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Charles Giarrusso Obituary

GIARRUSSO Charles Giarrusso departed from this life after a long illness on June 19, 2009, at the age of 85. He was a resident of Diamondhead, MS and a native of New Orleans. He was the beloved husband of Joan Wise, son of the late Charles Giarrusso and Irene Klein, father of Armond and Chris Giarrusso, and grandfather of Taylor Giarrusso. He is also survived by his brother Edward Giarrusso. Mr. Giarrusso was born September 22, 1923. He was retired from CSXT Railroad since 1984. He was also a World War II Veteran in the United States Army Air Corps. Burial will be Friday, June 26, 2009 at 11:00a.m. at the Biloxi National Cemetery. The RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, is in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Jun. 25, 2009.

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June 30, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

T. Mikami and the Lousiana Karate Association

June 30, 2009

Dear Armand and Chris,
Our sincere condoleances on your great loss. Our thughts and prayers are with you.
Maria, Michael and Christine Hrabec

Lou Bravo

June 26, 2009

Joan, Betty and I will pray that God gives you the strength to overcome the loss of Charlie.We will miss seeing you

take your walks in the morning. May God bless you.

Betty and Lou.

Mike Cochrane

June 25, 2009

Chris an Armond I am so sorry for the lost of your dad.

Dana DuBois

June 25, 2009

Dear Joan,
I am so sorry about all of this, but I am glad he is at peace now. You both have meant so much to me and my family through the years. You have both been very good to us and really have felt like part of our family as well. I loved Mr. Charlie and I love you dearly. I am here if you need anything.
We love you.
Dana, Allen and Laura DuBois

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