Joseph Anthony Bavaro

Joseph Anthony Bavaro, 84, of Enfield, passed away surrounded by his loving family.

Joseph was born in Springfield on April 17, 1932, and graduated from Springfield Trade School. He joined the Army and fought in the Korean War and was honorably discharged after being wounded in combat.

He married Josephine Albano, of Enfield, and was married to her for 60 years. Early in their marriage they moved to Boston and lived in the Copley Square neighborhood for two years before moving back to Enfield where they made their home. Joseph was employed by and retired from the State of CT Dept. of Transportation in Bloomfield where he was a crew leader. He was a member of the Mt. Carmel Society in Enfield and Springfield. In his early years, he loved having coffee and hanging out with friends at Lafiorentina Bakery and Ciros Restaurant in the South End of Springfield. However, he will be forever remembered as the best father and grandfather there ever was. He adored his four grandchildren and retired early so the he could spend all his time with them through their childhood.

In addition to his wife, Josephine Albano Bavaro, he leaves a daughter, Lucy Ruvolo-Anderson, and her husband, Kevin, of Enfield; his four grandchildren, Shanna Ruvolo, Joseph Ruvolo and his wife, Theresa, and great-grandson, Hunter, Nicholas Ruvolo and Briawnna Ruvolo. He also leaves his brother, Mike Bavaro; his nephew, Mike Bavaro and his wife, Deb; and his niece, Gina Bavaro; and a brother, Anthony Bavaro; as well as many other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Lucy Bavaro; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Nicola and Agnesina (Cerrato) Albano; and his sister-in-law, Jacqueline Bavaro.

Relatives and friends are welcome to join his family during calling hours on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 8:30 to 11 a.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels 43 Shaker Road, Enfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Patrick Church, High and Pearl Streets in Enfield. Interment with military honors will follow the Mass in St. Patrick's King Street Cemetery in Enfield.

Flowers are graciously appreciated however memorial donations in his memory in lieu of flowers may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of CT, 200 Executive Blvd., Suite 4B, Southington, CT 06489.

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