Basil Baudo Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Basil Baudo (Jackson, Tennessee), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on August 7, 2024, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Sicilian Baudo (Diego "Jack" Baudo) and Grace Tolino Baudo (Jack Baudo); his wife Helen Baudo; his sister Nicolina "Colleen" Baudo; and his great grandchild Drane Smallwood.
He is survived by: his children, Sharon Smith (Tom Carr), Bob Baudo (Kim), Jack Baudo, Brenda Christopher, Linda Smallwood and Steve Baudo (Terri); his grandchildren, Randy Smith, Chad Smith (Joanne), Chris Baudo (Denise), Brooke Ott (late Tbo Ott), Thomas Baudo (Jordan), Kelly Pitts (Chip), Nick Christopher, John Smallwood (Tori), Tyler Smallwood, William Smallwood II (Alana), Courtney Baudo and Alex Baudo (Rosey); and his siblings, Salvatore "Sam" Baudo and Josephine Kristufek. He is also survived by 37 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great nephews.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, http://www.stjude.org or Paralyzed Veterans of America, 1875 Eye Street NW, Suite 1100, Washington, DC, 20006, http://www.pva.org.
