Charlotte M. Vescio

Charlotte M. Vescio

Charlotte Vescio Obituary

Published by Star Tribune from Feb. 8 to Feb. 10, 2009.
Vescio, Charlotte M. Charlotte passed away February 6, 2009 at the age of 90. Charlotte was born in Alice, ND to Johnenia and Herman Sprecker on July 30, 1918. Her family then moved to Minneapolis where she graduated from Vocational High School. Charlotte and her husband Frank were married November 23, 1940. Over 50 years ago, with her husband Frank and Frank's mother Teresa, she helped create and establish Vescio's Italian Restaurant in Dinkytown near the University of Minnesota campus. Charlotte was instrumental in the expansion of Vescio's to St. Louis Park in 1983 and loved making Vescio's "egg rolls" at the Minnesota State Fair stand. She was an incredible ambassador for her restaurants! Charlotte is preceded in death by her dear husband Frank T. Vescio, parents, and sisters Alice Sprecker and Kathryn (Gagnon). She is survived by sons, Frank (Eileen), Fred (Nancy), and Ron (Shirley); grandchildren, Tony (Tricia) Vescio, Susan (Mike) Mittelstaedt, Fred F. (Robin) Vescio, Jon Vescio, Tiffany Vescio, and Todd Vescio; great-grandchildren, Frank and Tanner Vescio, Mike, Braedon and Morgan Mittelstaedt, and Talia Evangeline Vescio. Charlotte is also survived by her brother, Fred (Faye) Sprecker; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bette and Bob Geiger, Fern and Dick Vescio; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Memorial Celebration Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel, 2901 Johnson St. NE, Mpls, MN 55418. Visitation will be at 10 AM followed by Memorial Service at 11 AM with lunch to follow. Memorials suggested to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Minnesota or Courage Center of Minnesota. Charlotte was dearly loved and will be missed by many! Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel 612-781-6828
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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March 3, 2009

Lisa (Gregory) Pruna posted to the memorial.

February 22, 2009

Frank and Barbara Johnson posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2009

Kimberly Swenson posted to the memorial.

Lisa (Gregory) Pruna

March 3, 2009

To all of the families,

Sorry to hear of your loss. She will be greatly missed. I'm glad that I had the opportunity to meet some of you all years ago with my mom (Mary Gregory) and brothers. I enjoyed our visit there in MN. Loved staying at Charlotte's house. She made us feel welcomed. I enjoyed looking at many of her shoe collections. Never met anyone else who had as many shoes like she had. I'm sure my grandma and Charlotte are having a blast together now!

Frank and Barbara Johnson

February 22, 2009

To all of Charlotte's Family: We were so sorry to hear of your loss - Charlotte was such a special "Lady". She was always pleasant and had a good word for everyone. At times like these we are sad to be so far away. When we are back in Minnesota we will try to get in touch with you. Take good care of each other - you are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Kimberly Swenson

February 13, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Terri Vescio

February 12, 2009

Frankie, Eileen, Freddy, Nancy, Ronning, Shirley, Tony, Trish, Susie, Mike, Freddy, Nancy, Freddie, Robin, Jonathan, Tiffany and Todd,

I am so very sad to be saying goodbye to Aunt Charlotte, despite knowing she is in a better place. all my love and warm wishes are with each of you.
Love,
Terri

Mary Gregory

February 12, 2009

Frankie, Freddie and Ronnie (that's from our childhood days),

remember W. 55th St.? Especially your mom dressing up as a ghost on Halloween and scaring all us kids? I'm sure you'll be sharing lots of memories in the days ahead. She made some good ones for you and is very proud of all of you and your families. She'll certainly be missed. I hope she's living it up big time with your dad and my mom and dad.

Love you all,
Cousin Mary

Ron Siron

February 11, 2009

Dear Vescio Family,

We adored your mama! She was such a wonderful woman full of life and love. Her spirit and memory will remain in our hearts and lives. Sonny thought the world of her and I'm sure they are having a fine party in heaven.
Much Love,
carrie and ron
Sonny's Ice Cream/Crema Cafe

Danny Gregory

February 11, 2009

Dear Cousins;
I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Charlotte. She was such a special lady to everyone. We had some fun times. I wish we were all closer. While its sad that we dont have our mom's or grandmas with us now, I know 2 sisters who im sure are very happy to be reunited, and keeping an eye on us all. Love you guys.

Dave and Becky Jones

February 11, 2009

Fred, Nancy and family,
Our condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

John Helland

February 11, 2009

Dear Fred and the Vescio Family,
Our deep condolences on the loss of your mother. I remember meeting her at the resturant and how special a person she was.
I'm sure you will always have fond and loving memories.
Sincerely,
John and Linda Helland

Mark Falconer

February 11, 2009

Vescio family, condolences from our family to yours. I remember the grocery store in Ne Mpls. as a kid and also when Frank and Charlotte opened the resturant in Dinkytown. First meal there was in the kitchen and was a real treat. Sorry for your loss, but keep up the great tradition of your folks!!

Diana Evans

February 11, 2009

To the Entire Vescio Family,

I want to express my deepest sympathies to you in this time of loss. I was honored and privileged to have known Charlotte throughout most of my life, having met Susan in the 1st grade, and always remember her as a strong independent women. May your memories of her comfort you in this time of grief and know that you have another angel watching over you!

Jeanne Burns

February 11, 2009

Your families are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Our weekly "night out" for many years, some with our children (now grown with famiies of their own), some not, were primarily at Vescio's in Dinkytown and have very fond memories of Charlotte greeting us and always making us feel so welcome! The Vescio Family is an honored one with Charlotte as such a blessing.

Mike and Michele Jacobs

February 11, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Kathy (Brehmer) Henderson

February 10, 2009

Char was a wonderful woman...one of my very favorite clients of my Mom's hair salon Step N Style. When I was in the Navy and stationed in Hawaii, Char and Frank came to visit me and took me out to dinner. We went to the Pearl City Tavern(they had live monkeys in a cage behind the bar) in Pearl City Hi. It was always very special to me, that she took the time to look me up and spend some time with me. She was a class act, and I'm honored to have known her.

Denny & Sheila Lesterson

February 10, 2009

Frank & Eileen: Our condolences to you on the passing of Charlotte. She was a nice lady and had a good life in Nordeast. When I would visit with her at lunch or dinner table she seemed to really enjoy talking about our Tuesday night bowling. Current events weren't important but she sure perked up about the bowling. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Wentland

February 10, 2009

Dear Cousin Fred, Frank and Ronnie

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Aunt Charlotte was a wonderful, kind hearted person. One thing I will always remember is, She always made you feel welcome and loved. Now I see her dancing with Uncle Frank and visiting with my mom and dad. She is looking down on you all and how proud she is ....

Love Dave, Barby, Jordyn and Taylor Wentland ,Conny and Savanah Vescio

Robbie

February 9, 2009

Charlotte was a beautiful woman, very caring and loved her family dearly. She so enjoyed all the people that dined at the restaurants, as well as the Minnesota Fair. I will remember her kindness, as well as her family always. My thoughts are with the entire Vescio family.

Florence Villella family

February 9, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May the love she has for her family comfort you as you grieve.

Kari Badali

February 9, 2009

Charlotte will be greatly missed. She was a blessing to all who knew her. I send my wishes to the entire family.

Kathleen Ballot

February 9, 2009

Frank, Eileen and family. So sorry to read about Charlotte's passing. What a beautiful lady. I would see her at Rosedale, looking beautiful and we would have such nice visits. The family restuarant is so special to us and we all appreciate the wonderful friendship our families have shared. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy

Jim Rosenbaum

February 9, 2009

Frankie, Freddy, Ronnie,
Both your parents were very dear to my family and to me. I greatly respected your Mom. She was a wonderful lady. Please know that all of us care and that our dearest thoughts are with you.
Jim Rosenbaum

Susan Mittelstaedt

February 9, 2009

Thank you to all of you for your thoughts and prayers at this time. My grandmother was such a very kind and strong person. She was welcoming to all whom she met. She had such a deep love for her family and was especially proud of her three boys. They did a wonderful job over the years caring and loving her. We will all miss her.

Tom Vescio

February 9, 2009

Frank,Fred and Ron;
Your mom was a beautiful and wonderful lady, with a hart of gold. She was a great mom too, she raised three of the best men I've ever known. We know she's in a better place now, but it's still hard to say Goodbye.
We Love you Guys, Cousin Tom, Barb & Family

Rene Caponigro(Richard)

February 9, 2009

To all the Vescio family, I worked back in the early 1980's at the fair and have never forgotten all the great people I worked with there in your direct and extended family.
I still remember that last anniversary we celebrated for my grandparents and that was a large multi-course meal at the restaurant. The name Vescio's brings back a lot of wonderful memories, thank you all for that.

My sympathies on your loss.

Hannah

February 9, 2009

Blessed is she who falls asleep in the Lord. Sincere condolences to the family and to everyone who knew and loved Charlotte. May her memory be eternal!

Gary Way

February 9, 2009

Vescio's:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bil and Kathy Kozlak

February 9, 2009

Charlotte, Frank and all in te Vescio family were most credible participants in our industtry...our toughts and prayers are with you all as you celebrate her life.

Monti and Shirley Gesino

February 8, 2009

The Vescio Family;
My sincere condolences to all, I had the pleasure of working with this wonderful lady when I did some repairs on her home. I believe she is in a happier place, but I know that does not make the pain less. I take comfort in knowing I will be with my loved ones again in that better place. I pray that you do too.

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