Johnstown, Pennsylvania
VIZZINI – Charles J., 85, Rebekah Manor, Ebensburg, passed away peacefully Aug. 11, 2009, at the manor. Born March 8, 1924, in Colver, son of the late John and Lillian (Pilleteri) Vizzini. Preceded in death by brothers, Octoavious, James and Alphonso; and sisters, Jane F. and Lillian Vizzini. Survived by wife, the former Glendora Waterhouse, to whom he was married for 60 years; and children, Charles Jr., married to the former Helen Parrish, Ebensburg; Garry, married to the former Nancy Plume, Suwanee, Ga.; James, married to the former Denise Neff, Mullica Hill, N.J.; and Darlene Vizzini, and her friend, Kelly Anchors, Kittanning. Also survived by 13 grandchildren; sister, Mary Mitchell, Ebensburg; and brother, John Vizzini, Baltimore, Md. Member of Holy Name Roman Catholic Church and the Nocturnal Adoration Society. Mr. Vizzini was a longtime advocate for veterans and community projects. He was well-known for his efforts in initiating the Cambria County Courthouse Nativity Display, was a life member and past commander of the Ebensburg Post 4963 VFW Post. Member of Cresson Post 238 American Legion. Former member of Johnstown Flood Museum Board. Served on the former Ebensburg Betterment Committee and also as a former business manager of the Ebensburg Center. A longtime member of the State Democratic Committee, he was a longtime supporter of Congressman John P. Murtha. A World War II Army veteran, the recipient of two Purple Hearts and one Bronze Star. A graduate of Cambria-Rowe Business College, where he majored in accounting. He retired as a supervisor from the State Auditor General's Office. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Askew-Houser Funeral Homes Inc., Ebensburg, where a vigil prayer service will be held Friday evening. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Church, Monsignor Arnold L. Gaus, celebrant. Committal at Lloyd Cemetery, Ebensburg. Military graveside rites by local veterans organizations. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie's memory may be made to Hollidaysburg Veteran's Home "Members Fund," attention Judy, P.O. Box 319, Hollidaysburg, Pa. 16648.
This obituary was originally published in the Johnstown Tribune Democrat.
My brother Doug and myself wish to extend our sympathies to the Vizzini family. We both worked at the Flood Museum when it was getting off the ground in the early 70s, and remember Charlie and his support of that project. We also remember his friendliness whenever he came into the museum.
Blair Tarr
August 20, 2009 | Topeka, KS
Your husband, father and grandfather was a great man. I can remember when I lost my grandfather, Mr. Vizzini was there to comfort our family. Ebensburg will never be the same.
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve Gironda
August 14, 2009 | Ebensburg, PA
Our deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband and father. He will be sorely missed especially in the community!
God's peace be with you.
Leah and Jim Sergent Crichton
Leah Sergent Crichton
August 13, 2009 | Ebensburg, PA
My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to his wife and children
Keith Mangus
August 13, 2009 | Ford City, PA
There are few people in this world who are as passionate about their advocacies as Mr. Vizzini was. He was kind and caring man who lived each day trying to make things better for someone or some group. I admired his intensity and passion and commitment to accomplishing his goals. May he rest in peace and may his family find comfort in each other and in the Lord.
Connie Bearer
August 13, 2009 | Ebensburg, PA
To the Vizzini Family,
I want to express my deepest sympathy over Mr. Vizzini's death. I had know him through my father, father-in-law and husband.
Keep his memories alive and you will be OK.
Lori (Jones) Hagens
August 12, 2009 | Johnstown, PA
