Joseph F. Baffoni Esq.

Joseph F. Baffoni, Esq.,

90, of Narragansett passed away on March 1, surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of the late Frank and Anita (Fanella) Baffoni and beloved husband of Clare E. (Beecher) Baffoni and the late Mary (Lucca) Baffoni. Joe was a Navy Veteran of WWII serving in the Pacific Theater. He graduated from Providence College and then went on to Boston College to earn his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. He was a practicing attorney until 1991, when he was appointed by the Governor to be an Adjudicatory Hearing Officer for the Department of Environmental Management. He was a member of the Rhode Island Bar Association and American Bar Association. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and The American Legion. Joe was an avid golfer and a long-time member of Exeter Country Club. He also loved playing High Low Jack and watching the Providence College Friars and the New England Patriots. Joe was extraordinarily kind, loving, incredibly quick witted and the "ultimate gentleman". He is survived by his children, Joseph Jr. of Colorado, Marie (James) Maguire of Maine, Robert (Christine) of North Carolina, and David (Sharon) Baffoni of North Carolina. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Laurie (Ken) Leonard of Narragansett, David (Naoko) Chiaverini of New York, and Leanne (Steve) Lasher of East Greenwich. He was the loving Papa of 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren! He is also survived by his sister Jennie Gleason of North Carolina. He was predeceased by his sisters Mary Chiulli and Nancy Fazio. His funeral will be held on Friday at 10 am from the Nardolillo Funeral Home SOUTH COUNTY CHAPEL, 1111 Boston Neck Rd., Narragansett followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Thomas More Church, Narragansett. Burial with military honors will take place in RI Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Exeter. VISITING HOURS:  Friday morning 9-10 am.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Hasbro Children's Hospital Rhode Island Hospital Foundation Development Office PO Box H Providence, RI 02903.