Frank A. Bavaro

Frank A. Bavaro, 78 of Eltingville passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2019, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born Wednesday, June 25, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of the late Anthony Bavaro and the late Mary Cotugno Bavaro. Frank a US Army Veteran and retired District Manager in the Sporting Goods Industry, spent his free time playing Golf. Frank a great outdoors-man found his true passion in fishing and hunting. He enjoyed music and sports especially the NY Mets and the NY Giants, and relished trips down to Atlantic City. Frank was devoted family man, and found his greatest joy with his children and grandchildren. Frank loved life. Every chance he had to celebrate someone or something he took it. Frank was an avid gardener, he grew his own vegetables for his wife Tina to cook with. You could always find Frank listening to his music - very loudly- in the house or in the yard, while he swam or tended to his garden. Sinatra, Bocelli or Les Mis' were particular favorites. More than anything he loved Tina's cooking and often started his day with "Tee, whats for dinner?" Becoming a grandfather or "Papooh" as he was affectionately known brought him the ultimate joy. He spent almost every weekend traveling with Tina to visit at either Michelle or Anthony's, with trays and trays of home cooked food would come along with them and they would spend time with thier 4 grandchildren. Frank spent winters in Florida, with family and friends. His sister Cora passed away sadly just 1 month ago, but he was unable to attend due to his own illness. Frank went hunting with his friends every winter. He always brought food and had Tina cook for their trips. Frank shared a boat with his friend Jimmy, aptly named "No Problem", because that was Franks motto, nothing was ever a problem for Frank, he made the best of everything. Frank was a loving man, with a big heart, but his greatest love was for his wife of 51 years Tina. He will be greatly missed, remembered fondly and spoken of often. He was the beloved husband of Tina (Scaffidi) Bavaro. Loving father of Anthony Bavaro and Michelle Valente. Dear father in law of Vincent Valente Jr. and Christine Bavaro. Adored brother of the late Cora LaGambina. Cherished grandfather of Jordan, Vincent, Anthony Jr. and Daniella. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11:00 AM on Friday at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, and 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Thursday August 8, 2019and at the John Vincent Scalia Home for Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd, Staten Island, New York. In lieu of flowers, Donations in memory of Frank may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center online at: https://giving.mskcc.org

Frank A. Bavaro

June 25, 1941 - August 3, 2019