Albany Arthur F. Buonora, Jr., 64, passed away on Saturday, December 28 at home after a long illness. Born in Albany, Art was a lifelong resident. He proudly served his country in the US Navy from 1968 to 1970. After returning from service he was employed in many different fields working lastly as a chef for the food service at the New York State Capital. Arthur will be remembered as a jokester who loved to make people laugh. He also enjoyed "war models". He was a person who held a concern for underprivileged children and supported a child living abroad through his contributions. Besides his family, Art will be missed by many friends. Arthur is survived by his daughter, Linda Merrill of Albany; two sisters: Marjorie L. LaMountain of Clifton Park, NY and Linda Marshall of Redding, CA. He is also survived by four granddaughters: Alicia, Savanah, Emma and Nicole Ashline all of Albany, a niece: Marjorie Mitchell (Stewart Sitterly) of East Greenbush, NY as well as one great nephew, two great nieces and one great great nephew. Services for Arthur will be private.