TAUNTON - Charles Michael Boffetti, husband of the late Irene M. (Coelho) Boffetti, who recently passed away in July, 2008, died September 25, 2008 at the Taunton Nursing Home in Taunton following a long illness. He was 86.
Born in Taunton, he was the son of the late Mario and Mary (Mazzoleni) Boffetti.
He was also the brother of the late Raymond J. Boffetti, and father of the late infant son Michael Boffetti.
Educated in Taunton Schools, he was a 1940 graduate of Monsignor Coyle High School and one of the first inductees into the Coyle High School Athletic Hall of Fame on Nov. 27, 1992.
He was a Master Plumber who worked for Wilfred Saint, Babbitt and Simmons and Pring Plumbing as well as Fasolo Plumbing after his retirement.
He was a World War II Veteran who served in the South Pacific as a Navy Seabee. He was a member of the VFW, past member of the Coyle Monogram Club, and past President and current member of the Italian Social Club.
He was also a member of the Italian Club's Bocci League.
As a 1940 graduate of Coyle High School, he played football and baseball and was named to both All Bristol Teams.
Former Coyle High Coach, the late Jim Burns, was quoted in the Taunton Gazette stating, "Charlie was the best athlete in Southeastern Massachusetts he ever coached."
He enjoyed watching Notre Dame football and playing Bocci at the Italian Social Club where he was instrumental in starting the "Couple's League".
He also enjoyed weekend "45" games with friends... and as with his late wife... his children and grandchildren were everything to him.
He leaves behind 2 daughters, Carol Godlewski and her husband Wayne of Taunton, and Joanne Paull and her husband Allyn, also of Taunton; a sister, Florence Lavigne of Taunton; 5 grandchildren, Jill and Ryan Godlewski, and Justin and Alex Paull, all of Taunton, and Bethany Fontaine and her husband John of Stoughton; 2 great grandchildren, Kiara Rodrigues of Raynham and Paige Fontaine of Stoughton; along with several nieces and nephews.
His funeral will be held from the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass at Holy Family Church in East Taunton, at 10 a.m.
Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Taunton.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling hours will be on Monday, from 5 to 8 pm.
Memorials may be made to the Taunton Nursing Home Residents Activity Fund, 350 Norton Ave., Taunton, MA 02780.
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