Charles David Pacunas

I was freshman at Loyola when Charlie was a junior. He would not have remembered me, but he was a real model of a DON to me. He was a superb end on our football team, but unlike some of his fellow athletes, he never let that go to his head. When you passed him on campus, he always had an hello with a smile. When I read of his death in our ALumni magazine, I felt the loss in my heart. He was an inspiration to me as a student at Blakefield! He made some unbelievable catches on Thanksgiving.

The first things I do when I open up 'Blakefield Magazine' is look at Class Notes. I scan to 1958 and then look a couple years up and a couple years down. The Summer 2009 issue of the magazine, which reached me two days ago, had no news for 1958, but 'In Memoriam' unfortunately read 'Mr. Charles D. Paconas, 1956'. For two days now I've been thinking about Charlie, whom I last saw in May 1959. At Loyola Blakefield, we lowerclassmen all knew his name and liked and admired the person who went...

My Dearest Sister Annette,
Charlie was a huge part of my life, a wonderful Brother in law. I am so sad that he is not here with us. My heart is heavy. I cannot say your name without his. Then I think of his smile and my heart is lifted. I will always always keep Charlie in my heart.I know he was your soul mate and your heart is broken. May you take comfort in all the wonderful memories the two of created together.I know you were the love of his life...

Caro Charles, ringrazio Iddio per averti conosciuto. Ricorderemo sempre le ore passate insieme in Italia con tanta allegria insieme a tuo figlio David. Non ti dimenticheremo mai perché sarai sempre nei nostri pensieri e nei nostri cuori.
Ciao,
Ivana, Ottavio, Alberto e Pierluigi

Beth,
I'm sorry. I know it hurts.

Love, Karen

Hey Beth! And Caroline, Marianne and David,
I am thinking of the Pacunas family back in Mayfield, at the kitchen farm table, your Dad conscientiously wiping crumbs to the floor and deliberately missing his cupped hand. I can never thank you all enough for letting me be a part of that charmed world. Even to be included in FHB. It was an honor. That house, that family where you all came from, is one of the sweetest places this side of heaven.

I am so sorry about your Dad's...

Annette, May you be comforted by the memories of the life you had with Charlie. He was a remarkable man that loved you dearly. Love,Jan

Caroline -- It's been quite a few years since we have spoken. I'm very sorry to hear about your dad. I have memories of spending time at your house during our St. Francis days. I lost my dad a few years back so I understand...thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

Charles era una gran persona, lo ricordo con molto affetto, vorrei averlo conosciuto meglio..