Chuck Vizine

Chuck Vizine, passed away on Friday, June 13, at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Chuck was born in Jamestown, New York on October 1, 1930. He enlisted in the US Army in 1949 and proudly served his country in Yokahama, Japan in the role of a Medical Clerk, through 1951. Chuck was married to Betty McMasters in 1955, and they lived in Jamestown until 1985. While in Jamestown Chuck worked at Cresent Tool, and at Adanlock Jamestown for 24 years, where he was Vice President of Sales. You could always see Chuck in Jamestown Little Theater's musical productions, where he performed in shows such as Hello Dolly, Guys & Dolls, The Music Man, and Showboat. Chuck loved music, art, and dancing. He was a renowned dancer and he taught dancing privately as well as at Arthur Murray in Jamestown. He was a member of the Brooklyn Heights United Methodist Church for many years where he sang in the choir, as well as composed some of the music sung in the church. Chuck's talent for oil painting leaves many of his friends and family members with a canvas of lasting memories.
Chuck and his wife Betty relocated to Charlotte, North Carolina in 1985. Chuck worked in various positions in the Charlotte area, including Joseph A. Banks Clothing Store, and retired in 1996. During retirement he worked part time as an usher at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, where he was always seen with a smile on his face, humming a tune from a show, and dancing as he greeted patrons.
Chuck is survived by his wife Betty of Charlotte, NC; his son Gregory Vizine and granddaughter Carly Vizine also of Charlotte, NC; and his daughter Pamela Siekman and his son-in-law, Thomas Siekman of Washington DC. Chuck was the youngest of nine children, and he also leaves behind 4 sisters, and 1 brother - Rose Guarino, Angie Perry, and Frank Vizine of Jamestown, New York, Carm Cicatello of Buffalo, New York, and Mary Larson of Chesapeake Beach, Maryland. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Chuck will always be remembered for his positive outlook on life, his great smile, and his love for his family and friends. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, where a seat in the theater will be dedicated in Chuck's memory. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, Attn: Development Office, PO Box 37322, Charlotte, NC 28273.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 12 Noon Monday at the Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel with Reverend Henry Justice officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service the funeral home. The family will also receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 until 9:00 P.M. at Lind Funeral Home in Jamestown, New York. There will be a funeral service 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Brooklyn Heights United Methodist Church. Interment will follow in the Lake View Cemetery in Jamestown.
The family wishes to offer special thanks to Presbyterian Home Care Hospice, the Harris Hospice Unit at Presbyterian Hospital and Dr. Selwyn Spangenthal.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington, Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd. Charlotte, online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.