He was born in New London, CT on Feb. 4, 1938 to the late Allyn and Bertha (Atkins) Bliven. He graduated from New London High School in 1955. Buddy married his beloved wife Helen (Terminesi) on April 20, 1963. She survives him.
Buddy was a crane operator for Local 478, until he retired in 2000. He enjoyed life to the fullest, with the love of his family, travelling around the country, watching his grandkid’s activities, shooting skeet and trap as a member of the Norwich Fish & Game Club. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and boating. He loved NASCAR racing and was an avid member of Red Sox Nation. He coached Waterford North Little League and Waterford Youth Football and was a Life Member of both the Quaker Hill and Cohanzie Fire Dept.
Besides his wife, Buddy is survived also by his sons: Bruce & wife Janet of Miami, FL, Scott & wife Christina of Dallas, TX and daughter Traci & husband Jeffrey Susi of Quaker Hill, CT; grandchildren: Bruce Bliven Jr., Brianna, Paxtyn & Bryce Bliven, Casey, Cody, Corey, Clancy, and Cassidy Susi, 1 niece and 3 nephews. He was predeceased by his sister Patricia White and one nephew.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 5pm – 7pm at the Montville Funeral Home of Church & Allen, 54 RT 32 Uncasville, with a Memorial Service held during that period. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southeastern CT, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360.
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