Birth date: Apr 17, 1927 Death date: May 8, 2023
The life and spirit of Celestino (Charlie) LoSchiavo went to be with his Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, on the 8th day of May 2023. On Easter Sunday, April 17, 1927, he was born to Antonio and Veneranda LoSchiavo. He was one of f Read Obituary
I first met Chuck in 1965 when our agencies (Weather Service and Coast and Geodetic Survey) merged. My office was moving from 18th Street in D.C. to a new building at the Washington Science Center in Rockville, MD. Chuck worked for the logistical office that was coordinating the move and I was the “spotter” for our move. Chuck was there to ensure everything was going smoothly. I learned a lot about Chuck that day…his attention to detail and commitment to getting the job done right! Little did I know that he was in a carpool with the future Mrs. Bill Freed (Gwen Fulcher) who I had yet to meet. Chuck had a big heart and became a good friend and co-worker as we worked in the same organization. He was a dedicated federal employee and his morals and attention to detail stood out above many others in the same profession. Gwen and I grew close to Chuck and Rose (Chuck’s loving wife) and his family over the years. I learned that Chuck was a real handyman when it came to construction type jobs and could wield a hammer or paint a wall better than many I knew. Chuck volunteered to help me finish off my basement in my first home where we built a beautiful rec room together. I learned so much working with Chuck…the simple way to drive a nail or hang sheet rock or paint a room. Several years later, he again helped me build a playroom for my kids when we moved to our next house. While we visited them a couple of times after they moved to Thurmont, MD., we didn’t see them as much as we wanted because of our own health issues. However, we stayed in touch with hour-long phone calls on a regular basis and with birthday and anniversary cards over the years. Chuck loved his family and as the family grew in numbers, he could tell me everyone’s name, where they lived and worked, how old they were, their birth date, their year of school…anything about them really without skipping a beat! I would definitely call Chuck a great friend and he will be missed greatly by all of us. But I'm sure he is in Heaven, playing his violin for the good Lord and Angels. Rest in peace Chuck! You’ve earned it!
I met Chuck when I joined his carpool in June 1964 for my first job in the Commerce Dept. I was the only carpool girl with three grown family men who always looked-out for me at age 18 yrs. We grew to know each other’s families over my 55 yr. Marriage. He lifted me up when my future husband was Army bound and left for Basic training. He was always light-hearted and full of jokes. He & Rose were there for my marriage to Bill, each of my babies’ births, our construction in each of our homes. Chuck was at a baby shower for me at the office and full of jokes & laughter in looking around at all the gifts and saying: “It’s a good thing babies only come in two colors, pink & blue!!” He & Rose were there during the tragic funeral of my parents’ deaths, and my daughter-in-law’s tragic funeral. We were visitors to their homes and frequent telephone buddies even to now. We will miss Chuck as a huge, continuously growing part of our lives. God bless his beautiful Family & Rose. It was an honor and pleasure knowing Chuck for 56 years and we will miss him so very much.
I met Uncle Charlie and Aunt Rose when their nephew, Tom, brought me from Oregon to Maryland to meet the family after we were married 21 years ago. I fell in love with them both as they treated me like their very own, like I was always a member of the family. Tom and I will miss the Christmas letters, the occasional chat on the phone, yet what a comfort to know he is home. So grateful Tom will be able to see the family and see him off at the funeral. Blessings and prayers to the family.
