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Charles X. Suraci Jr.

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Charles Suraci Obituary

Col. CHARLES XAVIER SURACI, JR., CAP (Age 78) "Chuck"
On Wednesday, November 23, 2011, of Kensington, MD. Beloved husband of the late Florence P. Suraci. Brother of Elizabeth June Hand and Beverly Ann Spyropoulos. Brother-in-law of George Spyropoulos, Josephine D. Browning and the late Dr. John Phelps Hand, Jr. Also survived by a nephew, Charles Christopher Walter. Charles worked for the Civil Air Patrol for over 50 years and was the President of the AFA, Thomas W. Anthony Chapter for over 10 years. Also, served as a Chairman for the Pro-Life Knights of Columbus for over 20 years. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Sunday, December 4, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. Mass of Christian Burial at Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Western Ave. at Quesada St NW, Washington, DC on Monday, December 5, at 11 am. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Air Force Association, c/o Lois O'Connor, 1501 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209 or to the Knights of Columbus Pro-Life, 9707 Rosensteel Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Dec. 3, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Suraci

19 Entries

Mike Suraci

July 3, 2024

Buddy, we will always miss you and our good times together.
Love you,
Mike & Andrea Suraci

Jim & Gladys Kennedy

November 27, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Cheri Nagel

November 27, 2020

Can't believe it's been 10 years and I still miss you Chuck. So many times I do something or see something that reminds me of you. I will always miss you and love you.

Browning Pools

January 27, 2012

Mr Suraci was a beloved client to Browning Pools. We all will miss him deeply. He was a wonderful person. God Bless.

David Rogers

January 17, 2012

Col Suraci was a friend and inspiration. His leadership and example helped quide me into careers in Army Aviation and the FBI. He will be missed but not forgotten.

Cheri Nagel

December 30, 2011

Chuck and I sang in the choir together at Holy Redeemer for a total of 7 years. By a very funny coincidence I found out he knew my son through CAP and AFA and had known him since he was 14 years old. From that point on we were fast friends. When I lost my husband 4 years ago, Chuck was there and we started going places together. Chuck opened up a whole new world to me as far as AFA and Pro-Life. I joined AFA and became his secretary and attended many Knights of Columbus events with him. I was always proud to be with him and always willing to go anywhere he wanted to take me. Being with Chuck as his companion was a pleasure and a privilege. We grew to be very fond of each other - I loved him in a very special way - a spiritual way - and will continue to love him and the memories that I have will remain with me forever. I will miss him and do miss him. Rest in Peace My Love. I will see you again someday.

Ed Greene, Jr.

December 29, 2011

I have known Charlie Suraci practically all of my life. He was a member of the bass section of the men's choir of the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament Church when I joined the boy's choir in 1962. I eventually joined the men's choir, as did my father, Ed Greene, Sr., and the three of us sang together for many years. I am shocked and saddened by his death... I was happy to see him back singing in the choir, particularly after the health struggles that he has had the past few years. He is greatly missed by all who knew and loved him, but he's now with the love of his life, Florence. God bless and keep you always, Charlie!

Eric Jenkins

December 23, 2011

Col Suraci help me start my Air Force career as a pilot and now a commander in the Air Force Reserves. He was loved and will be missed.

Robert Suraci

December 6, 2011

Rest in peace my tall cousin.

December 5, 2011

In Chuck's hole being there was a burning desire of promoting the dignity of human life. In his name I ask to renew our intention of prayers so there will be a true understanding of the dignity of all human life.

There are no better words to describe the LOVE in Chuk's Heart better than this words of St. Augustine,
"What does love look like? It has the hands to help others. It has the feet to hasten to the poor and needy. It has eyes to see misery and want. It has the ears to hear the sighs and sorrows of men. That is what love looks like."… This is Chuck. You surely will be missed.
Love, Mariana Vera.
Executive Director of Centro Tepeyac.

Teresa Kolf

December 5, 2011

Chuck's love for life shone from the inside out. He is surely living life to the fullest with his Lord in Heaven!

Mary Suarez Hamm

December 5, 2011

Chuck Suraci was a true pro-life hero. He served on the board of Centro Tepeyac Silver Spring Women's Center for over 12 years-- he never wanted to retire from the board. In fact, we kept him on as a honorary member. I can remember many a cold winter night his coming to the board meetings after serving duty at an air force post-- even when he was using a cane and walker-- he would always bring us cookies and fruit. the staff loved having those the next day!! he never tired of promoting Centro Tepeyac and his Knights of Columbus pro-life activities. It is largely through his insistance that Centro Tepeyac is now partnering with the Knights of Columbus to become a medical clinic. I know from heaven he will continue to plead our cause --"for the babies" as he used to always repeat. May he rest in peace.

Dave Kasser

December 4, 2011

I have been very blessed to have known "Uncle Chuck" since I was 13, when I joined CAP. He was a great mentor and someone to look up to by all of us who came through CAP over the years. He touched many hearts and will be greatly missed.

December 4, 2011

"Buddy", as family called him , was an inspiration to all from our early times in youth to his last meetings with us at dinners.He was our HERO , our big brother and our baby sitter,damned if I will and damned if I wont.He did some crazy things but he did more great things. God Bless Buddy,we love you ,Tom and Ida Suraci

VerLyn Francisco

December 4, 2011

I remember how kind Mr. Suraci was when I would attend Knights of Columbus events. He will be missed.

December 3, 2011

Served in U.S. Air Force w/Chuck 1953-1954, Thule AB. Greenland, and again at Kelly AFB, San Antonio, TX 1954-1956. A great and dedicated individual. He visited my wife and I often while stationed at Kelly AFB. May God Bless: Jim & Gladys Kennedy.

Scott Van Cleef

December 3, 2011

Chuck was a dedicated and effective leader for the Air Force Association and CAP for many years. The TW Anthony Chapter of AFA, in particular, will miss his leadership and enthusiasm. We were all better for having known Chuck. Scott Van Cleef, AFA Region President, Central East.

Jim Hannam

December 3, 2011

Chuck was an inspiration to us all for his dedication and service to the Air Force and the Air Force Association. He will be missed; I am sure he going to a better place. God Bless and God Speed.

Jim Hannam
Col, USAF (ret)
Vice Chairman, Aerospace Education Council, Air Force Association

Bill Cleary

December 3, 2011

My prayers for God's peace to Col. Suraci and is family. He was a leader when the country needed him, especially for young people who were C.A.P. Cadets. Thank you for your service.

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