Raffaella Giangregorio

Bavaro

Raffaella Giangregorio Bavaro

FAIRVIEW - Raffaella Bavaro (nee: Giangregorio), 91 years old, a former resident of Fairview, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and loved ones on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026.  Born and raised in Giovinazzo, Bari, Italy to Nicola and Consiglia Giangregorio, came to the U.S. in 1972 with her husband and four children.  Raffaella was predeceased by her husband Angelo Bavaro (2008).

Her greatest pride and joy were her children, predeceased by her son Vitangelo Bavaro (2024) and his wife Francesca, daughters Carmela and her husband Francesco, Nicoletta and her husband Salvatore, Consiglia and her husband Filippo.

Her cherished 9 grandchildren, Raffaella & her husband Vincenzo, Pasqualino & his wife Nicole, Nicholas & his wife Andrea, Onofrio, Graziella & her husband Thomas, Anna & her husband Raffaele, Anthony & his wife Kara, Isabella and Angelo.

Her adored 6 great grandchildren Gia, Vincenzo, Alessia, Francesca, Vienna, and Cecilia whom always put a smile on her face.

Near and dear to her heart are Raffaella's brothers and sisters, predeceased by her brother Francesco (2023), Luigi, Michele, Annetta, Rosaria, Nunziatina, Antonietta and Giuseppe as well as countless nieces and nephews all of Giovinazzo, Bari, Italy.

She will always be remembered for her great seamstress skills and sewing countless outfits for her family.  Her exceptional cooking and baking along with her homemade bread and pasta was something everyone looked forward to when going to Nonna's house, especially the grandkids.

Raffaella was extremely devoted to her faith and has comfort in knowing that she'll once again be reunited with her beloved husband and son.  Until we meet again mommy, you will forever be our guardian angel.