Pasquale (Pat) Buba, 72, formerly of Braddock, PA and a Steeler fan to the end, passed away at home in Los Angeles on September 12, 2018 after a brave fight with cancer. Pat was born April 16, 1946 to the late Edward Buba (Pittsburgh, PA) and Angeline (Gentile) Buba (Tursi, Italy).
Pat is survived by his wife Zilla Clinton, his brother Anthony (Tony) Buba, sisters-in-law Ozzie Cowan, Jan McMannis and his brother-in-law Joe Cowan, nieces Kelly and Jody, great nephews, cousins, countless friends, and numerous godchildren who adored him.
Pat was the first person in his family to attend college, and he did it in style on a full music scholarship from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). A talented clarinetist Pat was always first chair.
While at CMU Pat developed a love for film, earning a MFA. As an intern at WQED-TV Pittsburgh, Pat honed his editing skills by working on numerous national PBS projects including Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood. WQED is where Pat met the love of his life, Zilla Clinton.
Pat’s reputation as a film editor grew quickly. He teamed with George Romero and edited a number Romero films including “Day of the Dead” and “Knightriders.” With his partners and longtime friends John Harrison and Dusty Nelson, Pat produced and edited the cult thriller “Effects”.
Pat was a member of the American Cinema Editors. His credits and awards are too numerous to list. During his career, Pat worked with such artists as Martin Scorsese, Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Rowdy Herrington, and Michael Mann. One of his prized awards was Best Edited Documentary, 1996 for “Looking for Richard” directed by Al Pacino.
Pat was remarkably creative, quick witted and kind. He had an instinct for mentoring and advising young filmmakers. His passing will be felt by the many whose lives he touched, especially by his brother Tony and his wife Zilla. It was always Patsy and Zilla, Zilla and Patsy. She was by his side to the end. He will be missed.
Those wishing to honor Pat’s memory can send donations in his name to the ACLU or any animal shelter.
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