Daniel L. Beffa Sr.'s Obituary
Daniel L. Beffa, Sr.
Lakeland – Daniel L. Beffa, Sr., 92, passed away Nov. 10, 2015.
He was born in Providence, RI on Oct. 7, 1923, and married Isabella Coletti on Feb. 24, 1945. They have two sons, Edward Beffa (Joyce) of Lakeland, FL and Daniel L. Beffa, Jr. (Sharon) of Lee, FL; two grandchildren, Daniella Beffa of Ft. Lauderdale, FL and Edward Beffa, Jr. of Lakeland, FL.
He worked at Taco Heaters Inc. of Cranston, RI for 28 years as Supervisor of Assembly and Replacement Parts, retiring in 1986. He still worked for Publix at Grove Park until 4 years ago. Mr. Beffa also worked as a Crossing Guard for Polk County Sheriff’s Office for more than 11 years.
Mr. Beffa was a life member of the Elks and a life member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Catholic War Veterans, American Legion, as well as the Moose Lodge.
He enjoyed his extensive travel with his wife Isabella for many years.
A Mass will be conducted Wed. Nov. 18th at 10:30 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 210 W. Lemon St, Lakeland, FL 33815
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