He was born June 8, 1973 in Wirton, W.Va. the son of Anthony (Butch) and Marlene Gaffoli of Naples, Fla., formerly of Wierton.
Jeff was a loving husband to his high school sweetheart, Monica Stevens Gaffoli, whom he married Nov. 27, 1992. The two of them relocated to Georgia and had two children, Christopher, 16, and Mia, 7. His whole life was dedicated to the love and care of his family. Jeff was a wonderful friend who was a true giving and kind man. He was always there to help anybody who would ask for it. He would always put the needs of others before his own. In addition to his own children he took under his wings his younger cousins, Jerreca, Heather, Melissa, Haley and his special aunt, Monnetta of Cartersville with whom he and his family resided for a short time. He was their knight in shining armor too! Jeff will be sadly and greatly missed by his family and all those who had the great fortune to have known him.
Jeff was a loyal employee of ABC Red Top Auto Auction of Cartersville. He previously was a crane operator out of Southern Florida Local 1026. He also worked for Ed Voyles Chrysler of Marietta in the body paint department.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. Mrs. Christopher Gaffoli and Mrs. Lena Luciana of Wierton.
Surviving is his wife of 18 years, Monica Stevens Gaffoli, son, Christopher, and daughter, Mia at home, parents, Anthony (Butch) and Marlene Gaffoli of Naples, Fla., a brother, John (Jill) Gaffoli of Naples, two sisters, Jennifer (Kirk) Woodruff of Salt Lake City, Deborah Gaffoli of Naples, father in law, Zane Stevens, mother in law, Paula Stevens, sister in law, Cathy (Sean) Bartoletti, brother in law, Adam Stevens all of Wierton, sister in law Angela (John) Housely of Kingston, nine nieces and nephews and several aunts and uncles.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14 at 1:30 p.m., at St. Francis Church of the Assisi with Jeff's uncle, Monsenior Luciana officiating.
A celebration of Jeff's life will be held Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. at Red Top Auto Auction for family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jeff Gaffoli Foundation Trust Fund at Century Bank in Cartersville.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, is in charge of the arrangements.