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Charles Cristofalo Obituary
Charles John Cristofalo, Jr. age 76, of Bethel, passed away Friday March 25, 2016
He is survived by his wife: Anh Cristofalo; his children: Marie Darrow of Ridgefield, CJ Cristofalo and his wife Heidi of West Redding, Brian Cristofalo of New Milford, Kelly Howard and her husband Tim of New Hartford, Gabriel Cristofalo and his wife Lori of Carmel, NY. Charlie is also survived by Margaret Donlevy of New Milford, the mother of his children; grandchildren: Nicola Cristofalo, Katie and Zoey Howard; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins across the country.
Charlie served in the United States Navy receiving an honorable discharge. He grew up in the Bronx, graduating from Evander Childs High School. He was an avid reader and Ham Radio operator WA1VFC. He was always helping people in need. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him
The family will receive friends at the Bethel Funeral Home, 215 Greenwood Ave., Bethel, Saturday, April 2nd from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. A funeral mass will be at a future date. To leave an on-line condolence go to HullFuneralService.com
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Tony Talarico
March 25, 2025
Charlie I can only hope you are watching over everyone that you touched and you cared about in your lifetime,
RIP MY FRIEND
Floyd Reiske
April 3, 2016
Condolences to the Christofalo family. Charlie touched many lives in his time and will always be remembered.
Debbie Light
April 2, 2016
To everyone in the family we send our deepest condolences. There are no words that will ease the pain, only time will do that. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie and Milt
Nancy Ventrella
April 2, 2016
Such a nice man. So sad for him and his family.
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Debbie Light
April 1, 2016
To everyone in the family we send our deepest condolences. We will keep you all in our prayers at this very difficult time. There aren't any words that will make the hurt go away, but time will help. You are in our hearts. Milt and Debbie Light
Nancy LaRose
April 1, 2016
Marie & family: So sorry. Praying for you.
Kelley McGuire-Braccia
April 1, 2016
Kelly and Family, My deepest sympathies for your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol Clarke
April 1, 2016
Marie, so very sorry that this tragedy has struck your family. My prayers are for your strength and your Moms recovery.
Carol Clarke
Danbury Orthopecics, Physical Therapy
Tony Talarico
April 1, 2016
To all the family I am sorry for your loss, Charlie was someone I knew from 30+ years ago and he was a GREAT GUY
Dr Anthony Viola
March 31, 2016
Marie and family, we are so very sorry. We pray for you and your Dad. Tony and Sue
Judie Reynolds
March 31, 2016
Marie and family sending you prayers and love to all of you at such a difficult time. Marie...your father must have been an amazing man to have raised such a kind and beautiful daughter as you. May your memories of your dad give you some peace and keep him alive in your hearts forever. XO
Toni Bonacci
March 31, 2016
Kelly and Cristofalo Family, my sincere sympathies to the entire family.
David Troy
March 31, 2016
Marie and family, our thought and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. We are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort and solace in the many happy memories you have of your father.
Christine Camba
March 31, 2016
My deepest sympathy and condolences to the family..
Sue Davison
March 31, 2016
Sympathy and care to the entire Cristofalo family..I am sincerely sorry for your loss.
Sue Beninson Davison
Former Bethel Teacher
Laura Hunt
March 31, 2016
Our hearts are saddened by your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with you. If there is anything you need, please reach out. -Laura and Matt Hunt (neighbors across street)
Vicki Depelteau
March 31, 2016
I light this candle for a wonderful man that meant so much to me! As my daughter stated the other day the last time we saw him he told her that your mother is like a daughter to me! And to me like a father! He will be greatly missed by all that knew him and his kindness to all!
March 31, 2016
Margaret and Marie - so sorry for your loss - I will be out of town for the wake but send you my prayers during this difficult time.
Juleen
Andrea Olivera
March 31, 2016
Dear Marie and family,
My heartfelt condolences on the loss of your father. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers.
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