Charles J. Falugo Jr.

Charles J. Falugo, Jr. (known as Junior in Bristol and Jay to nearly everyone else) was born on January 10, 1928 and died August 2, 2024. He was married to Rose (Jamiel) Falugo for 68 years before her death in 2022. He was also predeceased by his sisters Louise Casemira and Alice Falugo, and his son Buddy, who died in 2006. He is survived by four children: Charles J. III (and wife Mandy), Jean Bellm, Mark Falugo and Jayne Falugo. Jay had nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and four great-great grandchildren. Jay was the favorite uncle for many nieces and nephews.

Jay graduated from Cheshire Academy in Connecticut. His years there gave him a treasure trove of amusing stories, but he also was recognized as the New England Track Champion. He ran the 440 yard race and was the relay team anchor. During his teen years, Jay often chauffeured local chiefs of police to their annual conventions.

Jay served proudly in the US Army from 1950-1952. He was drafted October 6, 1950. After boot camp, he returned to Bristol to marry Rose on March 25, 1951. He was sent to Korea, where he ran the motor pool and rose rapidly in rank to Sergeant First Class. Jay's job description included delivering supplies to the front lines and bringing back casualties. While in Korea, Jay unofficially adopted a Korean boy and found a job for the boy's mother on the base. He and the other men in his unit converted bombed-out schools into orphanages. Jay used his connections to procure the tools and supplies necessary for the reconstruction. https://koreanwarlegacy.org/detailed-search/?#&action=filter_advanced_search&advancedkeyword=Charles%20Falugo&prisonerofwar=0&medalofhonor=0&libraryofcongress=0&pagenum=1&sort=ASC

He returned to Bristol after Korea and started a family. He continued to work for Falugo Furniture in Bristol, RI while running a 120-acre farm in Bristol.

In 1970, Jay and Rose purchased a building in Attleboro, MA, and took over McManus Movers. Some of his favorite stories were about being with his children , seeing the country. Jay used his trucking experience to search out the best prices for a mattress, and the moving company morphed into The Bedding Center, a mattress and bedroom furniture store that is still thriving.

Jay attended and donated to St. Jude’s Hospital fundraisers for many years, continuing a practice started by his father.

Jay was a great listener and story-teller. He loved meeting new people. Everyone's day was better if they spent time with Jay.

There will be a celebration of Jay's life on August 14th from 12:30-2:30. It will be held at the Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum located at 4000 West Perimeter Road in Fort Lauderdale. Another celebration will be held in Attleboro; date and time have not yet been determined