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Theresa and Francis Bafaro
1947 - 2021
BORN
1947
DIED
2021
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Theresa and Francis Bafaro Obituary
Francis Bafaro 69
Worcester - It is with great sadness and sorrow that we announce the passing of two wonderful people and members of the Bafaro family, Francis Bafaro, 69, who passed away on Monday, December 28th, 2020, and his sister Theresa Bafaro, 73, just two weeks later on Wednesday, January 13th, 2021, both from complications of COVID.
They were both born in Worcester to Frank and Mary (Pingatore) Bafaro; Theresa born on March 30, 1947, and Francis on June 22, 1951. They were raised on Vernon Street, educated in Worcester and were lifelong Worcester residents. They committed themselves to family and each other. Theresa, kind and caring, always willing to help someone, cared for her parents notably her mother after her father passed. Francis was a kind and generous person whom everyone loved. Both Theresa and Francis worked in the family business JJ Bafaro Inc. for over 40 years alongside their brothers and nephews; Theresa served as Vice President and Francis as a sheet metal fabricator. It is a true family company, where Theresa and Francis took great pride in their work.
They are survived by their brother Joseph J. Bafaro and his wife June and their sister Sara M. Howard both of Shrewsbury; nieces and nephews they treated as their own children, Michael, Glenn and Christopher Gerardi, Tracy Dubay, Jack, Lori, Matthew and Michael Howard, Lisa Fitzgerald, Joseph Bafaro, Jr, Michael Bafaro, Laura Marchand, Frank Bafaro and Amanda Speed; 29 grandnieces and grandnephews; a sister in law, Carol Bafaro, Theresa's close friend and companion Charles Glodas; extended family and friends. Three of their siblings and spouses predeceased them, Carl "Tony", and Richard Bafaro, Lorraine Blais and her husband William, and Sara's husband Jack Howard.
Theresa enjoyed the beach, traveling, spending time with family and friends and found a purpose ensuring that her mother was well cared for in her declining years. Francis had many hobbies including making models, collecting stamps and coins, and weight lifting. Together they loved watching television, especially their favorite shows, Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune, and their favorite sports teams the Red Sox and Patriots.
Out of an abundance of caution for friends and family, funeral services for both will be held privately. They will be buried together, next to their parents and brothers in St John's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St John's Food for the Poor, 44 Temple Street Worcester. The MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St is honored to assist the family with arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Theresa and Francis Bafaro
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Mindy Patnod
January 9, 2025
May you both be in Eternal peace. Think of you often Theresa, miss your bright happy smile.
Greg Marchand
January 9, 2024
Two of my favorite people ever. Still can't believe they are gone. I think about them quite often.
Bella Krashenny
January 9, 2024
Miss Theresa so much! Think of her very often... Beautiful Human, who touched my life in many ways...May her memory be a blessing.
Bella Krashenny
January 18, 2022
Miss Theresa so much ! She was a Beautiful Human.
Miss her smile,her sence of humor ,her easy personality.
Gone too soon...
Fran & Joyce
January 9, 2022
Joe we think of you so often. You have had your share of heartache. We will keep you in our prayers. Miss my best friend Loraine. Love to you and June. Joyce
Brian & Rosemary Hirst
February 11, 2021
Joe and family, we just heard of loss from Bobby K. Please accept our heart felt sympathy. Try to remember the happy times you shared with Teresa and Frankie.
PATRICIA Dahrooge PIGNATARO
February 7, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Theresa's passing. We were classmates at Commerce High. We shared many classes together and I enjoyed her company very much. Although we lost touch over the years I still fondly remember her. May her memory be eternal.
Rusty Howse
February 4, 2021
Dear Joe and the Bafaro family. On behalf of myself and everyone at Howse Corporation, we send our deepest condolences are so sorry for your loss. May they both rest in peace.
John Balcunas
February 3, 2021
Joe and family sorry for the lost of your brother and sister they will be missed by all.
John B
Fred & Marie DiMauro
January 30, 2021
Lori,
So sorry to hear.
May family, friends and the fondest of memories honor Teresa and Francis, celebrate their lives, and be of comfort to you and your family at this difficult time.
Kara Reynolds
January 30, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. My condolences to the entire Bafaro Family. Theresa was a special person and will be missed by many. I shared a photo of Charlie and Theresa at my wedding in Cape Cod. May they both Rest In Peace. Kevin and Kara (Adams ) Reynolds.
Randy VanBeekom Sr.
January 29, 2021
Joe and family,we are so sorry for your loss. For the 20+ years I´ve known Teresa she had always helped me for what ever i needed. And as for My buddy Frankie I could go on forever. I will definitely miss seeing him around the shop. The shop will never be the same without them. Frankie gave me one of his models!
francis p ignasiak
January 28, 2021
joe i m very sorry i know how you feel i lost both of my brothers this year
Cathy DiTrapani
January 27, 2021
My condolences and prayers to the Bafaro and Gerardi families
Bob Mercer
January 27, 2021
Joe, Sorry for your loss. May they both rest in peace.
Michael, Tony and Tracey Gerardi
January 27, 2021
To the Bafaro family, We are So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Ann and Paul Franco
January 26, 2021
To the Bafaro Family,
Our family was saddened to hear of the loss of your family members, Theresa and Francis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Mary Ann and Paul Franco and family
Mike Allain
January 26, 2021
Condolences to the Bafaro family in this time of loss. In the short time I worked at JJ I remember both of these family members. Worked on a few projects with Francis, nice guy, always a smile.
Carol Baker
January 25, 2021
To The Bafaro Family, So sorry for your loss of Theresea and Francis. Theresea, and I were in all of our senior classes together. She was a wonderful and great person. I am sure that they both will be sadly missed. Carol {Bujnowski} Baker
Anne Marie Hearn
January 24, 2021
Dear Bafaro Family, Theresa and Francis were very kind and will be deeply missed. May they Rest In Peace.
Marilyn Singer
January 24, 2021
To Laura and the entire Bafaro family I extend my deepest sympathies.
John and Elizabeth Mullaney
January 24, 2021
Joe and family, we were so very sorry to hear of your loss of Theresa and Francis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl Orrico
January 24, 2021
Joe I am so sorry for the passing of your brother and sister. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
A Friend
January 24, 2021
Sorry for your loss.
A Friend
George and Candice Adams
January 23, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to your family. Theresa was the kindest, caring and beautiful person we have ever had the pleasure of meeting. May she Rest In Peace with her loved ones.
Debbi Dickhaut
January 23, 2021
Theresa was such a lovely kind soul. I would see her when she visited her beloved Charlie. My sympathies to you all. Debbi Dickhaut, Receptionist at JHC
Mark Allen
January 23, 2021
Joe and family, so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May they rest in peace.
Greg Marchand
January 22, 2021
Both these people were so special in their own way. Personally I almost always saw them together. They lived their entire lives together. So remarkable. They made a great comedy team but the love they had for each other was obvious and tangible
Miss them both so much but I feel so blessed to have known them
Kimberly Morrow
January 22, 2021
Theresa was a very nice person! I never knew Francis. I witnessed her devotion to Charlie and I will truly miss her. My deepest sympathies to the family and loved ones.
Domenic DeCillis
January 21, 2021
Dear Joe and the Bafaro family , I am very sorry for the loss of Francis and Theresa . May they both rest in eternal peace. You are all in our prayers. On behalf of the Plumbing Inspectional Services Department of Worcester ,we send our deepest condolences .
MariAnn Paladino
January 19, 2021
Dear Joe and Family. I am very sorry for the loss of your brother. I will be praying for you all during this time. May his memory be eternal.
MariAnn Paladino
January 19, 2021
Dear Joe and family. My prayers are with you all. May Theresa Rest In Peace and may we all find ours soon. She was a wonderful sister. God bless.
William Philbrick
January 19, 2021
Joe, So sorry about the lose of your sister and brother. Please know you and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Be well and be safe,
Bill
Phil Robo
January 18, 2021
Joe and family. I´m so sorry for the loss of both Theresa and Francis. My wife, Jane and I had been friends with both Theresa and Charlie G for so many years. We used to go out to dinner and spend weekends with them
Down the Cape many yrs ago. God bless them.....
With sincere thoughts,
Phil Robo
Eileen Fenuccio Casey
January 18, 2021
Terry was my classmate, friend and one of my bridesmaids. So sorry for your family loss. Prayers and lots of good memories with Terry and family. Eileen-Myrtle Beach S.C.
Milton and Arlene Frem
January 18, 2021
Milton and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your brother and sister in such a short time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. May they Rest In Peace
Dave Nussey
January 18, 2021
Joe and family, I´m sorry to read about the loss of Theresa and Francis in such a short time, may the Good Lord be with you all in this time of great sorrow.
May they Rest In Peace.
Dave Nussey, Cutler Assoc.
Shaun Lauria and Maggie Torres
January 17, 2021
Joe and Family We are so sorry to hear about Francis he was such a funny guy and he will be missed dearly. Thoughts and Prayers for all of you.
Jennifer Taylor-Hudson
January 17, 2021
Joe and Sarah I was so sorry to hear about Teresa and Francis. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole Bafaro family. May they both rest peacefully.
Joe and Nancy Roycewicz
January 17, 2021
Joe and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Francis will be missed.
Our Sincere Condolences,
Joe and Nancy Roycewicz
Shaun Lauria and Maggie Torres
January 17, 2021
Joe and Family We are so sorry for your loss of Theresa she was such a nice lady and so sweet our thoughts and prayers for all of you.
Joe and Nancy Roycewicz
January 17, 2021
Joe and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Theresa was a kind woman and she will be greatly missed.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences.
Joe & Nancy Roycewicz
Pam & Scott Lauria. Friends
January 17, 2021
Joe and family
We are so sorry for your lose now of Theresa. A wonderful jolly woman with a big smile whenever she saw me. You and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace. God Bless!
With Love and Sympathy
Pam & Scott Lauria
Tom DiPerri
January 17, 2021
Joe & family
I am so sorry for your loss. Theresa always showed kindness and concern for others.
John gardella
January 17, 2021
Joe and family,
Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere condolences.
John and Connie Gardella
Lawrence Budgell
January 17, 2021
Joe and family, We are deeply saddened to hear about a Theresa, our deepest sympathy to you all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May she rest in peace.
Larry and Kathy Budgell
Mindy Patnod
January 17, 2021
I am so sorry, Theresa is the most sweetest and kindest women. I am blessed to have known such a wonderful person. I pray for your family to have peace knowing she is in Heaven. I am heartbroken for all of you.
Lawrence Budgell
January 17, 2021
Joe and the entire Bafaro family, we are so very sorry about Francis, our thoughts and prayers are with you all, he will be very missed.
Larry & Kathy Budgell
Maggie OBrien Gaucher
January 17, 2021
Dear Sarah & Joe, my sincere an deepest sympathy in the loss of Teresa. I met Teresa at Providence Jr High I have wonderful memories of going to dances , basketball games at Crompton Park and the Broadway. I would meet her at St John´s 4:15 mass she always had that beautiful smile and we always talked about the good old days. Please hold onto the wonderful memories you have of her I know I will. Teresa Rest In Peace, Maggie
Bill Carter
January 17, 2021
Theresa, good to go person. Very sorry.
Elaine Tibbetts
January 17, 2021
R I P Terry..... we have known each other since Jr High School. she was always a great kid. condolences to the family for the double loss. may they rest in peace...
Catalina Perez-Casellas
January 16, 2021
Theresa was an amazing friend who was loved and admired by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Our friendship began when we met in the 9th grade at Providence St. Jr. High and has always remained such. She was always been there for her friends through thick and thin. Last time we spoke was when the Pandemic Covi 19 began. She was planning on visiting me in Puerto Rico where I reside since 1976. She was going to organize a group of our High School friends for this trip and we were looking forward to this event. Covi 19 took our much loved and valued friend too early......she always gave her best and was a joy to be around. May she now rest in peace .... God Bless our beloved friend. God give Charlie, Joe, Sarah and all her family comfort in knowing how much she loved them and how much we all love her. She will be missed. RIP.....Love, Catalina Perez-Casellas
Bella Krashenny
January 16, 2021
Joe and Family my deepest and most sincere condolences on your immense loss. What a tragedy to loose both siblings in such short time!
Teresa was a very dear friend of mine.
I had an honor and a pleasure to take care of her and provide my professional services. She was the most understanding, unassuming and kind person. Always with a smile and always in a good mood. Always so complementary to others. I am devastated and heart broken to loose such a Beautiful Human ! May her Memory be a Blessing. May her Light shines for Eternity.
Ruth Rodrguez Fay
January 16, 2021
My dearest friend Theresa, I will miss you dearly, before the pandemic we were planning another trip to Puerto Rico to visit our friend Catalina. May you Rest In Peace!
Angela Bongovio
January 16, 2021
To the entire Bafaro I am so sorry to hear of Theresa´s passing. She was such a good and thoughtful and person. I will miss her dearly. My sincere condolences to all of you. May she rest in peace.
Richard and Antoinette Esper
January 16, 2021
To all the Bafaro families, we are so sad to hear of Teresa´s passing.
May she Rest In Peace and her memory be eternal.
Toni and Richard Esper
Tony Moreno
January 16, 2021
Condolences.
Mr & Mrs Darrin Knoth
January 15, 2021
Our condolences to the Bafaro family for the loss of Francis. He was the most humble co-worker that everyone should have. Pride and happiness are what I will remember of Francis from the 14 years of knowing him. RIP Frankie...
Judge Luis G. Pérez
January 15, 2021
I am sorry to hear of Theresa´s sudden passing. My condolences to the Bafaro´s family. Theresa was a close childhood friend of my sister Catalina . I became acquainted with her throughout the years. She was a very understanding and caring person . She was so proud of her family and her Italian heritage. She will be dearly missed by all of us. God bless her and her family. May she Rest In Peace
Jack Mortimer
January 15, 2021
Joe & family,
I am so sorry. Theresa was a very good and thoughtful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Catalina Perez - Casellas
January 15, 2021
I just learned of Francis's passing .... I knew him since we were kids living in the Vernon Hill area and because my family has been a close family friend to Teresa and Father Bafaro. Mrs. Bafaro always welcomed me at her home....her meals were amazingly delicious.....her love for her family was always evident .... it was a home full of love .... and mostly for Francis who was always so happy and engaging....made everyone feel welcome ...he was a joy. Teresa cared for him as the loving sister to Francis. May God Bless her always and may he rest in peace. My most heartfelt condolences to all the Bafaro family. Carinos, Catalina Perez-Casellas
John and Connie Gardella
January 8, 2021
Joe and family, So sorry for your loss.
Maggie Gaucher
January 8, 2021
Dear Teresa, my deepest sympathy in the loss of your brother Francis please know you and your family are in my prayers, Maggie
Keith Shirley
January 7, 2021
My prayers and heart are with you. I fondly remember the Saturday mornings when me and my dad would be there with Joe, Theresa and Francis. You are all part of my family and made me who I am today. I look fondly and lovingly at those times and my life. Francis was a kind and gentle person to me and I will never forget him.
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Cardin
January 7, 2021
Joe, Teresa and family. Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
Jack Mortimer
January 5, 2021
Joe and Theresa,
So sorry to hear of Francis passing. He was a really good person and a character. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jennifer Grendol
January 5, 2021
I am so very sorry. You are all in my prayers.
Leslie Briggs
January 4, 2021
Dear Joe, Teresa and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Fran's passing. I always enjoyed seeing him and hearing about his interests. Thoughts and prayers to you.
Joyce Ritacco
January 3, 2021
Joe and family, so sorry to hear about Francis. He was always so happy to see Fran and I and we got such a kick out of him. My love to you and the family. Fran and Joyce
Angela Bongovio
January 2, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to all of the Bafaro family, I am so sorry to hear of Francis’ passing. He was always so kind and had stories to share of his hobbies. He will be missed. God Bless
Pam & Scott Lauria
January 1, 2021
To the Bafaro Family
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Francis. He was loved by all. Our condolences and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. RIP Francis
Pam& Scott Lauria
Raymond Esper
January 1, 2021
RIP Francis ......
Jesse Ritz
January 1, 2021
So sorry for your loss
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