Joan C. Bafaro

Joan C. (Virgilio) Bafaro, 89 of Westborough, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing in Westborough.

Joan was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Salvatore J. and Frances R. (Gioella) Virgilio.  She graduated from Worcester Public Schools and has lived in Westborough for the past 20 years.  Joan was also a resident of Worcester, Framingham, and Cape Cod throughout her life.

Joan is survived by a sister, Antoinette Esper and her husband Richard of Shrewsbury; a brother, Ernest Virgilio of Mashpee; a daughter, Jo-Ann Bafaro of Millbury; several nieces and nephews.  She is predeceased by her beloved son, John A. Bafaro on November 20, 1992, and a brother, John Virgilio.

Services for Joan will be held privately and at a later date.  MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Cancer Research Institute, Web Donation, 29 Broadway, Floor 4, New York, NY 10006-3111 or Multiple Sclerosis Association of America, Attn: Donor Relations, 375 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034