Charles J. "John" Christman Sr.

CHRISTMAN, Charles J. Sr. "John" 59, of Seminole, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 at Hospice House Woodside in Pinellas Park, after a courageous battle with liver cancer. He was born Oct. 25, 1949 in Pensacola, FL, son of Laurence M. and Carolyn T. Christman. He was preceded in death by his father, Laurence M. Christman, and his brother William P. Christman. John is survived by his loving wife Adele; daughter and son-in-law Michelle and Brian Rouzer; son John Christman Jr; stepdaughter Nicole Cassato; grandchildren Haley and Aiden Rouzer whom he adored; mother Carolyn T. (Christman) Del Vecchio; brother and sister-in-law Laurence and Pokhui Christman; brother and sister-in-law Jim and Janice Christman; sister and brother in-law Candace and Michael Clark; and his beloved dog Mandy. John was a lifelong resident of Florida. He graduated from Seminole High, attended Toccoa Falls Bible Institute, and graduated from USF. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from GTE/Verizon after 30 years of service as a local manager, after which he worked as a contract road inspector for Verizon. Many of his co-workers became cherished friends. He loved to fish with his buddy Ron Morris, play golf, and entertain family and friends. John will be remembered by all as a witty, humorous, hardworking, loving, kindhearted, caring man that cherished and lived life to its fullest. A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Monday, March 2, 2009 at Oakhurst United Methodist Church located at 13400 Park Blvd N, Seminole, FL 33776. Donations may be made to Hospice House Woodside, Pinellas Park, FL or Relay for Life, at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/nicolecassato.