Joseph "Joe" Dominick Graffio

1943 ∼ 2018

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Joseph “Joe” Dominick Graffio, 74, of Port Arthur, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018. Joe was born July 20, 1943 in Port Arthur to the late, Frank and Lena Graffio. Joe served his country in the U.S. Army during the Viet Nam War and was retired from Huntsman with 19 years of service. He was currently employed with Gulfcoast Steel and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Port Arthur.

Joe leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Cindy Graffio of Port Arthur; two daughters, Gidget Bridegam and her husband Brint of Bridge City, and Bridget Farmer and her husband Kent of Richmond; his grandchildren, Tyler Bridegam and Kaitlyn Bridegam of Bridge City; his brother, Vic Graffio of Port Arthur and his sister, Jeanie Roy of Ohio; his sister-in-law Charmain Taylor and her husband Tommy of Groves.

A gathering of the family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, January 25, 2018 at Melancon’s Funeral Home, 1605 Avenue H in Nederland. Funeral services will be Friday, January 26, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches.

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Ronnie Abate February 3, 2018

RIP Joe, sad of the new, just hear about it, May GOD Bless you.....

David L Prioux February 3, 2018

Ohhhhh man.Just found out of his passing. We ran the P.A. streets together (With the likes of "Big Mo", "Prentis",and "Hugh").......that was before Viet Nam.Years later as co-workers at Huntsman and as neighbors across the "BIG ditch". Always a great friend and a class act!!!! Rest in peace my good and faithful friend... David Prioux

Jasper Corpora January 26, 2018

Although we were first cousins, I only met Joseph one tim at the 1957 Graffeo Family reunion in Franklin, Louisiana. I do remember his great smile and the photos I see of him on this tribute reminds me of his father. It always pains me to lose family members whether I knew well or not. His family is in our prayers and may he rest in peace. Jasper Corpora My mother was Lena Graffeo.

Tina Adams January 25, 2018

So sorry for your loss. We are praying for the family. David and Tina Adams. Neighbors .

Skip Austin January 24, 2018

Joe was a great guy and a pleasure to work with. God Bless him and his family.

Melancon'S Funeral Home January 23, 2018

Melancon's Funeral Home created a Tribute Video in memory of Joseph "Joe" Dominick Graffio

Wayne Taylor January 23, 2018

R.I.P. Thomas Jefferson High School 1962 Graduate and Classmate.