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Charles Q. Lafferty Sr.
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CHARLES Q. SR.
In Venice, FL; on Tues., March 14, 2006, formerly of Crafton and Greentree; beloved husband of 53 years to Elizabeth Jane (Malarky) Lafferty; loving father of Charles Jr. (Claire), Joseph (Leslie) and Michael (Angie DiGregorio) Lafferty; grandfather of Beth, Julie and Kyle Lafferty; son of the late Joseph and Margaret Lafferty; brother of Elizabeth McGregor and the late Margaret Laurent. Chuck was a WWII highly decorated Navy pilot with 93 flying missions from aircraft carriers in the Pacific. Also was employed by Gulf Oil for over 40 years. He came to Venice in 1982 from Houston TX where he retired as Director from Export Traffic and Purchasing Dept. He was a member of the D.A.V. #101, American Legion and the V.F.W. in FL. Friends received Saturday 2-4 and 7-9. Sunday 12 noon until 1 pm at which time the service will be held in the chapel at the SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC. 165 Noble Ave., Crafton. Interment private. A celebration of Life service will be held in Venice, FL at a later date. The family suggests Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones choice.
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Kate Lyker
March 19, 2006
Aunt Jane I'm really sorry to hear about Uncle Chuck. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sorry I couldn't be there. I love you.
John Malarky
March 19, 2006
Aunt Jane
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. Uncle Chuck was a great guy.
John & Judy
Cynthia Hegna
March 17, 2006
My sympathy to you and your family
Denise Cantalupo
March 17, 2006
So sorry for your loss, with sympathy.
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Lenore Jeans
March 17, 2006
Mrs. Lafferty, C.Q., Joe, and Mike:
So sorry for your loss. Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Bob and Lenore Jeans
Denise LoForte
March 17, 2006
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dad.
Betty Mamola
March 17, 2006
Mr. Lafferty,our sympathy is to your loss.
Jack & Carol Malarky
March 17, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to Aunt Jane and the Lafferty family. We will always treasure our visit with Chuck and Jane in Venice Feb. 2006.We had a wonderful lunch reminiscing about the family.
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