David C. Buzzelli, 61 of Highlands, died at his home on Monday, Nov. 29th. He was born in Neptune and was raised in Long Branch. He graduated from Long Branch High School in 1978. Following graduation, he began his career in the restaurant business at the Sea Loft restaurant in Long Branch. As his career …
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David C. Buzzelli, 61 of Highlands, died at his home on Monday, Nov. 29th.
He was born in Neptune and was raised in Long Branch. He graduated from Long Branch High School in 1978. Following graduation, he began his career in the restaurant business at the Sea Loft restaurant in Long Branch.
As his career and skills developed, he worked at several Jersey Shore Restaurants and had settled in the kitchen at the Original Oyster, before becoming the head chef at the Inlet Café, where he has been providing great meals for the last 20 years.
David enjoyed being with friends and making them laugh, he was a fan of the NY Giants and had a lifelong passion for the New York Knicks, having been there ball boy during summer training camp at Monmouth College in the late 60’s.
He was pre-deceased by his parents, Patricia and Godfrey “Buzz” Buzzelli.
Surviving are his siblings, Susan Buzzelli, Florida, Stacey and Kyle Purcell, Ocean and Bruce Buzzelli and his fiancé Nicole Stoffell, Long Branch; his nephew and nieces, Jarrett Dietz and Francesca and Isabella Purcell.
Memorial service Sunday, December 12th, 12 – 3 pm at 2nd Jetty Restaurant, 140 Ocean Avenue, Sea Bright. For messages of condolence, please visit David’s page at www.woolleyboglioli.com.
Jr Bristow
left a message on December 13, 2021:
RIP My friend. You will be missed!
Angela Schettino teevan
left a message on December 8, 2021:
My deepest condolences to all of the Buzzelli family. I have wonderful memories of David and will cherish them forever. No one black and blued a steak better.
Jonathan Carton
left a message on December 8, 2021:
Dave served as Head Chef for several seasons at the Inlet . I am a vendor there ,and always enjoyed working with Dave . He was kind , understanding , and new his craft well.
Above all he was a nice guy. He will be missed by everyone that knew him .
Jay Mikula
left a message on December 8, 2021:
Chef Dave never failed to make me smile. He liked people to be happy, a lucky guy.
Besides people, his passion for food was second, and Dave excelled at both!
Love and Peace.
Barbara Burgo
left a message on December 7, 2021:
To a man with a heart of gold and unsurpassed talent in the kitchen. Sending my deepest condolences to his brother And sisters. May he Rest In Peace.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Rob Bohanan
left a message on December 7, 2021:
He was truly one of a kind and they broke the mold when they made Buzz I will never forgot the laughs we would have for hours and hours a day…He was the life of the party and lit up
Any room he walked in…Life won’t be the same but he thought me to live life to the fullest and don’t take everything so serious… CAN I GET A RICK FLAIR!!!!! WOOOOOOOOO
Brien Welsh
left a message on December 7, 2021:
Only great memories of Dave growing up, will be missed.
Renee rose
left a message on December 5, 2021:
You will be missed my friend!!
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Jr Bristow
left a message on December 13, 2021:
RIP My friend. You will be missed!
Angela Schettino teevan
left a message on December 8, 2021:
My deepest condolences to all of the Buzzelli family. I have wonderful memories of David and will cherish them forever. No one black and blued a steak better.
Jonathan Carton
left a message on December 8, 2021:
Dave served as Head Chef for several seasons at the Inlet . I am a vendor there ,and always enjoyed working with Dave . He was kind , understanding , and new his craft well.
Above all he was a nice guy. He will be missed by everyone that knew him .
Jay Mikula
left a message on December 8, 2021:
Chef Dave never failed to make me smile. He liked people to be happy, a lucky guy.
Besides people, his passion for food was second, and Dave excelled at both!
Love and Peace.
Barbara Burgo
left a message on December 7, 2021:
To a man with a heart of gold and unsurpassed talent in the kitchen. Sending my deepest condolences to his brother And sisters. May he Rest In Peace.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Rob Bohanan
left a message on December 7, 2021:
He was truly one of a kind and they broke the mold when they made Buzz I will never forgot the laughs we would have for hours and hours a day…He was the life of the party and lit up
Any room he walked in…Life won’t be the same but he thought me to live life to the fullest and don’t take everything so serious… CAN I GET A RICK FLAIR!!!!! WOOOOOOOOO
Brien Welsh
left a message on December 7, 2021:
Only great memories of Dave growing up, will be missed.
Renee rose
left a message on December 5, 2021:
You will be missed my friend!!
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