Ralph William Bavaro, Jr.
July 25, 1951 – October 11, 2024
Ralph ‘Bill’ William Bavaro, Jr., 73, of Queen Creek, Arizona, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, in Gilbert, Arizona. Bill was born in Tucson, Arizona, on July 25, 1951, to Ralph and Sarah Bavaro.
Bill is survived by his wife, Melanie; his daughters, Melissa (Mike) West, Alexa Marie (Rob) Ferrin, and Tiana (Colton) Williams; his sisters, Susan Wadsworth, and Teresa Gray; his brother, Joe Bavaro; his grandchildren, Tylre Shae, Huntre Brooke, Jaidyn, Lauren, Logan, Weston, Caleb, Lucas, Melanie and Lena; and his great-grandchildren, Carter James and Emmett William. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Eby.
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Love and miss you so much, grandpa!
A great uncle, funny, loving, caring, you are missed. You are so loved!
Uncle Bill was always the life of the party! Camping at cedar springs will forever be some of my fondest memories, whether it was Tiana and Heather crashing 3wheelers or uncle bill busting through his camping chair then throwing it into the fire and proceeding to make a huge bonfire that we sat and laughed around for hours! He always had a joke usually at someone’s expense but that’s how you knew he loved you. Such a great guy! He will be so missed but never forgotten. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all, always.
“Love is expressed by teasing… ” My brother Bill loved his family and his friends and often showed his affection by having a little fun. He was a man of his word and would give you the shirt off of his back if you needed it. He was the best brother to me and the best Uncle to my son John. We have so many great memories with Bill that we will cherish for the rest of our own lives. I miss you dear brother…