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Charles Gargiulo Obituary
Charles "Charlie" H. Gargiulo, 76, formerly of Chestnut Ridge, NY, died suddenly on Saturday, May 24, 2014 at Orange Regional Medical Center.
The son of the late Enrico and Elvira Pirillo Gargiulo, he was born on January 6, 1938 in the Bronx. Charlie married Concetta "Etta" Lasco on July 14, 1962 in the Bronx and they shared nearly 52 years of marriage together. He worked as a Junior High School Math Teacher, first for 8 years at P.S. 139 in Harlem and then at Pomona Junior High School for 30 years.
His family will remember Charlie as a loving husband, father and Pop-Pop who was devoted to his family. He had a great sense of humor and was a very spiritual man. He was a passionate teacher who loved his job. With all his endeavors, his family came first and foremost..
In addition to his beloved wife Etta; he is survived by his four children; Anthony of New Windsor, Joseph and his wife Amy of Greenwood Lake, Charles Gargiulo, Jr. of Corning, NY and Gina Marie Doherty and her husband Peter of Leominster, MA; one sister, Vera Ann Gargiulo of Scarsdale, NY; sister-in-law, Lorraine Gargiulo of Yonkers, NY., and 4 grandchildren, P.J., Gianna, Phillip and Mary Grace.
Visitation hours will be from 2- 4 & 6-8 pm on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 90 Euclid Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. Fr. Anthony Sorgie will celebrate the Mass. Burial will follow in the family plot in Ascension Cemetery, 650 Saddle River Rd, Airmont, NY 10952. Memorial contributions in Charles' name may be made to St. Stephen's St. Edward's School 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick, NY 10990. www.applebee-mcphillips.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Gargiulo
Sharon Baker
June 24, 2014
Dear Gargiulo Family,
I have fond memories of a warm, friendly and fun loving
colleague. The last time I saw Charlie was in an Adult Ed.
Italian class. I remember loads of laughs. My heart goes out
to his family and friends. Sharon Baker
Daniel Cohen
June 5, 2014
We just heard the news and all of us at Liberty Subaru are very saddened to hear about his passing. All our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.....He was a great person and a terrific customer for many years and he will be missed by everyone here.....
Carmen Waitszies
June 4, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the family. He will be truly missed.
Scott Kodak
May 29, 2014
Charlie was a sweet man, a gentleman. Charlie was fun to chat with as his laugh would highlight his sense of humor. No words will help the Gargiulo Family grieve through this time of sadness & loss. For Charlie's wife, Etta as well as Charlie's children, in laws and grandchildren may God Shine his Light on You all and Lay his Grace in Your Path of getting through this difficult time. May God Bless you all.
Esther Krutchick
May 28, 2014
I had the pleasure of working with Charlie at Pomona. What I always will remember is his Charlie Chaplin outfit and his sense of humor. He always brought a smile to my face. Charlie will be missed. May the love of friends and family carry you through this ordeal. -
joan kaye
May 27, 2014
I was very saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. We worked together in Pomona for over 20 years. He was a great teacher and a really nice man
May 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of your father's passing, Gina. You and all of your family are in our prayers! Jack & Josephine Walsh
Phyllis Orazio Kearsing
May 27, 2014
I am sad to hear of Charlie's passing. He was a wonderful teacher and a terrific loving friend for over 40 years. I will miss him and his funny e-mails. My love and prayers to his family.
Ronnie McMahon
May 26, 2014
Our family is saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. No words can ever express the sadness and loss, but keep hold of your memories. It was such a shock. He was such a great person. Thoughts are with you Connie and family.
John Flannery
May 26, 2014
So sorry to hear about Mr. Gargiulo. He was a wonderful teacher and very nice man.
May 26, 2014
RIP Mr. Gargiulo. He was a great person and teacher !
Harold Glassberg
May 26, 2014
Wonderful memories of Mr. Gargulio. I was a student of his at Pomona in 1972.
Harold J Glassberg
May 26, 2014
You have my heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beloved husband. As a teacher, you can be confident that your husband will always be cherished by his students. May it bring you peace to know that God has loving concern for bereaved ones. He will help your family through this most difficult time. (Psalm 146:5, 9)
Deacon Tom & Nancy Colton
May 26, 2014
Dear Etta and family,
We are so sorry to learn of Charlie's passing. We have such fond memories of Charlie at St. Boniface Church for so many years. We'll remember him and you in our prayers. God bless you!
JOSEPH & JOAN COLLETTI
May 25, 2014
DEAR CONNIE AND fAMILY: WE WERE SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF A WONDERFUL HUSBAND AND FATHER. WE HAVE LOST A VERY DEAR FRIEND. LOVE JOAN AND JOE COLLETTI
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