GAFA, Joseph Fidel (Joe)

Born on April 5, 1946. Passed away October 5, 2025.

Passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Cathy by his side, on October 5, 2025, Aged 79 Years.

Loved and loving husband of Cathy for 55 years.

Much loved father and father-in-law of David and Melissa, Daniel and Sally, Jean and Luke, and Marian.

Adored Nunnu to Ben, Annalise, Tom, Noah, Will, and Nick.

Loving Brother of Charlie, Allan (dec.), Peter, Michael (dec.) and their families.

 

                                    May he rest in peace

 

 

Funeral Notice
St. Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, TraralgonView Map
Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Joseph (Joe) Fidel Gafa will be offered at St Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street Traralgon on FRIDAY (October 17, 2025) at 11.30 am.

At the conclusion of Mass, the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park.

Rosary will be recited in the above church on Thursday evening, (October 16, 2025) at 7 pm.

In Lieu of flowers, online donations to the Gippsland Cancer Centre would be appreciated, to donate, please visit www.mycause.com.au/events/gippslandcancercentre

The Requiem Mass for Joe will also be livestreamed.
To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. GAFA Joe
    Loved and respected brother-in-law of Josie and Joe. Uncle to Mark, Michelle, David and Katherine and their families.

    He will be dearly missed.

    Our love and deepest condolences to Cathy, David, Daniel, Jean and Marian and their families.

    ‘He who called you will not desert you,
    But the moment you are needed
    He will stretch out His saving hand.’
    (St Angela Merici.)

    *****

    I know I can’t make your pain go away,
    But I want you to know that, I’m here with a shoulder, an ear or anything else you need.

    Our love and thoughts are with Cathie, David, Daniel, Jean and Marian and their families.

    Loved brother-in-law of Tess and Charlie. Uncle to Wayne, Steve, Robbie Jason and their families.

    ‘Do not be discouraged,
    For the Lord your God will be with you
    Wherever you go.’
    Joshua 1:9

    Rest in Peace

    Josie Vitale October 5, 2025
  2. Sincere sympathy to David, Daniel and all the Gafa family in the sad loss of Joe.
    Many fond memories of happy times when we all played squash together.
    Rest in peace Joe
    Carol and Barry Smith and family,

    Carol Smith October 5, 2025
  3. What a beautiful man Joe was , always loved to have a chat with him at family gatherings , feeling very sad for all the Gafa’s , as Joe will be deeply missed by lots of people especially us , Tony and Mandy Loprese xxx

    Mandy Loprese October 6, 2025
  4. The Gippsland Pigeon Federation along with the Morwell Racing Pigeon club members extended their deepest sympathy to Cathy and family at this sad time. Joe was a respected member and friend and will be sadly missed.

    Jeffrey Durea October 6, 2025
  5. Saddened to hear of Joe’s passing.
    Thinking of you all during this time.

    Colin Sherman October 6, 2025
  6. Sincere condolences to all the Gafa family at this sad time.
    Hold each other close & treasure your memories.
    Thinking of you
    Helen & Ray Orr

    Helen & Ray Orr October 6, 2025
  7. I was very saddened to hear of this news. Joe will always be remembered for teaching me PLC programming & a lot of engineering concepts in my teens, such a great man. My condolences 💐 to Peter and the family. RIP Joe

    Haagsma October 6, 2025
  8. Deepest condolences to Cath and all the family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    I have very fond memories of Joe especially when Jean & I would go to the pigeon club with our dads. 🕊️
    Joe was a lovely man and will be sadly missed.
    Lots of love from Lisa(Newborough) ,Travis & Family

    Lisa White October 7, 2025
  9. Fly high old mate, a lot of good memories from down at the pigeon club.

    Glenn McGennisken October 7, 2025
  10. Dear Kath so sad to hear of the passing of Joe ,he was always good for a laugh down at pigeon club. He was always hard worker and always looked after my 4 sons drinks and dropping them home if I was working..love to Kath and family Gary Joske

    Gary Joske October 7, 2025
  11. To a wonderful man.. May you rest in piece together with your brother and parents. Condolences to an amazing lady Katie and kids, David,Danny, Jean and Maryann.

    Mario Bonnici October 7, 2025
  12. Deepest sympathy to Kathy and families, I first met Joe on the soccer field all those years ago and again years later at the construction of Loy Yang A & B, I will always remember the jokes we used to share, a true gentleman.
    May you rest in peace my friend.
    Martin and the Debono Family’s

    Martin Debono October 9, 2025
  13. How sorry we were to hear the passing of Joe. Our thoughts are with the whole family.
    Jenny and Geoff Young

    Jennifer Young October 9, 2025
  14. Dear Sally and family,
    Thinking of you at this sad time for the loss of your father in law, sending our deepest sympathies to you all 💐 🕯️

    Virginia and Doug Swan

    Virginia Swan October 9, 2025
  15. Our thoughts are with you at this time Kathy and families. Joe was a good friend workmate and determined Squash player. Will miss his chats about pigeons and general wisdom and wit. Sorely missed.

    Sally-Anne and Leigh Wilkinson

    Leigh Wilkinson October 11, 2025
  16. I knew Joe when he was at the Test Laboratory (Glass House) at Yallourn many years ago when he was working towards his electrical engineering degree.
    He always had time to chat and talk about his goals and impressed me immensely with his drive to succeed and how proud he was when he achieved that degree.
    Though I lost touch, as I did with most of the technicians and engineering staff, after the breakup of the SECV, I would enquire, where is Joe Gaffa? The reply: he is doing good things.
    I extend my condolences to his family.
    RIP Joe.

    Geoff Stredder October 13, 2025
  17. GAFA Joe
    Loved brother to Charlie and brother-in-law to Rose. Uncle to Bernadette, Lauren and Josh.
    Loved brother and uncle to Peter and family. Deepest sympathies to Kate, David, Danny, Jean, Marian and their families. May God hold you in the palm of His hands

    Rose October 14, 2025
  18. such a nice man always up for a chat especially when waiting for Cath to do her shopping. all our love to Cathy & family. Rest in peace Joe.

    Lynette & Barry Kennedy October 15, 2025
  19. REMEBERING ALL THE GOOD TIMES AT WORK WITH JOE. A GOOD MAN. FONDLEY REMEBERED.

    ROBERT TATE October 17, 2025