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CHARLES GENNAULA Obituary
CHARLES PAUL
Age 73, of Pleasant Hills, passed away on Sunday November 7, 2010. Beloved husband of Shirley M.; loving father of Charles (Heather), Kevin (Celeste) Gennaula and Pamela (Keith) Day; caring grandfather of Emily, Allie, Meghan, Paige, Shannon and Lauren; son of the late Charles and Mary Gennaula; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Charles was a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Practice, founding member of Jefferson Regional Medical Center Staff, member of Southside Hospital Staff and Mercy Hospital Staff. He was also a longtime Family Practice Physician serving the Pleasant Hills area for 43 years and the Team Physician for Thomas Jefferson High School Football Team. Charles served during Vietnam with the United States Airforce, was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Medicine, and a longtime supporter of the University. Visitation will be on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME INC., 301 Curry Hollow Rd., Pleasant Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Thomas a` Becket Catholic Church. Interment at Jefferson Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Thomas a` Becket Building Fund, 509 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025 and the National Veterans Service Fund, VFW 406, West 34th Street, Suite 718, Kansas City MO 64111.
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Don O'Malley Jr. MD
December 10, 2010
Gennaula's, My deepest sympathies to the family. Since moving away I have missed seeing him in the halls of Jefferson. I only hope they have someone in heaven who can read his writing. He will be missed and is in my thoughts and prayers
Howard Tanning, MD
November 27, 2010
Please accept my deepest sympathy to your family. I was saddened to learn of your recent loss.
November 18, 2010
Dear Shirley and Family, My deepest sympathy to you. Chuck got me through many dark times. He was a truly caring and wonderful family doctor. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Audrey Thomas
Jim Brooks
November 14, 2010
It's been a few years since Chuck and I traded jokes and humorous stories at Jefferson Hospital. He was a fine physician and a kind person. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Jim Brooks M.D.
Stuart,Fl.
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Chuck and Carol Correll
November 13, 2010
We just heard of your loss and are so very sorry. Your beloved husband, father and grandfather was always so kind and caring to us. He was truly the best doctor and will be greatly missed. Our thought and prayers are with you. Chuck, Carol and Family
November 12, 2010
Pam,
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Jack spoke very highly of him. He will be missed by all.
Chuck and Elvera Barcelona
November 12, 2010
Pam,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Dr. Gennaula was a caring doctor and friend to our family. He will be missed.
Willa Grier
November 12, 2010
Dr. Gennaula was a kind and caring physician who will truly be missed. Our deepest sympathy to his family. It was an honor to have known and worked with him........Dr. Dawson & Paula Lim
Rachel Soffa Zilcosky and Family
November 11, 2010
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to the whole Gennaula family. Dr. Gennaula was a wonderful neighbor, friend, father, and caregiver. He was a very big part of my growing up and I will always remember his caring nature and smile as a part of my fond memories. He was always there when we needed him, especially during my grandmother's illness and my mom's illness. I can't watch a Steeler or Pitt football game without thinking of him and his "trips outside" when the team made a mistake:) I will truly miss him.
Bill & Kathy Laboon
November 10, 2010
Mrs Genaula - So sorry to hear of Dr Gennaula's passing. He was a big part of my family's (including my Mom, Dad) lives for so long. He was a great doctor!
Norm Sellaro
November 10, 2010
What a wonderful doctor and a great friend. It was a pleasure teaching his children and then his grandchildren...I have many fond memories of them and the TJ band. We will never experience a more caring doctor. We will miss him everyday. Shirley, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Norm and Debbie Sellaro
Michael Gerber, M.D.
November 10, 2010
My cadaver partner in medical school anatomy class - I'll always remember "Charley Charleroi." Definitely one of the good guys!
Vince and Sarah Likar
November 9, 2010
Out deepest sympathy to the Gennaula Family.
Chuch was a wonderful doctor and a great neighbor and friend. We lived next door for 6 years, but our friendship remained for the many years that have passed since then. He was a wonderful man.
Vince and Sarah Likar, Vince Jr., Laura, Claire, and Benjamin
Susan Kukulka
November 9, 2010
My condolences to Dr. G's family. He was a caring, compassionate man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
November 9, 2010
Dear Shirley and family,
Although it has been many years since we lived in Pleasant Hills we have such nice memories of The Gennaula Family.
Sitting with you and watching Chuckie and Mike play baseball.
Our thoughts are with you ,your children and The Pleasant Hills Community which will miss "A Wonderful Doctor and Friend."
Fondly,
Doris Bird Borg, Palm Beach, Fl.
Mike Bird, New York
Cathy Bird Sikora, Lansdale, Pa.
Greta Parker
November 9, 2010
I will always remember the fond memories of growing up next door to Dr. Gennaula. He was a wonderful generous loving father and friend to anyone who entered his door step. He was especially special to me as I thought of him often as a second father figure in my life. I will miss him dearly... he will never be forgotten in the Soffa girl's lives... I am so sorry for your loss Mrs. Gennuala, Chuckie, Kevin and Pammy too... Love to all, Greta Soffa Parker and family...
November 9, 2010
Our sympathy goes out to all of you. We think of you often and how helpful he was to me when my Mother died at home. Also the good times we had at Football parents at TJ.. He is in a better place and no more pain and suffering. Will let Gayle and Pam know. Gerry and Jim Klein, now in Georgia
Deacon Richard Moser
November 9, 2010
I will always remember the concern Dr. Gennaula showed for all he came in contact with. He was a wonderful father to his three children. He will be in my prayers as will be his entire family.
Jen and Rick Tony
November 9, 2010
Dr. G was a thoughful and generous man who had a full life. Hail to Pitt and Dr. Gennaula!
Marci Buckiso
November 9, 2010
To the entire Gennaula family, we are so very sorry and are thinking about all of you at this difficult time. He had such a caring nature and helped so many people. He will be greatly missed.
November 9, 2010
I am so sorry for the loss you have suffered. My deepest sympathy to all of you. I knew Chuck at South Side where I was in Nursing school with Shirley.
Donna Morgans Dalgard
Megan (May)Mitchell
November 9, 2010
My heart goes out to your family during this very difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Remember going for Dr visits as a little girl and how kind he was I always got a red lollipop!
November 9, 2010
A kind a caring physician who took care of my mom for many years and whom she had great faith in. Our sympathies to your family. The Russo Family
November 9, 2010
A kind and caring physician who took care of our mother and whom she had much faith in. Our Condolences. The Russo Family.
November 9, 2010
My deepest sympathy to the Gennaula family on your loss of Charles, a medical school classmate with a very kind heart.
Anne Little Wedemeyer, MD, JD
CandaceSvetz Karen Truax
November 9, 2010
Dear Family,
My deepest sympathy to all. I thought he was a wonderful man. He has been sorely missed and in my thoughts and prayers.
Safia Khan
November 9, 2010
We are thinking of and praying for your family.
Barbara Magnotti
November 9, 2010
Gennaula's, Our deepest sympathies to all of you. What a wonderful husband, Dad, Grandpa and Friend. He will be truely missed.
Barb, Bill, Josh and Jake Magnotti
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