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Charles Unser Obituary

UNSER, CHARLES JOSEPH, 79, of Orlando, FL, passed away Feb. 28, 2013. Charles was born in Louisville, KY and grew up in Saint Augustine, FL and graduated St. Joseph's Academy and attended the University of Florida. He served in the US Coast Guard and attended Airline School in Kansas, after which he started his 32 year career with National Airlines and retired from Pan American World Airways. He was an active member of SKAL and later worked for the Orange County Convention Bureau. Charles is survived by wife Nancy and sons Kenneth Unser and
Donald (Rachel) Unser and three grandchildren Nancy Rose Unser, John Charles Unser and Anna Catherine Unser. He is predeceased by sisters Anne Godwin and Elenora Martignetti. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral mass in his honor which will be held at Blessed Trinity Catholic Church at 4545 Anderson Road in Orlando, FL on March 6 at 1pm. Services entrusted to Carey Hand Funeral Home Orlando. www.careyhandcolonialfh.com

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Mar. 3, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Unser

18 Entries

Manny Rojas

March 5, 2013

Nancy,
I was hired by Charlie at National and after several years he was also my last boss. I am sadden by his passing and want you and your family to know that last Sunday I prayed for all of you at Mass. May he be in heaven with the rest of the National Airlines group

SHARON NAILE

March 4, 2013

Nancy, there are no words to express the shock and deep sadness in the 'earthly' loss of a kind, caring and 'gentle man'. His entrance into a room with his tanned complexion wearing his 'yellow jacket' (only man who could still fit into it) just radiated not only the surroundings but also his personality! The heavens will glow with his presence. May God hold you and yours in His graces.

Cathy Schott Keller

March 4, 2013

I have a lot of good memories of growing up next door to the Unser family. I am very saddened to hear about Mr. Unser's passing. I remember him being a very kind neighbor, who, along with Mrs. Unser, raised two very nice gentlemen - Ken and Don.

Bobby Jones

March 4, 2013

Charlie Unser was a role model to me when I was a teenager and so was he. I thought so much of this dear person that I asked him to be my godfather when I became Catholic in 1950. We worked together at McCarter's Dairy and we grew to adulthood at a great time and in St. Augustine and I thank God for having Charlie as a big part of my life when we were in high school and beyond. Malinda and I send our deepest condolences to dear, dear Nancy and the children and grandchildren and all who loved Charlie. God Bless and we will see you on Wednesday. Bobby & Mindy

Constance Harwood

March 4, 2013

Dear Nancy & Family,
Please know how very saddened I am for the loss of your beloved Charles. I send you our deepest condolences for you and for your family. I can't imagine how painful it is for you but don't forget that we will always be there to console you. Having lost someone is a difficult moment of life. May God provide you the strength you need to cope with this difficult situation.
May Uncle Charlie rest in peace,

Paul Goldman

March 3, 2013

Let me express my deepest sympathy to Nancy and the boys. Charlie was a close friend for over 50 years. I am saddend by the loss of a good friend. I will always remember the great times we had during our airline days. He will be missed.

Jim & Ginny Schottt

March 3, 2013

Nancy, Ken and Don: We were so saddened to hear about the passing of your husband and father. Charlie was such a caring and loving person, we feel priviledged to have been friends and neighbors for many years. We cannot begin to understand how difficult a time this must be for you all. Your greatest comfort will be the memories of a wonderful and loving husband and dad.

March 3, 2013

Nancy
I wil make every effort to be down on Wed. As you know Charles and I were very close for many years. I pray that I can be of some consolation to you and your family. God bless you, Tom Masters

Doris Stephens

March 3, 2013

Dear Nancy,
Charlie was one of my favorite people at National. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear husband. He was an outstanding person and I know he will be greatly missed.

March 3, 2013

Dear Ken (and Family),
We are saddened to receive news of your Dad's passing. During this difficult time please know we will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. We miss not seeing you during our morning walks at Cranes Roost. Jim & Ellie.

March 3, 2013

Nancy - We were so sorry to read about Charlie (on the Pan Am - National email). We have fond memories of many good times together at National.
Fondly, Fred and Claric Luhm

Robert (Bob) Herring

March 3, 2013

As an employee of National Airlines, I knew Charlie well. He was a real gentleman and friend. He will be missed.

Kerry Cushing

March 3, 2013

We will miss our most honorable and congenial member of Skal, Orlando.

March 3, 2013

Charlie was a good friend since I first met him upon joining SKAL Orlando over 20 years ago. Charlie will be missed by all those who had the opportunity to know him.

Tom White (Orlando, Fl.)

Bobbie Colledge

March 3, 2013

I'm so sorry for your loss, Nancy. I always looked forward to seeing both of you at our NAL Alumni Reunions. At our reunion last September, Charlie seemed quite proud when he told me he would be 80 on his next birthday. I hardly believed him!

Ginny Abbott

March 3, 2013

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

Frank Krzyzowski

March 3, 2013

Charlie was and will always be my great friend. His spirit of happpiness and his smiles will remain with me through life!
SKAL-Frank Krzyzowski