Francis (Frank) P. Staffier

Francis (Frank) P. Staffier, 87, was born in 1937 to Rose Staffier (Cardinale) and Francis Staffier in East Boston. Frank attended East Boston schools and joined the United States Marine Corps in 1957. Frank proudly served overseas, stationed in Germany and Italy.

After his service in the Corps, Frank moved to Florida, then returned home to Massachusetts, meeting the love of his life in 1967 (more on that later). Frank worked his entire life, primarily in the shoe industry. He transitioned from Retail sales to Wholesale later in his career. Later in life he worked for the Mass Turnpike Authority and was a Race Announcer at Raynham Dog Track. Frank ended his working life as the Starter at President’s Golf Course in Quincy.

Frank belonged to a number of Social clubs including the Lions Club, the VFW and was a 41-year member of the Randolph Elks. He was a loyal and active Elk, holding numerous positions on a variety of levels. He served as Exalted Ruler of the Randolph Lodge in 1982-1983, State Trustee, as District Deputy of the Grand Exalted Ruler in 1986, and was chosen as the Massachusetts State Association Elk of the Year in 2014, the year he served as State Chaplain. Perhaps Frank’s proudest accomplishment as an Elk was the creation of the 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at the Randolph Elks in 2002, which has been Nationally recognized and continues to this day.

Frank was actively involved with and very proud of his work for the Town of Avon, where he served the community for over 38 years in various roles. These ranged from being a member of the Redevelopment Authority, a Constable, Emergency Management and Veteran’s Commissions, the Cable TV Advisory Board, Selectman and he served over 30 years as the Town Moderator. He was the appointed delegate from Avon to the Old Colony Planning Council for over 21 years, still active at the time of his death, tirelessly advocating for projects that would benefit Avon and its residents.

Frank enjoyed Live music shows (his favorites being Bowser from Sha-Na-Na and ABBA), vacationing and traveling with The Avon 10. When traveling to numerous Elks’ conventions with fellow Elks, he is fondly remembered as “The Cruise Director”, especially when it came to finding the best restaurants, food being another of his great passions.

Frank is survived by his son Robert Cristello and wife Cara of Rutland, VT, daughter Jennifer Noel and her husband Sean of Raynham, son Derek Staffier and his wife Virginia of Avon, son Craig Staffier of Brockton, and his beloved wife of 56 years, Carol Staffier (Jermyn) of Avon . He is also survived by his three Grandchildren, Matthew Noel of Taunton, Michael Noel and his wife Amelia of Norwood, and Kayleigh Cristello of Rutland, VT., and his two Great Granddaughters, Adelaide and Sutton Noel. He is further survived by his two Brothers, Thomas Farmer and his wife Theresa of Randolph and James Farmer and his wife Donna, as well as many beloved Nieces and Nephews.

Frank was predeceased by his brother Donald Farmer, and two of his Grandchildren, Anthony Cristello and Meaghan Noel.

Visiting hours are Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 3-7pm at Hurley Funeral Home, 134 So. Main St., Randolph, MA. A procession will begin at the Hurley Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 8:15am followed by a Funeral Mass at Saint Michael’s Church in Avon, MA at 9am. Interment to follow at Saint Michael’s Cemetery in Avon. In lieu of flowers, donations are encouraged to Salem State University Giving Page at https://participate.salemstate.edu/give. Please select the “Other” designation and type in “Meaghan Noel Scholarship for Education”.