Charles Carmine Fusco, CMSgt, (retired) age 83, of Easthampton, MA , entered into eternal life on Sunday October 11, 2015 following a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
He was born in Everett, MA on July 27,1932 and was the son of the late Mario and Carmella (Gianantonio) Fusco. He was educated in the Everett Public Schools and was a graduate of Everett High School with the class of 1950. Shortly, after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Air Force beginning a forty year career from 1952- 1992. A veteran of the Cuban Missile Crisis, Korean War, Vietnam War and The Persian Gulf War.
Charles was married on August 24,1958 in Somerville, MA at Saint Clements Church to Virginia Vincenza (Russo) and they celebrated forty one years of marriage until her death on January 18, 1999. An amazing man with a true zest of life and living every moment to its fullest, he enjoyed traveling, cooking, and catching up on westerns and Fox news. His most favorite past-time was food of any kind and got excited at the thought of a new recipe. His memory is a true blessing to his family and friends and he will be sorely missed.
He leaves his three devoted and loving daughters; Linda Shaw and her husband William of Easthampton, Lisa Fusco and her husband Kevin Lennon of Nashville , TN, Lori Seaver and her husband Jay of Westhampton, four adored grandchildren; Nicholas, Ashley, Danica, Charles and one special great granddaughter; Selena. Besides his wife Virginia, he was predeceased by his five siblings; a brother, Carmine and four sisters; Lena, Nelda, Grace and Gilda. His beloved Boxer, Cassius predeceased him by only twenty four hours.
Funeral Services with full military honors will be rendered for Chief Master Sergeant Charles C. Fusco on Saturday October 17, 2015 from the Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Homes, 331 Main Street, Everett, MA at 9:15am with a liturgy of Christian Burial at 10am at Saint Anthony Church 38 Oakes Street, Everett, MA with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery 302 Elm Street, Everett, MA. Visiting hours will be held on Friday October 16th at Salvatore Rocco & Sons Funeral Home from 3-7pm. Complimentary valet parking Friday at Main Street entrance.
Donations are requested to Saint Jude's Childrens Research, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN. 38105
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