of Marion, AR
February 4, 1925 - June 30, 2021
Primo Baioni, 96, of Marion, Arkansas died June 30, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Primo was a devout Catholic, a lifelong member of St. Michael Catholic Church and a Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus. He was a graduate of St. Michael Catholic School, Marion High School and a U. S. Army Veteran serving in the Philippines. Primo was a farmer, and this year marked his 75th crop season.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years Elsie Radicioni Baioni; his parents, Ercole ''Ed'' and Marianna Scion Baioni; infant brother and sister, Gino and Josephine Baioni; his brother, Louis Baioni; and his sister Josephine Bell.
Primo is survived by his children, Patricia Baldi of Madison, MS, Diana Thompson (David) of Marion, AR, Mark Baioni (Suzi) of Marion, AR, Johnny Baioni of Marion, AR, Cookie Anderson (Andy) of Orlando, FL, and Tommy Baioni (Brenda) of Sherwood, AR, Thirteen Grandchildren and Eighteen Great Grandchildren, and a brother Gino Baioni (Lucetta) of Marion, AR.
Rosary and Visitation will be Tuesday, July 6 at St. Michael Catholic Church, Rosary at 6:00 PM and Visitation from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Funeral Mass will be St. Michael Catholic Church on Wednesday, July 7 at 11:00 AM with interment following at Crittenden Memorial Park.
Family requests that memorials be made to St. Michael Catholic School or St. Michael Catholic Church West Memphis.
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36 Condolence(s)
Sean Baioni
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
What an amazing Gentlemen, Father, Husband, Patriot, so many wonderful examples of a man that gave his all to life. I wish I had met you in this life Primo.
Mike & Debbie Greer
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
We are so very sorry to learn of your Dads passing. He was one of the kindest person I’ve ever know. I sure enjoyed all the stories he would share and loved seeing the way he would look at your Mom and the look in his eyes when he talked about all of his family!! He is at home now with his sweetie.
Glenn Hall
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Primo was truly a special man. He had a way to make you laugh and enjoy your life. He will be missed, he and Ms Elise are back to together again. My love and prayers to the family.
Beth Collins
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Dear Cookie, Johnny, Mark, Diana, Patricia and Tommy,
I’m so saddened to hear about your daddy. It’s been a few years since our St Michaels days, but I sure recall the numerous times at your house with your mom and dad and how special they were and how much they loved you all. I always looked up to them and saw the love they had for one another. It’s never easy to lose your parents, but how happy they must be together again. Remember all the good times and memories as I know there so were many!
Grady and Willa Collum
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Please accept our condolences on the passing of your loved one. It was an honor to have known such a great person and we will truly miss him. May God embrace you in comfort during this difficult time.
Teresa & Keith West
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
What to say about such a wonderful man! His smile brightened a room like no other. I know Ms. Elsie will be standing at the gates with open arms for him! Our home we had built in 1998 we bought our land directly from him. He met me here. He walked over the land with me telling me all about it. He told me to purchase the land around it but we did not. We felt had enough. He was such a wise wise man! I spoke with him many days at the bank as I worked there. He was friends with my dad and mom as Ms Elsie was too! They both were so important to this community! They helped to develop and strengthen it. He will be truly missed. I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Heaven gained an Angel! He truly Loved his family! It showed wherever he was!
Rondi Rider Salgado
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
I am praying that God will wrap His arms around e ach of you and comfort you as you morn the loss of your incredible Daddy! What a pillar of the community! He will be sorely missed by so many people that were touched by his love of God and his family! May you find peace knowing that he is in the presence of God whom he served so well! God bless you all!
Mr. & Ms. Phillip Scott & Kristen Scott
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Our condolence goes out to the Baioni family. Primo was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. He truly love to farm and him knowing that Mark and Johnny will carry it on.
Nathan Joyce Powell
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Diane Schuh
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Primo’s passing. Condolences to the family.
Joel and Janet Burgos
Monday, July 5, 2021
Our condolences and prayers for the entire family. He was a wonderful friend and mentor. I especially appreciate the time we worked together when he was building Marion.
He will be missed.
Cassandra Bretherick Meyer
Monday, July 5, 2021
Prayers to the family in this time of loss.
Becky Stephens
Monday, July 5, 2021
I was so sorry to hear about Mr, Primo. He had the best smile and best of all he was not stingy with it. He will be missed. Love and prayers for those who ,Ives him,
Sandy Pepper
Monday, July 5, 2021
So sorry for your loss….keeping your family in my prayers â¤ï¸
Sandy, Randy & Rondi
Diane Truscelli
Sunday, July 4, 2021
My prayers go out to the family and dear friends this man had shared his life with. That smile of his will never be forgotten. Prayers for peace, understanding, and most of all, love in knowing his is with his Father now and the heavens are rejoicing.
Elizabeth Clegg Brewer
Sunday, July 4, 2021
I’m so very sorry for your loss. My mom and dad, Roy and Renata Clegg, always loved your parents. We all grew up together at St. Michael’s in West Memphis. Your parents were special to EVERYONE. Your daddy always had a smile!!
Through Facebook I was able to keep up with your family. I always loved the 4th of July photos!!! It seems fitting to remember his service to our country, and how much this day meant to Primo and Elsie….and they’re together again! They are in the arms of our Savior!! May God ‘s blessings be on each of you!! May God give you comfort during this season of grief!
Gina Curtis
Sunday, July 4, 2021
Today, July 4th Mr. Primo and Ms. Elsie loved this holiday. I had the honor of meeting these two beautiful souls when my Mom cleaned their home many years ago. To know them was to love them. My condolence goes out to the family. A true legacy left behind.
Carla Wasiw
Sunday, July 4, 2021
My Condolences to the entire Family for this Fine young man and His Service to Our Great Country. May God wrap his arms around u all and help you find the Strength to find Peace and Comfort during this time. And May the Memories last Forever that u all made together. God Bless You !! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Tim Taylor
Saturday, July 3, 2021
My deepest sympathies and condolences to Patricia, Diana, Mark, Johnny, Tommy, Mary, and all of their families. My heart goes out to you and I am honored to have known your father for even the briefest time. God’s blessing on all of you and I pray for His healing hands to hold you all and lift you up during this difficult time.
Allison Cecil Greenwood
Saturday, July 3, 2021
No greater man than Primo Baioni…he touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Sending heartfelt prayers and condolences. I love you all.
Emily Martine Small
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Sending love & prayers to the Baioni family! I always loved when he would come into the dental office and I would go have a chat with him. He always recognized me and told stories about him & my Uncle Joe Fratesi. My dad (George Martine) always spoke highly of Mr. Primo and how kind & gentle he was.
Karen Pirani Reinbold
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Mark, I’m sad very sorry for your loss, I got to see Mr. Primo last year at momma’s funeral. I’ve always admired him, he was so very nice to me. Take care.
Tony Franco
Saturday, July 3, 2021
Prayers for the family. Such a kind and gentle man. He will be missed.
Dorothy Gibson
Saturday, July 3, 2021
So sorry for the lost of Mr.Primo.
Tommy Halford
Saturday, July 3, 2021
I send my thoughts and prayers to the family. It was always a pleasure to visit with Primo when the boys were playing ball through the boys club. God Bless the family, and may He help you through this difficult time.
Bobby henry
Friday, July 2, 2021
Primo was one of a kind.he made me feel like one of the family.lord knows how much time Johnny and I spent together when we were younger.loved Primo and the entire Baioni family.so sorry.love u.
John and Mary Newsom
Friday, July 2, 2021
We are so sorry for you. Keeping the Baioni family in our thoughts and prayers.
James Bond
Friday, July 2, 2021
He was a kind and caring man and that is reflected by his actions toward all of us who knew him .
Bud Currie
Friday, July 2, 2021
So very sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest most heartfelt condolences.
Patti Hayne Rainey
Friday, July 2, 2021
Johnny and all of the Baioni family,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your father. So enjoyed time spent with Primo and Elsie, they were gracious and always welcoming. May your faith and many wonderful memories comfort you in the days ahead.
Patti Hayne Rainey
Andrew D. Luttrell
Friday, July 2, 2021
The Baioni family were long time friend's of Harry and Billie Jean Luttrell; my dad and mom. Mr. and Mrs. Baioni and their kids were very special to my frailly. All their grandkids and great grandchildren are special to me and and Sherri. Prayer's for the entire family and Mr. Primo and Mrs. Baioni are together with the Blessed Mother Mary in Heaven. Amen
Sincerely,
Andy and Sherri Luttrell
Delbert Pipkin
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Johnny and family sorry to hear of your loss will always remember that smiling face of Mr Primo and the good advice he could give on any problems you thought was to big to handle
Baptist Crittenden Med/Surg Department
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. We were honored to care for Mr. Primo on numerous occasions â™¥ï¸ He will be missed.
Fr. Greg Luyet
Thursday, July 1, 2021
I am sorry for your loss. Primo inspired everyone who knew him. Be assured of my prayers.
Roger Atkins
Thursday, July 1, 2021
Primo was one of the finest people I have known! I am fortunate to have known him for over 70 years and have always had great respect for him. He will be missed but we are all better for having known him.
Amy Sisson
Thursday, July 1, 2021
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mr. Primo.
Jon & Zada Payne
Amy (Payne) Sisson