especially his nieces and nephews, and his dogs Chopper and Gaiyowah.
Surviving besides his moms are: three sisters, Danette Buffalo, Sonny Buffalo, Cassie (Larry) Ballard, all of Salamanca, NY; a brother, Edward (Carli) Buffalo, Coldspring, NY; four nieces, Lindzy and Darelyn Buffalo, both of Salamanca, NY, Graci Dee Buffalo, Coldspring, NY, Erika Ballard, Salamanca, NY; six nephews, Derek and Creedence Redeye, both of Salamanca, NY, Caiden and Moagi Buffalo both of Coldspring, NY, Daryl Buffalo, Salamanca, NY, Michael Ballard, Salamanca, NY; aunts, Maureen Redeye, Salamanca, NY, Marlene Crouse, Coldspring, NY; uncles, Martin (Joyce) Crouse, Curtis “Otto” (Sally) Watt, both of Salamanca, NY; many cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, LaVerne and Corinne Dowdy Redeye and his aunt, Amy (Richard) Redeye
