Bud grew up in Richmondville and graduated from Richmondville Central School, Class of 1968. He was a farmer's kid who played the guitar and was the lead singer for the band, The Center Valley Boys. He was an avid hunter, and Nascar fan. His children were his pride and joy. He was proud of their achievements. He enjoyed family gatherings where he would share laughs and memories.

Bud owned and operated Glove Masters Inc. in Richmondville then went on to work as an Independent Contractor Rural Courier for the United States Postal Service, serving the Charlotteville and East Worcester areas.

He is survived by his wife, Anne Marie (Bartolotti) Rifenburgh who he married on April 24, 1999 at Howe Caverns; his children, Christine (Ron) Benson of Worcester, Thomas (Natasha) Rifenburgh and granddaughter, Theodora Rifenburgh of Worcester, Megan Pinto of Newtonville, and Katrina Rifenburgh of Worcester; his sister, Patricia Myers of the State of Maryland; as well as other extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers if anyone would like to do something for the family donations will be received for his granddaughter's college fund, c/o Thomas Rifenburgh, 955 Center Valley Rd., Worcester, NY 12197 .