Montpelier, VT Dario Buzzi, 95, of Pearl Street died in his sleep, early Thursday morning, May 17, 2012. Dario was born to his parents, Enrico and Louisa (Nicora) Buzzi on November 17, 1917. Although Dario had no siblings, he had many childhood friends growing up on the north side of Barre. After graduating from Spaulding High School, he worked at the American Railway Express Company. Dario became one of the first draftees of World War II from Barre on August 6, 1941 and went overseas with the 26th division-104th infantry, a.k.a. the "Yankee Division". As a Staff Sergeant, he spent 15 months overseas of which 9 were in combat duty. He was honorably discharged on November 14, 1945. After the war he worked for the A & P food company as a produce manager. Upon the closing of the A & P store he went to work for the National Life Group which he retired from. Dario was an avid sports fan, especially the Boston Red Sox, and all of the New England and Boston professional sports teams. He enjoyed cribbage, bridge, and crossword puzzles. In his earlier days his hobbies included bowling, hunting, and fishing. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #792, American Legion Post # 3 and the Montpelier Elks Club # 924. Dario's survivors include his devoted wife of nearly 65 years, Concha (Cano) Buzzi; his children, Carlo Buzzi and his wife Judy and their children, Alex and Gabriella; David Buzzi and his wife Rose; Daniel Buzzi and his children Christopher and Nicolas. Calling hours will be held from 5-7:00 pm, Sunday, May 20th at the Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Street, Montpelier, VT. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 am, Monday at St. Augustine's Church. Burial with military honors will follow the Mass at Berlin Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Central Vermnont Home Health & Hospice, Inc., 600 Granger Road, Barre, VT 05641 or to St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. Those wishing to express online condolences may do so at www.guareandsons.com.