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Ronald A. Buda, 44

FLORIDA, Mass. —  

Ronald A. Buda, 44, of Florida, MA died unexpectedly on Friday, June 26, 2026 at his home. He was born in Pittsfield on November 5, 1981, son of Ronald Buda and the late Collette (Chouinard) Buda. He attended Adams schools and graduated from Hoosac Valley High School with the Class of 2000.

Ron spent his entire working career at Berkshire Outfitters in Adams, where he began working while still in high school. He loved 20-inch BMX bicycles when he began his career. He brought with him a tremendous amount of mechanical knowledge, which he had learned from this father Ronald “Mouse” Buda, a skilled master mechanic. He worked as a salesperson as well as a mechanic and repairman for all types of recreation equipment, including bicycles, canoes, and kayaks. He could work on a $5000 mountain bike one day, and help someone who was “down and out’ the next day at no charge in order to help them get to work.

He loved the outdoors and living on Florida Mountain with his previous dogs, Shadow, Chance, and Sierra and his current dog, Diesel. He was an avid fisherman with many trophies. His favorite Fishing Tournament, held in Lake Champlain, was The Father’s Day Derby. He won the derby one year with a “monster walleye!” Ronald loved country music, Yellowstone, and NASCAR. He travelled as “roadie” to Ohio, Kentucky, and Nashville with his friends.

To his friends he was simply known as “Buda”. He loved his friends and extended family very deeply. He was a faithful friend that would go out of his way, day or night, to help someone out.

He is survived by his father, Ronald Buda of Adams, his sister Danielle Buda of Concord, NC, his nephew Noah and niece Madeline, as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and countless friends.

Calling hours in the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, will be Friday, July 3, from 2 until 4 PM. A graveside committal service will be held on SATURDAY, JULY 11th at 10:00 AM in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams. Relatives and friends are invited.

To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com


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Ronnie and Family, I’m very sorry to hear of Ron’s passing. He was a good man and all around good person.
R.I. P. Ron
from: Paul Kozikon: 06-30-2026

Dear Ronnie and Family - I was so very sorry to read about the unexpected loss of your son, Ron. I will be unable to make the commital as I am recovering from recent surgery and not yet driving but know that I am sending hugs and prayers your way.
from: MARY ELLEN Eliasenon: 06-30-2026

We hired you when you were just a young kid and it was the best thing Berkshire Outfitters could have done. We were co-workers for many years and then great friends for the rest. No one will match Ron Buda or "scooter mcgee" as I used to call him. The Berkshire Outfitters 3.0 squad has big boots to fill and you will never match Ronald Buda. We have never experienced a loss like this in the Berkshire Outfitters family and we miss you greatly.
Mouse, you did a great job raising Ron! There was no one better!
from: Jason Godfreyon: 06-30-2026

Mouse, so sorry to hear of your son's passing. Keep those memories close.
Jim and Kim
from: Jim and Kim Cameron on: 06-30-2026

So sorry to hear about Buda's passing. Way to young! Buda was my neighbor for a long time. Rest in peace!
from: Timothy Therrienon: 06-30-2026

My thoughts and prayers for the family. Ron was such an all-around nice guy. He will certainly be missed.
from: Gerry Bironon: 06-30-2026

Mouse and family; I'm so sad to read od Buda's passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
from: R Shoestock Sr on: 06-30-2026

Mouse and family, our deepest sympathy on your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. From Mimi and Daryl in heaven.
from: Mimi Royon: 06-30-2026

Tragedy ? is in our blood mouse,
Years ago we would have known
That we would live forever .
from: Wayne MacDonaldon: 06-30-2026

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