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Charles Chirchirillo Obituary
Charles Joseph Chirchirillo passed away Friday, April 8, 2011. He was born in Bklyn NY on Sept. 18, 1918 to Joseph and Josephine Chirchirillo. Charles attended school in Bklyn, became a Scout at age seven and continued his devotion to Boy Scouts of America throughout his life. He enrolled his sons in Scouts and an early age. He is the proud recipient of Silver Beaver Award, Wood Badge and Order of the Arrow. After high school graduation in the depression years he became a hairdresser and many years was a well known platform artist winning several awards for his styles and ability. Charles served in South Pacific in World War II in 1943. He helped form the Joint Assault Signal Company. This outfit secured and participated in seven amphibious landings. He spent four years in the service as a First Sergeant. He was responsible for keeping the outfit together with 25 reunions and writing a book and monthly newsletter. When returned he opened Edie Adams Cut and Curl, a franchised beauty salon which became international and grew to 235 salons when he sold in 1972. He met and married his soul mate Marie Wooley and they have four children, Carole holds a nursing degree, Joseph (Alisa) is an artist, Chas Jr. (Jonette) and Paul (Bridget) hold executive positions in their field, Tracie, Anthony, Anne, Joseph, Patrick, Chas Joe III, John and Nilu and three great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters Mary Defontes Demina Sipinski, Anne Carnicelli, his grandsons Daniel and Thomas Depuy. Charles was also a loyal member of Maria Santissima Lauretana Society and served has president. Charles has been a member of AA for the past 39 years and through his efforts saved many marriages with his compassion and caring. Rosary will be said on Thursday 5:00-8:00 P.M. April 14 at Messinger Funeral Home, 7601 E. Indian School Road . A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Angels Church on Lincoln Road at 10:00 a.m. Friday April 15. Reception to follow then burial will be at St. Francis Cemetery with military honors that afternoon. Charles leaves a legacy of love and compassion for many and will be missed greatly. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mother House retired Sisters Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Marloboro New York, Boy Scouts of America, Phx Chapter Franciscan Renewal Center. There will be a memorial mass at a later date in New York.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Chirchirillo
Marlene Huls
April 6, 2021
Thanks for the memories. How soon we forget.
Amanda Davies
April 20, 2011
Mr. Chirch was a great man and a good friend to my grandfather. When I was little and staying with my grandparents, they would tell me it was time to go to dinner with the Chirch's. We went to dinner and I said " Well, When do we get to go sing all the songs since we are at church?!" I was too little to know the difference but it made everyone laugh. I am blessed to have known him and he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
~ Amanda Davies
April 19, 2011
Dear Charles,
I am so grateful to have known you over the last couple of years.
As well as to see the ultimate caring and concern each time I saw you at the group home before my dad passed away.
I will never ever forget your inspiration to all that were fortunate to have known it.
I feel blessed. And I know that my dad, Roy, was there to welcome you in heaven.
I miss you always,
Donna & Addie
Marj Davies Hutchings
April 18, 2011
Mr. Chirch was an amazing man and I loved him very much. I feel very blessed to have known him. With my sincerest and warmest thoughts and prayers, today and always!!
MARLENE HULS
April 14, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Thankful
April 13, 2011
Thank you for your service to our great country as you are one of the many that have made and kept our USA safer.Sending a prayer in your memory and for your loved ones.
chuck jones
April 13, 2011
dear aunt marie and family im very sorry to here uncle charlie passed he willbe in my prayers always. he was such agreat man. i finely was able to read his book what a wonderful life. & saccrfice for our country. chuckie
April 13, 2011
Dear Marie and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Charlie was a great guy and will be missed by all. We will always remember our trip to the Kentucky Derby and our many trips to Mexico.
With our deepest sympathy...
Betty and Ron Bauer
Sarah Accardi
April 12, 2011
Dear Maria and Family,
I was saddened to hear that Uncle Charlie as passed. He was such a great man! He gave the biggest hugs ever. Everyone who knew him will miss him greatly. My fondest memory of Uncle Charlie is seeing him at the Maria SS. Lauretana Society functions and talking over ideas with him. Election time, was never the same after he stop coming to the general meeting. He brought such great moral and unity to everyone present. His love for the Blessed Mother was remarkable and touching is ways that brought tears to my eyes. The old, mixed with the new way is what he would say. He loved everyone and respected everyone for who they are. I know that I will see him some day, and he will give me that big hug again and tell me he loves me.
My prayers and thought are with you Marie. Try to stay strong and may his memories carry you though this sorrowful time. My heart aches for you. I’m truly sorry for your loss.
With love,
Sarah Accardi
Tara Mayole
April 12, 2011
The Haley's are saddened at the passing of our Uncle Charles, our thoughts and prayers have been with him all along and he will be missed. He means so much to each and everyone of us. May he rest in peace and enjoy some quality time with my Dad, those 2 were a story unto themselves. Love to Aunt Marie and all our cousins,
The Haley Clan
Nick Brown
April 12, 2011
Dear Marie & family:
I was very saddened to learn of Chuck's passing, but I'm grateful I had the opportunity to meet him at one of the JASCO reunions. He was a man of great character, compassion and empathy for others, truly a stellar example of "the Greatest Generation." My dad, Ralph Marshall Brown, who died in 1987, used to speak so highly of Chuck. My dad helped produce the JASCO newsletter.
Again, my condolences to you and your family on your loss.
Very best wishes, Nick Brown, Greensboro, N.C.
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