Marcelino Garcia Buenavista

September 16, 1944 - May 4, 2020

On Monday, May 4, 2020, Marcelino Garcia Buenavista, loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 75 in Dover, DE. Marcelino was born on September 16, 1944 in Rosario, Cavite, Philippines to Ulpiano and Marta Buenavista. He received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of the East in 1966 followed by a Master of Business Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1979. He practiced accounting for 44 years, with his longest tenure as the Director of Taxation Operations and the Treasury for Airbus Industries North America for over 25 years in Herndon, VA. “Celing,” as he was known to family, married Benilda Arban, a registered nurse. Celing was passionate for fishing, politics, and history. Spending his early and formative years on the beaches of Manila Bay, Celing worked two years on commercial fishing boat prior to his studies at the University of the East. When he was not reading the Economist or a historical nonfiction book, or watching the latest Wicked Tuna, he could be found corresponding with family and friends, catching up or offering counsel. Celing was known for his keen intellect, patience, generosity, and most importantly, unconditional love for his family and friends. Celing was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister, Felicitas, and brother, Carlito. He is survived by Benilda, three children, Maria, Marissa, and Mark, and four grandchildren, Corey, Aiden, Madison, and Lydia. Celing’s remaining siblings include Fermina, Melania, and Gloria. A private funeral service was held on May 12, 2020 at Christ the Redeemer Church in Sterling, VA with close relatives and friends. Condolences or donations may be sent to 21112 Surrey Way, Sterling, VA.