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Charles Graziano Obituary

Braintree Charles P. "Charlie" Graziano, a lifelong resident of Braintree, after a courageous battle with cancer, August 14, 2008. Charlie was born in Braintree and died at his home on Thursday at the age of 70. Charlie grew up in Braintree and graduated from Braintree High School. He became a policeman in the Town of Braintree on July 18, 1960 and retired with badge #1 on August 18, 1996 after 36 years on the job. During his career as a Braintree policeman, Charlie received numerous awards for bravery and was so well known in the town that he was considered the Unofficial Mayor of Braintree. Charlie was very active in the town and involved in many things, especially in Sons of Italy Club, where he was the former President, President of the Board of Trustees and 1984 Man of the Year. He was a member of the Braintree Police Club and the Braintree Lodge of ELKS. Charlie was also a Deputy Sheriff for the Norfolk County Sheriff Dept. In his free time, he enjoyed vacationing every spring in Hollywood, FL, which he and his wife Gerry did since 1970 with their friends, children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed socializing with friends and watching the Red Sox and football. Charlie is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Geraldine Gerry (Millett) Graziano. Loving father of Charles P. Graziano, III and his wife Mirian of FL, Cheryl Woolf and her husband Michael of Weymouth and Daniel Graziano and his wife Laura of Braintree. Dear son of Mary A. (Melchionno) Graziano of Braintree and the late Charles Graziano. Devoted brother of Frank Graziano of Rockland and Gaetano Graziano of Randolph. Dear grandfather of Charlie, Dannielle, Christie, Michael, Jessica, Monica, Caroline and Kathryn. Great grandfather of Joseph and Sophie. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Reposing at the Cartwright Funeral Home, 845 Washington St., Braintree, until 8:15AM on Monday followed by a Funeral Mass at 9:00AM in St. Francis of Assisi Church, Braintree. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday 4-8PM. Burial in Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made to the Mass General Hospital Cancer Research, c/o Dr. Andrew Zhu, 55 Fruit St., YAW, 7E, Boston, MA 02114. For additional info or to leave a sympathy message visit www.cartwrightfuneral.com

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 16, 2008.

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Lisa Johnson

August 28, 2008

Charlie, Its not the same without you here. You and I could talk about baseball for hours I am going to miss that. You were such a great friend to me. You will be sadly missed by so many people.

Richard and Marjorie Hull

August 25, 2008

My wife and are were saddened to hear of your loss. Charlie was a good man and a good friend to many, including myself and my parents, Frank and Ethel Hull. On behalf of the Hull family, please accept our sincere condolences.

August 22, 2008

Death, to the Christian, is the exchanging of a tent for a building. Here we are as pilgrims or gypsies, living in a frail, flimsy home; subject to disease, pain, and peril. But at death we exchange this crumbling, disintegrating tent for a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. The wandering wayfarer comes into his own at death and is given the title to a mansion which will never deteriorate nor crumble. Do you think that God, who has provided so amply for living, has made no provision for dying? The Bible says we are strangers in a foreign land. This world is not our home; our citizenship is in heaven. When a Christian dies, he goes into the presence of Christ. He goes to heaven to spend eternity with God.

Phil & Rose Devin

August 20, 2008

Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Charlie was a wonderful husband, father, son and more. He helped many people and was adored for it. He was respected and loved by all.

denice antonius

August 19, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

buster harris

August 18, 2008

YOU WILL BE MISSED MY FRIEND.I WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU HAVE DONE FOR ME THROUGH THE YEARS.FROM A CHILD TO MY ADULT YEARS,YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THERE.REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND,UNIT#815 WILL NEVER BE THE SAME

August 18, 2008

Charlie helped so many people without expecting anything in return. I am so sorry for your loss
May Jesus bless and help the entire Graziano family through this tuff time.

Patricia Graziano

August 18, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers always. God Bless.
Love, Tom and Trish Graziano

Kathy Gile

August 18, 2008

We are very sorry for your loss, our deepest sympathy to your family.

The Gile Famliy

Andrea Daiute Sweet

August 18, 2008

To the Graziano Family
I am so sorry for your loss. May happy memories of Charlie ease your grief and may you find peace and comfort.

August 18, 2008

what a great guy he was--really an icon in the town of braintree.

Denise,Charlene,Terry,(Billilyn Palmer (Forster)

August 18, 2008

With deepest sympothy. Our family grieves the loss of your father and husband. Our father the late Charles Palmer had the highest regard for Charlie as did we. We hope that some comfort can be felt, that the 2 Charlies are together again in heaven Playing a game of Gin.

Angelina Cordaro

August 18, 2008

My condolences to the Graziano family. Charlie was my cousin and a great person. He will be missed very much. Sincerest Symphathy, the Cordaro family

Cheryl Woolf

August 17, 2008

Dad,

I love you so much..
You were loved by so many..
You would be very proud of the number of people that loved you and attended your services today.
You always made people feel so important.

I will miss you so much!!
Love always,
Cheryl

Billilyn Forster

August 17, 2008

Dear Graziano Family,
On behalf of Charlie Palmer's family, we are sad at the news of your loss. Charlie was a great man, and a true friend. We will miss him truly.
Theresa Palmer, Denise Palmer, Charlene Palmer, Terrence Palmer, and Billilyn Forster.
God Bless! Our prayers are with you.

Bob Antonius

August 17, 2008

I am very sorry to hear that charlie passed, I looked forward to seeing him at the sons of Italy every time i visited from calif,My Love to Gerry and his Family Bobby Antonius..

August 17, 2008

Cheryl and Michael. We are so sorry for your loss. Charlie was such a happy guy. I loved running into him in town. He always greated me with a big hug and smile. He will be missed by so many. Our love and prayers are with you all. Joan and Fred Marks

Stephen McCarthy & family

August 17, 2008

Our deepest sympathy to the Graziano family. My father John only had good things to say about Charlie. It's comforting to know they are together. Rest in Peace.

Deborah (Bonani) Markewich

August 16, 2008

I was so saddened to hear of the passing of my dear Godfather Charlie. He was a wonderful man, admired and loved by all who knew him and he will be deeply missed. I have so many wonderful memories of times spent with him when I was younger. He was a wonderful godfather and like a brother to my father. I was always happy when I saw that police car parked in our driveway!

I am so sorry that I will not be able to come to Braintree for the service.
My sincere condolences to Gerry, Charlie, Cheryl, Danny and their families.

Mike Cotone

August 16, 2008

Gerry,Charlie(jr) Cheryl,and Dan.
I know that Charlie's sitting in the best Italian restaurant in HEAVEN!
he always was a gentleman and a true icon in braintree.and i'll truely miss seeing him in fl. at the reunions.
he will be missed by all of us too.
god bless .

Tommy Grace

August 16, 2008

Charlie was very good to me at a very low point in my life. I will always remember his kindness.

David O'Donnell

August 16, 2008

I am very sorry for your loss. I met Charlie when I was a teenager growing up in the town of Braintree. Charlie was a great guy. He was one of the best.

Brad Linscott

August 16, 2008

Deepest sympathy to the Graziano family from a fellow Braintree High Class of 1956 Graduate. May he rest in eternal peace.

Chris & Barbara LaFleur

August 16, 2008

We are so sorry for your loss. Charlie was always so wonderful to all he knew. We will be out of town and unable to attend the services, but please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

leo destefano

August 16, 2008

Rest in peace brother and sincerest condolences to your wife Gerry and your family.

Steve DEThomaso

August 16, 2008

Dear Graziano family - Im very sorry to hear the passing of Charlie, he was a great friend and a nice man all around, I happened to see Charlie while I was up visiting Mass this past summer...he will be surely missed by all that knew him, ill pray for him

Arthur Erickson

August 16, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.
I was a 1956 classmate of Charles.

Parker Nadeau

August 16, 2008

My sincere condolences to the Graziano family. As a retired Deputy Chief of the Braintree Fire Department I have known Charlie for many years and worked with him on many occasions. He and his family have always been there for any who may need them and the residents of the town will miss him. A good friend and neighbor. God Bless Charlie and his family.

David Bader

August 16, 2008

My condolences to all members of the Graziano family. I had known Charlie and his brother Frank while attending Noah Torrey Grammar school, and have fond memories of his pleasant personality and positive attitude in all that he did.

With deepest sympathy,

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