Joseph "Joe" Dominick Graffio

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.