Paul A. Baffico: LCVFSF Founder and President Passed Away
We are saddened to announce the passing of our esteemed leader, friend, and advocate Paul A. Baffico who founded the Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation. Paul passed away peacefully with family and loved ones this past week.
While we will sorely miss his impassioned presence and his ongoing commitment to helping Veterans and their loved ones, we pledge to carry on the critical work he began when he created the Lake County Veterans and Family Services Foundation.
We will mourn him privately and publicly.
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