Joseph Muffolett, 89, Social Security official
June 8, 2023
Joseph Robert Muffolett of Pawleys Island died June 2 at Waccamaw Community Hospital. He was 89.
He was born in Baltimore and graduated from Loyola College. He continued his education and received his law degree from the University of Maryland School of Law. He worked many years for the Social Security Administration and eventually became the director of the Office of Disability and International Operations.
Mr. Muffolett retired in 1995 and moved to Pawleys Island, where he enjoyed playing golf and taking cruises to Europe and the Caribbean with his wife.
In his spare time, he was a fundraiser for various charities and served as president of his homeowner’s association. He was also a loyal member of the Knights of Columbus.
He is survived by his wife, Amelia Muffolett; three daughters, Lynda Prince, Amy Hoehn-Saric (Ted) and Nicole Franklin (John); eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A celebration of his life will be held later.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Christopher’s Children, 14323 Ocean Highway, Unit 4143, Pawleys Island, SC 29585.
There is a guest book at burroughsfh.com.
