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Charles Zammit Obituary

ZAMMIT - Charles of Ronkonkoma, NY on April 4, 2020 peacefully at 101 years of age. Loving husband of Jessie for 73 years. Devoted father of 3, grandfather of 3, great grandfather of 4. He was born in Malta. During WWII he met the love of his life Jessie Mackay. "Wee Jessie" at 21 came to the US from Glasgow, Scotland on the Queen Elizabeth to marry her G.I. Sweetheart in 1947. They remained in Astoria, NY where they began their family of 3. Charlie lived a very full life. After risking his life on the beaches of Normandy, he became a skilled electrical mechanic at Con Edison until becoming one of the most respected District Operators of his time. In his spare time he enjoyed watching sports, fishing occasionally while at the Bungalow, taking "40 winks", and of course his Scotch on the Rocks. What Charlie loved most though was to make the people around him smile and laugh. Charlie was one of a kind. A man who was admired, loved and cherished by all those who had the chance to know him. He will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts. Charles will be laid to rest amongst some of our countries finest; at Calverton National Cemetery.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 7, 2020.

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Jodi Zammit

April 1, 2021

Happy Heavenly Birthday Pop you are missed so very much by so many. You will be gone from us 1 year on Easter Sunday. It has been a rough year. Wrap your wings around mum, let her know you are still with her and give her strength.

Janet, Ralph Amanda and Rebecca

April 27, 2020

Dear Jesse and family. Where do we begin? I would have never thought that such a wonderful couple (Charlie taught my mother to ice skate when they were younger)would be living a few blocks away from me. Charlie was the most loving caring man that walked the face of this earth. His family was everything to him and I loved knocking on the door sometimes to go visit. We loved talking to him about Malta and comparing stories of our beautiful country! My daughter Rebecca did a book report on Malta in school and we used a photo on Ronkonkoma Beach and there was Charlie and 100 Maltese having a picnic! (1929, I think) We have lost such a wonderful soul but I know an angel is watching over us. I was honored to be with him on his 100th birthday and what memories we will have forever. God bless Jesse and the entire Zammit family.

Kaitlyn Vella

April 10, 2020

Charlie, you will be very missed. I'll miss visiting you and you telling all your stories and jokes to make us laugh. I am very grateful that I was able to know you for so many years. We love and miss you Rest In Peace Charlie. Love Kaitlyn, Victor, and Nathaniel

Kathy Vella

April 10, 2020

We will miss you and your wonderful stories and seeing you always smiling and making us laugh. Rest In Peace Charlie
Love Kathy, Steve and family

Sareena, Jonathan and Graham

April 9, 2020

Poppie...what do we say?!?. We are so glad we had all these years with you. Thank you for welcoming us into your family with open arms. We will miss you tremendously. You may not have been our grandpa by blood but you were by love. Don't worry we will all make sure Nanie is ok. We love you. Until we meet again...

Peter Brincat

April 9, 2020

A very dear cousin who was such a gentle person. Loved and respected by all who knew him. Rest in peace Charlie. God bless you

Nicholas

April 9, 2020

Poppy your were a fascinating man. I loved all the stories you have shared with me over the years. Rest easy. Till we meet again

Jodi Zammit

April 7, 2020

I was blessed to be able to call him my Pop. You took me under your wing and treated me as your own as well as my family. You are loved so much and will be missed tremendously.
Graham will miss his Poppie and his jokes more than ever. We will all take care of Mum. Fly High With the Angels! I Love You and will miss you very much. Until I see you again....

Anne Neeson

April 7, 2020

So glad I had the opportunity to finally meet you in the flesh last year Charlie.....I wont go on and on..... Ill just haud ma wheesht ...... sending my love to you and the rest of the family Jessie......❤❤❤

Jessica

April 7, 2020

I loved Charlie. He was one of a kind. always made me & my husband Vic Mendolia feel very special. He will be missed. God Bless You Charlie. Rest In Peace. With Love. Jessie Mendolia

Lonnie Mendolia

April 7, 2020

RIP Charlie. We will all miss you very much.

Love, Lonnie, Jean, Eliana and Lyla

Danielle Motta

April 7, 2020

I love you and will miss you forever Poppie. I have so many fond memories of you I will cherish forever. One of my favorites is the slow dance we shared at Katherines confirmation party. You always made me laugh and welcomed me in with open arms.

Ken Neeson

April 7, 2020

I was proud to call Charlie uncle he was someone to be proud of. Love to auntie Jessie, Clare, John and the rest of the family at this difficult time.

Donna Burke

April 7, 2020

RIP Pop Zammit

Donna Burke

April 7, 2020

Pop you were a wonderful man who will be missed by so many. RIP.
Nanie we will be with you in our hearts and prayers.
We will be with the rest of the family as soon as possible.
Love Donna & Keith Burke

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