Charles N. Corio

Charles (Ignazio) N. "Nudgio" Corio, 77, died peacefully under the loving and compassionate care at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY, after a courageous battle with cancer. Charles was born March 22, 1932 to Italian immigrant parents, Giuseppe and Maria (Pitrone) Corio. He was the youngest of twelve children and the last remaining son of the Corio children.Charles leaves behind his wife of fifty-three years, Rose Marie (DeSantis) Corio; a daughter Mary (fiancé Bob Cook) Corio; a son, Joseph and daughter-in-law, Gina (Gonzalez) Corio, both of Niagara Falls, NY; five loving grandchildren by age, Edward J. Grudzinski, Jr., Charles A., Maria T. and Joseph A. Corio. He was predeceased by his baby sister, Annie Corio; sisters, Sarah (late Peter) Inzana, Minnie (late Paul) Gamrat (late Tony) Poyle, Annie (late Andrew) Valrosa; brothers, Jack (late Betty), Frank (Goldie of Cambria, PA) Anthony (late Anita) and Louis (Kitty) Corio. He leaves three surviving sisters Mary (late John) Collins of Cartersville, GA, Agnes (late George) Konitsky of Cambria, PA and Katie (Joseph) Gerlesky of Olanta, PA; several nieces, nephews, cousins, many special friends; and his loving pets, Blackie and Bubbles. Charles was born in the lustrous green hills of Spangler, PA and grew up in the adjoining town of Barnesboro, PA. He left his home at the young age of sixteen to serve in the U.S. Army from December 8, 1952 until his honorable discharge on December 7, 1954. His service brought him to Niagara Falls, NY, where he met and married his wife on May 5, 1956. He was a member of the American Legion in Belmont, NY. Charles retired from Keyser Cadillac in Williamsville, NY, where he was employed as an auto body repairman. His favorite 'holiday' would go down in history of being 'opening day of deer season,' for which he spent most of the year preparing. He was passionate and devoted to the great outdoors, hunting and fishing, and spent many happy hours at his hunting cabin in Angelica, NY. He enjoyed teaching younger generations how to hunt and fish and his love for living each day to the fullest, inspired all who came to know him. Charles was also a member of the American Legion in Belmont, NY. Charles will be undeniably remembered for being outspoken, sharp witted, gregarious, enthusiastic, alluring and often referred to as the "life of the party." He will be fondly regarded for his generosity, his reliability, dependability and availability to consistently be the first on the scene to help a friend in need. A man with beautiful eyes and an endearing spirit, Charles will be dearly missed by a multitude of friends and family. He enjoyed fixing things, tinkering with small engines to rehabilitate lawn mowers and snow blowers and restoring damaged vehicles. He loved the outdoors and spent many memorable hours at his hunting cabin and unforgettable times with friends and family. In keeping with Italian traditions, every year Charles harvested an abundance of tomatoes, swiss chard, basilica, garlic, onions, cucumbers and zucchinis. Many family members still enjoy the last batch of home-made wine and make our toast to celebrate the life of Charles Corio. Friends may call on Thursday from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 PM at the M.J. COLUCCI and SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY, where funeral services will begin on Friday, May 8th at 9:30 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Vincent DePaul Parish at St. Leo's Church, 2748 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY. Interment with Military Honors will be held in North Ridge Cemetery, Cambria, NY. Visit www.mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for on-line guest register.