Friar John Bavaro O.F.M., passed into eternal life at the age of 84 at Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston on Monday, February 8, 2021. Rev. Bavaro professed his first vows as a Franciscan in 1955, and was ordained a priest in 1963, Among his assignments during his years of ministry were provincial definitor, guardian, missionary in Central America, pastor, retreat director, and formator, including master of novices. He also studied Franciscan history and had a particular love for Franciscan studies. Rev. Bavaro is the loving son of the late Domenic and Virginia (Colarusso) Bavaro. Dear brother of Donald Bavaro and the late Anthony. Cherished uncle of Michael, Maria and husband Brian, Robin and husband Chris, Mark and wife Susie and David and wife Erin; great-uncle of Domenic, Bella, Sophia, George, Grace, Dominic and Lucas. Visitation will be on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 8:30-10am in St. Leonard Church, 320 Hanover St., Boston with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 10am. Services will conclude with interment in St. Francis Cemetery, Andover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Franciscan Province of the Immaculate Conception, 125 Thompson St, NY, NY 10012.
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