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2019
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Charles Falcone Obituary
Born April 3, 1925, in Pittston, he was the son of the late Carmelo and Calogera (Carrie) Zanta Falcone.
In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his sisters, Eleanor Falcone and Tina Falcone Viola; brothers, Samuel, Raymond, Leonard and Angelo; sister-in-law, Yolanda; brother-in-law, Michael Viola and wife, Rosalie Viola.
Charles is survived by his wife, Irene Swartz Falcone and his children, Carrie Brogna and husband, William, Jupiter Fla.; Eleanor Aquilina and husband, Charles, Jupiter, Fla.; Charles Jr. and wife, Sarah, Dallas. He is also survived by his grandchildren, William Brogna Jr., Jupiter, Fal.; Maria Brogna, West Palm Beach, Fla.; Dominic Aquilina and wife, Elizabeth, Charlotte, N.C.; Jessie Aquilina and husband Mark Leyden, Winter Springs, Fla.; Mitch Aquilina and fiancée, Kayla Curran, Jacksonville, Fla.; Lena Falcone, Sophia Falcone, Dallas. He is also survived by his brother, Carmen and his wife, Eva Mae; and sisters-in-law, Sandra Falcone, Beverly Falcone, Barbara Falcone; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Before retiring, he, along with his brothers, owned and operated Falcone Beverage Co., Pittston.
For many years he enjoyed spending summers at his home in Dallas, and winters at his residence in Juno Beach, Fla. Charles and Irene would have celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on June 28.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Therese's Church, Pioneer Avenue, Shavertown, with the Rev. James Paisley officiating. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the church the morning of the service. Interment will follow in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Carverton. Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Adonizio Funeral Home, 251 William St., Pittston.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Charles's name to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital.
To leave a condolence, visit Charles's obituary at www.adoniziofuneralhome.com.
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Nick and Barbara Volpetti
June 16, 2019
Dear Carrie & family,
Nick and I are so sorry for your loss. May all the wonderful memories you have, fill your hearts with joy in the weeks to come.
Nick and Barbara Volpetti
June 16, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
michael bucci
June 12, 2019
My prayers and that of my family goes out to the Falcone family We are very sorry for your loss
justine borino
June 12, 2019
Falcone Family,Thinking of you with the loss of Charles;a long time friend here in Pittston.Memory Eternal Charles!!! Jim Borino
Carmen Saporito
June 12, 2019
My condolences go out to his wife and family . Charlie was a good man , may he rest in peace.
Dick pepe
June 12, 2019
MY deepest sympathy to you Irene and your family, I will always remember Charlie and the good times at your house.
Dick Pepe
June 12, 2019
my deepest sympathy to you Irene and your family, I will always remember Charlie and good times at your house
Joseph & Deborah Sellitto
June 12, 2019
Carrie and Family. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Your Father was a leader in the business community of Wyoming Valley.
May he Rest In Peace
LENNY VELLA
June 11, 2019
WILL MISS A GOOD FRIEND
LENNY VELLA
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