Joseph D. "Joe" Chiaffitelli

Joe Chiaffitelli passed away surrounded by his family on June 20, 2019 in Oklahoma City. He was born September 4, 1932, in Brooklyn, New York to Joseph and Filomena Chiaffitelli. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and enjoyed playing softball on the U.S. Army team. Joe returned home and married his beloved Mary Gisone on October 29, 1955. He retired from IBM in 1992 at the age of 60. He was a devoted family man and liked playing softball, racquetball, handball, and fishing at his lake home in Eufaula. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Landon Liles; sisters, Connie Bruno and Rose Rizzo; brothers, Frank, Sal, and John. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Mary Chiaffitelli; sons, Dr. John Chiaffitelli and Dr. Michael Chiaffitelli; grandchildren, Jonathan, Justin, Jordan and Jessica; along with many devoted nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place at the funeral home from 9am-8pm with family present from 6pm to 8pm on Monday, June 24. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Tuesday, June 25 at St. Eugene Catholic Church with entombment to follow at Resurrection Memorial Cemetery.