Charles Armenio Pietrello

Charles Pietrello Obituary

Of Wakefield, Nov. 8. Husband of Civitina (DiFazio) Pietrello. Father of Robin Garofalo and companion Alvin White of Woburn and Charles Pietrello and Sean Maher of Worcester. Brother of Biagio Pietrello of El Paso, TX and the late Antonio Pietrello, Ruth Hafferty, Louis, Florence and Adam Pietrello. Grandfather of Matthew, Sarah, Michael, Andrew and Amy. Great grandfather of Amber. Funeral from the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD Monday at 8AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading at 9AM. Relatives & friends may call at the Funeral Home Sun., 4-8PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Agnes Church, 186 Woburn St., Reading, MA 01867 or the Wakefield Sons of Italy Scholarship Fund, Lodge 1734, 14 Traverse St., Wakefield, MA 01888. For obit/directions/guestbook www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 10 to Nov. 11, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Pietrello

6 Entries

Daniel Leavitt

November 15, 2007

Hello,
I was just cleaning off my desk and had written a note on a piece of scrap paper with your Dad's name. He spelled his name several times for me. I went online and found information that he had passed away.
I met Charles Pietrello on Saturday evening 10/20/07, the evening before my father passed away. He was my fathers roomate in the nursing home in Melrose, MA.
We talked for several hours on and off. He talked about his time in the service and his beautiful family. He was hoping to meet the latest addition to the family ... his wife promised to bring her to see him.
He spoke so proudly of his wife and his daughter for raising beautiful grand children and his son Charles.
He said "I wouldn't trade Charlie for a million boys". And went on and on about his love for music and how he was a natural.
Your Dad is a wonderful soul and it was my gift to have met him.
God Bless

Sean Maher

November 14, 2007

Dear Ma -

I just wanted to share a few thoughts so bear with me.

Dad was a second father to me, a friend and gentleman and I admired him so much. He was a kind man, simple and unassuming but full of mischief. I loved the way he would tease you and wink at the rest of us and the way you would play back and make us roll around in laughter – because Lord knows, you have some mischief and a good sense of humor too, and you could give it back – with gusto.

We will miss him that’s for sure, but I consider myself the lucky one, because in Charlie there lives that same beautiful spirit and a marvelous blend of you both which I get to enjoy every day. Although I must admit, it’s tough to handle when I’m fast asleep in the morning and he’s singing all cheerful and loud: Lazy Mary get out of bed, we need the sheets for the table….

Whenever I hear … Wise men say…only fools rush in … I will always see him singing to you and I will always have a tear in my eye – not for sadness but for happiness that I got to experience his life, his love for you and his pride in his family. I may not be a good person Ma, but because of Dad, your love for him, the family you both created, the welcome you extended to me and the son with whom I’ve committed my life – I’m changed for the better and I’m grateful more than you can imagine.

So, know that I love you, call whenever you need to – and guess what: I can’t wait to see you for Thanksgiving!

Love - Sean

Kristina Haynes

November 12, 2007

Charlie & Sean,

I am thinking of you both today, and am so sorry for your loss.

Love always,
Kristina

Regina Bonofiglio

November 10, 2007

Dear Charlie & Sean and Family,
I want to send my warmest thoughts and prayers at this time. Charlie, I can't express to you enough of my heartfelt sadness for you and your family. I know speaking with at times with my family crises and talking about your family what a wonderful man he is and how much you love him. Please give my sympathies to your Mother and family. God Bless and much love,
Regina Maria Bonofiglio Jimmy and Gabriella

Bill & Mary Brodeur

November 10, 2007

Charley:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We thank your dad for giving you to us so that we are able to enjoy music and singing to the fullest.

Angela McCarron

November 10, 2007

When I think of Charlie, I think of a beautiful, gentle man. Always with a smile and deeply caring. He truly loved everyone and we truly loved him. His loss will leave a hole in our family.

We love you Charlie!
Love, Ron and Angela

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