Official Obituary of
Charles "Charlie" DiSabatino Sr.
July 21, 1920 ~ March 10, 2019 (age 98) 98 Years Old
Charles DiSabatino Sr. Obituary
Charles (Charlie) DiSabatino Sr. died on March 10th, 2019 at the age of 98. He was known for his
devotion to his family, his good humor, his outrageous puns, and his exceptionally generous
nature.
Charles and his twin brother, Albert, were born in 1920 in Everett Massachusetts to Rose and
Liberato DiSabatino. At the age of 19, Charlie took his sister, Mary, to a dance in Revere where
he saw a beautiful woman in a grey dress across the room. He danced every dance with her
and took her class ring home at the end of the night, so that he had an excuse to visit her the
next day. Two years later Charlie married Flora Cirillo and they celebrated their 75th
anniversary last July.
A man of many interests, Charlie enjoyed boating and took his family on frequent outings on
Lake Winnipesaukee. He was an avid HAM and CB radio enthusiast and, along with his brother Frank, would receive communications from all over the world. Charles also enjoyed an active lifestyle and a Tuesday night would often find him out square dancing with his beloved wife. Charlie enjoyed a long career as the manager of a film processing lab which processed film clips for the 6 o’clock news and developed film for most of the college football teams in the area. Charlie photographed the Chelsea Fire and the blackout of 1968.
He had his own company called Boston Video for many years. He was forced to retire due to ill health, but he never lost his enjoyment of life, or his intense devotion to his family. He remained the focal point of family gatherings, even to an advanced old age. At such parties, he was known to eat very slowly, savouring each bite, and pausing between bites to enjoy the good company around him. A family famous cook, he taught his family the value of truly enjoying a meal. Following his retirement, Charles devoted his time to his family and friends. From trips to Disney with his grandchildren to joining a choir called the GrandPops, Charles lived every day to it’s fullest. He was always willing to help a family member or a friend in need and was unfailingly generous with his time. He will be remembered for his kindness, and gentle, loving spirit.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 75 years, Flora, his 2 sons, Charles DiSabatino Jr., MD and
his wife Nancy Olson, MD. of Hamden, CT, his son Michael of Everett, MA., his daughter,
Susan (DiSabatino) Fox and her husband Patrick of Granby, CT and his two grandchildren,
Kathleen and Brendan Fox, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. As a man
who touched many hearts, he will be greatly missed.
Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., EVERETT, Friday, March 15 at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in the St. Anthony Church Everett at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours will be Thursday, from 4 - 8 p.m. with complimentary valet parking. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
devotion to his family, his good humor, his outrageous puns, and his exceptionally generous
nature.
Charles and his twin brother, Albert, were born in 1920 in Everett Massachusetts to Rose and
Liberato DiSabatino. At the age of 19, Charlie took his sister, Mary, to a dance in Revere where
he saw a beautiful woman in a grey dress across the room. He danced every dance with her
and took her class ring home at the end of the night, so that he had an excuse to visit her the
next day. Two years later Charlie married Flora Cirillo and they celebrated their 75th
anniversary last July.
A man of many interests, Charlie enjoyed boating and took his family on frequent outings on
Lake Winnipesaukee. He was an avid HAM and CB radio enthusiast and, along with his brother Frank, would receive communications from all over the world. Charles also enjoyed an active lifestyle and a Tuesday night would often find him out square dancing with his beloved wife. Charlie enjoyed a long career as the manager of a film processing lab which processed film clips for the 6 o’clock news and developed film for most of the college football teams in the area. Charlie photographed the Chelsea Fire and the blackout of 1968.
He had his own company called Boston Video for many years. He was forced to retire due to ill health, but he never lost his enjoyment of life, or his intense devotion to his family. He remained the focal point of family gatherings, even to an advanced old age. At such parties, he was known to eat very slowly, savouring each bite, and pausing between bites to enjoy the good company around him. A family famous cook, he taught his family the value of truly enjoying a meal. Following his retirement, Charles devoted his time to his family and friends. From trips to Disney with his grandchildren to joining a choir called the GrandPops, Charles lived every day to it’s fullest. He was always willing to help a family member or a friend in need and was unfailingly generous with his time. He will be remembered for his kindness, and gentle, loving spirit.
Charlie is survived by his wife of 75 years, Flora, his 2 sons, Charles DiSabatino Jr., MD and
his wife Nancy Olson, MD. of Hamden, CT, his son Michael of Everett, MA., his daughter,
Susan (DiSabatino) Fox and her husband Patrick of Granby, CT and his two grandchildren,
Kathleen and Brendan Fox, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. As a man
who touched many hearts, he will be greatly missed.
Funeral from the Salvatore Rocco and Sons Funeral Home, 331 Main St., EVERETT, Friday, March 15 at 9 a.m. Funeral Mass in the St. Anthony Church Everett at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting Hours will be Thursday, from 4 - 8 p.m. with complimentary valet parking. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.
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