Skip Bafalis

Skip Bafalis
Bafalis in 1968
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 10th district
In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1983
Preceded by	J. Herbert Burke
Succeeded by	Andy Ireland
Member of the Florida Senate from the 33rd district
In office 1966–1970
Preceded by	Irlo Bronson Sr.[1]
Succeeded by	Philip D. Lewis
State Representative from Palm Beach, Florida
In office 1964–1966
Personal details
Born	Louis Arthur Bafalis (1929-09-28)September 28, 1929 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died	March 10, 2023(2023-03-10) (aged 93) Fairfax Station, Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Charlotte Maria Bafalis
Children	3
Residence(s)	Palm Beach, Florida Fairfax, Virginia
Alma mater	Manchester Central High School St. Anselm College
Profession	Businessman
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Captain

Louis Arthur "Skip" Bafalis (September 28, 1929 – March 10, 2023) was an American businessman and politician who served as the U.S. representative for Florida's 10th congressional district from 1973 to 1983. A member of the Republican Party, he was the party's nominee in the 1982 Florida gubernatorial election, and previously represented district 33 in the Florida Senate from 1966 to 1970.^[2]