Oswald "Ozzie" Chiarella

Our condolences to the Chiarella family on the loss of "Ozzie". Please know he was a friend to literally hundreds of people who lived and passed thru Edgewater for over 5 generations. I first met him at "Gene's Barber Shop" on River Road next to Jerry's & Joe's Restaurant now "Roberto's". He was a legend in Edgewater, friend to everyone he met and always showed he cared by remembering every detail of every conversation he had with you. He was always up-to-the-minute current on happenings in town, and was outstandingly accurate in predicting the outcome of Edgewater events and elections. He also showed his appreciation by skillfully wrapping a bottle of cheer in a brown paper bag and placing it in a predesignated spot next to the front door for your retreival upon leaving.
You were a special person, my friend Ozzie, and will always be held in the memories of the children, adults and grandparents of Edgewater. Ozzie would go out of his way to attend the funerals of anyone in Edgewater and/or relatives of customers. He treasured the people of Edgewater as much as they appreciated him. He calmed hysterical kids with the promise of a loli-pop and police and military customers with an"all ready for inspection" closing comment. Haircuts were often put on hold as he greeted passers-by thru the front window, waving those scissors at them and saying hello. Ozzie knew everyone, and they knew him!
God Bless you, my friend..and rest in Peace knowing that you helped to make Edgewater the place it was, and it's people will never forget you as part of it's legacy.

John Pickel (5 generations)