Celestino LoSchiavo's Obituary
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 five children growing up in Washington, D.C.
After graduating from Eastern High School, he joined the U.S. Army in August of 1945, serving with the 61st Infantry Regiment and was stationed in Hamburg, Germany. He was honorably discharged in January 1947, with the rank of Corporal and receiving the World War ll Victory Medal.
He met Rose Mary Fiordimondo at a church youth group in Mullica Hill, NJ, and after a few years of correspondence and getting together they were married on January 27, 1951, at that same church where they first met. Charlie, went to work with the U.S. Department of Commerce with the Weather Bureau, until his retirement from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on September 4, 1982. Charlie and Rose together raised four children, Charles (Chuck), Diane, Donald and Mark. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. And what a family. Twelve grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. And he loved them all, big, big. Charlie has played the violin since he was 12 years old. He played in the church orchestra and would also play together with some of his grandchildren and friends.
Some of his favorite hymns were ‘Do You Know My Jesus?’, ‘In The Garden’, ‘How Great Thou Art’ and ‘Just A Closer Walk With Thee’, to mention a few.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary, of 72 years; children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Sarah and Rose.
Celestino made an impression on all he met, and he will be greatly missed by many. His love for his family and friends was a true reflection of God's love for us.
Memorial contributions in honor of Celestino LoSchiavo may be made to the Alzheimer's and Dementia Association.
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