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Charles Bitar Obituary
Mr. Bitar was born in Patterson, N.J., on Oct. 21, 1926, to Samuel Bitar and Rose (Hashim) Bitar.
He served honorably in the Air Force. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a meat manager by Scott's Corner Market in Pound Ridge, N.Y., for more than 30 years.
Mr. Bitar was a communicant of St. Andrew's Catholic Church where he was a cantor and member of the choir. He was a former member of St. Matthew's Catholic Church and choir of Norwalk, Conn., a member of Kennebec Valley Model Aviators and Father John Anderson Council Knights of Columbus.
He was an avid woodworker and craftsman.
Mr. Bitar was predeceased by two brothers, Mitchell and Edward Bitar, and a sister, Victoria Marnell.
Surviving are his wife, Julie (Cossuto) Bitar of Augusta; three sons, Gary Bitar and his wife, Georgianna, of Bucksport, Michael Bitar of Augusta and Samuel Bitar of Mahopac, N.Y.; one daughter, Diane Szabo and her husband, David, of Winslow; one sister, Arlene Allen of Florida; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Shawn, Justin and Rebecca; three great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Katherine and Charles; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visiting hours are 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, at Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta, where members of Father John Anderson Council Knights of Columbus are asked to meet at 7 p.m. to offer a prayer service. A memorial Mass will be offered 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 30, at St. Andrew's Catholic Church, Augusta.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Andrew's Church, c/o Pastoral Center, P.O. Box 555, Augusta, ME 04332.
Arrangements are by Plummer Funeral Home, 16 Pleasant St., Augusta. Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home Web site at http://www.plummerfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Bitar
Millie Klein
November 2, 2006
Dear Aunt Julie:
I think I'm still in shock over the news. I think of you so often and your big adjustment in life moving to Maine. I'm so sorry to hear of this horrific tragedy. I have only fond memories of Charlie (always smiling and telling his jokes). Even after all the years of being at your nursery school, he used to stop in the travel agency sometimes just to chat.
I miss both of you and wish godspeed for your recovery from the accident. With deepest sympathy,
Millie and John Klein
Carla Kilmer
October 30, 2006
To the Bitar family,
My husband and I enjoyed watching you fly your radio controlled planes in our backyard. Your warm smile will truly be missed.
With much sympathy to your entire family for this great loss.
Warmly, Dale and Carla Kilmer (your neighbors)
April Bryant
October 30, 2006
Aunt Julie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My first memory of Uncle Charlie is from when we first met - 31 years ago when I started at your playschool. How special to then have the both of you at my wedding 10 years ago. We have all now gained a special angel to keep watch over us. Please accept my deepest sympathies. I am praying for you and your family.
Love, April (George) Bryant
Cathi Taylor
October 30, 2006
To the family of Charlie Bitar,
I met your dad (and mom) through St. Matthews Church in Norwalk, Connecticut. We were shocked to hear of his tragic death, as well as the others with him and your mom's injuries. What a nice man he was! God bless you all. You are in our prayers.
With much sympathy,
Matt and Cathi Taylor
Janice Tennant
October 29, 2006
Dear Julie and Family,
On behalf of the Park Ministries at Lake Region Village, Haines City, Florida, I am sending you our condolences. We extend our sincerest sympathy. We loved Vicki very much. She was active in our music groups Choraliers, Village choir, and Park Ministries Vesper Services. We will miss her. We are praying for you and your family as well as the Marnell family. May God give you comfort. Janice Tennant
MARION CARTER
October 27, 2006
DEAREST JULIE:
MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ON THE GREAT LOSS OF CHARLIE. WE SHARED THE SAME BIRTHDAY OF OCT 21. I WAS IN TOTAL SHOCK WHEN I READ THE EMAIL FROM YOUR SON. WORDS CANNOT EXPRESS MY FEELINGS FOR YOUR LOSS. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. I WILL CALL AFTER ALL IS OVER.
LOVE AND PRAYERS.
MARION A. CARTER
Shelly Forcier
October 27, 2006
Julie & Family,
My deepest sympathy for all of you on your loss. After all, I consider you my CT/ME parents and love you so much! I have a picture in my head of Charlie up in heaven right now telling God all his jokes! :) Wish I could be up there with you right now but my arm is still in a sling and I wouldn't be able to drive left handed all the way up to ME, remember I'm blonde too so that is already a driving handicap!!! I know Charlie is laughing on that!
I love you and am praying for you and your family.
Your CT daughter,
Shelly
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