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Charles Starr Obituary

Charles Francis Starr, Jr.

1925-2012 NORTH ADAMS Charles Francis Starr, Jr. 87, of North Adams, died Saturday, December 29, 2012 after a brief illness.

He was born May 21, 1925., to Charles F. Starr, Sr. and Margaret Thomann Starr of North Adams. He attended local schools and graduated from Drury High School with the class of 1943.

In his early years, he was employed by Cornish Wire. Later, in 1946, he started Vets Taxi and then in 1952 he went to work for Gilmore Cadillac and Oldsmobile as a used car manager. In 1959, he started his own business, Starr Auto Sales, which he ran with his wife until his retirement in 2002.

He was married in July 1955 to Norma Moran and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 2005. She predeceased him in Sept. of 2005.

Survivors include three children, Cheryl Starr Boillat and her husband Paul of North Adams, Judith Rose and her husband Alan of Plattsburgh, N.Y. and a son, Keith Starr and his wife Michelle of Leominster, Mass. also threee stepsons, Bruce Catrambone and his wife Barbara of Ballston Spa, N.Y.; Gregg Catrambone and his wife Carol of Harrah, Okla.; and Joseph Catrambone and his wife Nancy of Clarksburg. He is also survived by one sister, Marlene Bush and her husband Francis of North Adams. He leaves nine grandchildren, five step grandchildren, and five great grandchildren as well as nieces and cousins.

Mr. Starr was an avid sports fan and mostly enjoyed watching his grandsons play High school and College athletics. He supported Drury baseball, and softball and basketball through a scholarship program. His favorite pastime was collecting stamps, and working on all types of cars and car parts. He was an active member of the Berkshire County Sherriff's Association and enjoyed fundraising for their charities.

FUNERAL NOTICE: a Liturgy of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Church, North Adams, MA. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling Hours at the Flynn & Dagnoli-Montagna Home for Funerals, CENTRAL CHAPELS, 74 Marshall St. North Adams, Ma. are Friday from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. In Lieu of flowers memorial donations are suggested for Elder Services of Northern Berkshire Meals on Wheels program through the funeral home. To send a card, flowers, gifts or a message, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.



Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Dec. 31, 2012.
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To Mr. Starr's family,
He was my first landlord at the home he owned on Ashland Street across from Teo's in 1984. He was always good to me and I was very sad to hear of he and his wife Norma's passing. He certainly was a character and will be greatly missed. Condolences to you and your family.

Melanie (Delisle) Charron

July 25, 2013

My husband and I are at a loss about Mr. Starr's passing. This man has helped more people than realized. He has certainly opened his heart to my family and for that we will always be grateful. Rest well, if anyone deserves peace, it is you. Our condolences to the family.

Anthony & Tonya Williams

January 3, 2013

Cheryl and family,
So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. My thoughts are with you.

Deb Casuscelli

January 3, 2013

So sorry to read of Charlie's passing. He was quite a character and we knew him most as an avid stamp collector. Thinking of him brings a smile to our face. Condolences to your family.

Carl and Marilyn Faulkner

January 3, 2013

Judy, Al and Family
Thinking of you at this time. Prayers are with you to find comfort and peace.

Theresa Guynup

January 2, 2013

Our prayers are will all of you at this sad time.

Phil and Tami Trimarchi

December 31, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

DUSTY HAAS

December 31, 2012

Dear Cheryl,Paul and family
Sorry to hear of your father's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you ate this difficult time.

Sylvia & Craig King

December 31, 2012

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