WASHINGTON – He was described as the "evil genius" of the Nixon administration, and spent the better part of a year in prison for a Watergate-related conviction. His proclamations following his release that he was a new man, redeemed by his religious faith, were met with more than skepticism by those angered at the abuses he had perpetrated as one of Nixon’s hatchet men.
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Charles N. Fossarelli, 100, died Monday April 23, 2012 at Hannah Duston Healthcare Center. He was born in Haverhill October 17, 1911 , son of Domenic and Margurita (Cara) Fossarelli. He served in the U.S.Army during World War II. He was a member of the former St. Rita’s Parish, and a life long member of the Garibaldi Club. He was retired from the local shoe industry, and at one time served as an officer with the United Shoe Workers of America. He was the husband of the late Pauline (Bove) Fossarelli He is survived by a nephew Louis Fossarelli of Salisbury. Two nieces Jennifer Fossarelli and Jaclyn Cormier both of Haverhill, and several great nieces and nephews.
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Charles M. Ellis, 64, of Hudson, NH died Tues., April 24th at Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, NH. Charles was born in Keene, NH, the son of the late Justine (Johnson) and David Ellis. He graduated from Salem High School in 1969 and the Boston Architectural Center.
Charles was a CAD Designer with Western Electric in North Andover. He was a member of the Rising Sun Masonic Lodge in Nashua, the Scottish Rite Bodies of Nashua and the Bektash Shriners in Concord, NH
Survived by:
His sister Pamella Taylor of Salem, NH
His brother Benjamin Ellis of Hudson, NH
Several Nieces and Nephews
Calling hours will be Sunday, April 29th from 3-6PM at Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. The Funeral Service will be Monday at 10AM at the Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions in Charles’ memory may be made to: Bektash Shriners Children’s Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104.
To send a message of condolence to the family, please visit the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com.
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OTIS Michael C. “PaPa” In West Roxbury, April 27, 2012. Beloved husband of the late Lois (Patenaude). Devoted father of Deanna Pender, Donna MacLeod, Charles Otis, Deborah Curran, William Otis, Denise White. Also survived by 18 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Late employee Boston Globe and U.S. Navy Veteran. Complete notice Sunday.
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U.S. Navy veteran, truck driver SAUGUS Mr. Charles Flickinger Jr., 83 years, died on Wednesday, May 2 at Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers. He was the husband of the late Antonia M. (Marrone) Flickinger.
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CLINTON – Charles A. Merrill Sr., 87, of Clinton, died at his daughter’s home in Leominster Friday, May 4, 2012.
He was born in Clinton, son of Elsie (McKeown) and Edmund B. Merrill, and lived there most of his life.
He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church. He attended Clinton public schools and was a Clinton call firefighter for 28 years. Mr.
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Charles A. Zimmer
Devoted Husband , Father and Grandfather
TEWKSBURY: Charles A. Zimmer, age 89, a resident of Tewksbury for 59 years, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, May 11, 2012, with his family by his side.
He was the beloved husband of Eileen M. (Trojak) Zimmer, with whom he celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on April 28, 2012.
Born in Boston on September 2, 1922, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Maud (Cahill) Zimmer.
Charlie was raised in East Boston, attended East Boston schools and graduated from East Boston High School.
Following high school, he served during World War II in the U.S. Navy. Charlie was awarded the rank of Shipfitter Second Class and several decorations including the World War II Victory Medal and the American Area Medal.
He resided in South Boston and Melrose until moving to Tewksbury in 1953.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 35 years, as a Welder by the Boston Naval Shipyard. Following retirement, he worked as a Driver for the former Blanchard Bus Company of Tewksbury (Tewksbury Transit).
Mr. Zimmer enjoyed dining out with his wife on Saturday night for his favorite baked scallop dinner, attending dances held at the Tewksbury Senior Center, putting around his yard and tinkering in his workshop, and in earlier years, he and his wife enjoyed roller skating.
Charlie was a former member of the Tewksbury Lions Club.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ralph C. Zimmer and his wife Gloria of Tewksbury and Paul A. Zimmer and his wife Gwen of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Sarah and Charles Zimmer both of Tewksbury.
Calling hours will be Monday, May 14, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Prayers will be offered on Tuesday, May 15, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Tewksbury Food Pantry, 999 Whipple Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876.
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Longtime state highway maintenance foreman ROCKLAND Ernest “Ernie” Charles Felice, age 61, of Rockland, formerly of Lynn, passed away Thursday May 10, 2012 following a lengthy illness. Born and raised in Lynn, he was the son of the late Ernest and Winifred Felice.
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SHREVEPORT, La. – USMC retired Master Gunnery Sgt. Charles Fleury, 51, was called by our Lord to his greatest duty station May 8, 2012, to guard heaven’s gate.
He was born July 28, 1960, to Horace and Janet Fleury in Northampton, Mass.
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Charles E. McCarthy, 79, husband of the late Evelyn M. (Goulart) McCarthy of Gloucester, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 15, 2012, at the Beverly Hospital.
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Sandown, N.H. — Charles H. Irish, 82, formerly of Salem, MA, died Saturday May 26th, 2012, at Veterans Memorial Hospice Unit in Manchester, NH, after a long illness. Born & raised in Salem, he was the son of William and Alma Irish.
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FLANAGAN, Charles J., Winthrop Fire Chief (Ret.) at the age of 86, a WWII, U.S. Navy veteran, died peacefully on June 5, 2012. Beloved husband of 64 years, to Marilyn (Floyd) Flanagan. Devoted father of three sons, Chief Paul Flanagan and his wife Susan of Winthrop, Capt. Charles Flanagan and his wife Trisha of Winthrop, Robert Flanagan and his wife Linda of Summit, N.J., and four grandchildren: Andrew Flanagan of Newburyport, and Julie, Jeff and Paul Flanagan of Summit, N.J. Dear brother of the late Helen Gilbert, Lillian Kennedy and Ruth Sores. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP, on Sat, June 9, at 9am. A Funeral Mass will be said in St. John the Evangelist Church 320 Winthrop St. Winthrop, at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be in Winthrop Cemetery, Cross St. Section. Visiting hours are Fri. only, 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Winthrop Fire Department Building Improvement Fund, care of Chief, Winthrop Fire Department, 40 Pauline St., Winthrop, MA 02152. Chief Flanagan was inducted into the Winthrop Athletic Hall of Fame for his athletic contributions on the Winthrop High School baseball, basketball and football teams. He was a member of the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts and the International Association of Fire Chiefs. He was a member of the Winthrop Fire Dept. for 44 years until his retirement in 1990. His four-decade career was marked by some of the most spectacular disasters in the town’s history, from an airliner crash to devastating storms, a prison riot and dozens of major fires and lifesaving rescues. His legacy will continue on in the town on Christmas Eve, with the traditional visit from Santa Claus riding on the top of a Winthrop fire engine through every neighborhood in town. The Santa visits began modestly, with Santa wearing a borrowed suit. Townspeople were so happy with the first Christmas Eve visit that then-Captain Flanagan led an effort to raise money to buy a high quality Santa suit and three reindeer. Other firefighters built the original sleigh, and Chief Flanagan mapped out the route. He played the role of Santa for five years, turning the part over to other firefighters as the years passed. Continuing the tradition, Capt. Chuck Flanagan has been Santa Clause for the past 20 years, riding behind the same three reindeer that were purchased back in the 1950s. For guestbook and directions, go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.
View Full Information → Charles J. FLANAGAN 6/5/2012 Winthrop, MA
Charles R. “Charlie” Upton, a lifelong resident of Charlestown, passed into eternal life on Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at Winchester Hospital in Winchester following an extended illness. He was 71 years old.
Charlie was born in Boston on December 25, 1940, one of 10 children of the late Joseph A. Upton and Emily (Herring) Upton. Charlie grew up in Charlestown where he attended the Boston Public School system. He enlisted into the United States Army on November 19, 1963 and served his country proudly and honorably during the Vietnam Conflict. He was discharged on November 18, 1965 with the rank of Private First Class. Charlie began his career as a barber over 55 years ago and was owner of Charles Robert Haircutter in Somerville for over 40 years and then moved his business to Thompson Square in Charlestown as Charles Robert Haircutter II for the last 15 years.
Charlie is the devoted and loving brother of Melvin Upton and his wife Sissy of Charlestown, Emily Lorino and her husband Anthony of Stoneham, Maureen Doherty of Hampton, New Hampshire, Herbert Upton and his wife Carol of Malden, Blanche Pappas-Demling of Bridgeton, Maine, John Upton and his wife Virginia of Derry, New Hampshire, Ruth Capraro and her husband Richard of Medford and the late Joseph J. Upton and Margaret Fitzpatrick. He is also the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Charlie’s Funeral on Saturday, June 16, 2012 at 9 a.m. from The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by his Funeral Mass in St. Mary’s Church, 55 Warren St. Charlestown at 10 a.m. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery in Malden. Visiting hours will be on Friday, June 15, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. in the funeral home.
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Charles Szostak, 95, of Windham, N.H., formerly of Methuen, died June 14, 2012 at Lawrence General Hospital after a brief period of declining health. He would have turned 96 on June 18.
Born in Danvers, Mass., he was a son of the late Anna (Shaleka) and Mikel Szostak. The family moved to Methuen when he was a young boy, and he grew up in the Five Corners neighborhood. He graduated from the former Edward F. Searles High School in 1933. A versatile athlete, he starred in football, baseball and track and also played basketball. He earned four varsity letters in a year, and his record as a sprinter stood for several decades. After high school he continued to excel for the Brownies and Tower Hill Clippers, local semi-pro football and baseball clubs. Area sportswriters dubbed him “The Blond Flash” because of his speed. He was also a standout duckpin bowler. He was inducted into the Methuen High School Athletic Hall of Fame in 1985. His eight children were athletes, and Kathy and Nancy are also in the Methuen High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
Charlie was an avid fisherman and gardener and a Red Sox and Patriots fan. During World War II he was a Navy aviation radioman. He worked for 25 years at the former U.S. Bobbin & Shuttle Company in Lawrence and for more than 25 years as a missile inspector at Raytheon in Andover. He was a co-owner of The Cove, a private beach on Forest Lake in Methuen, for several post-war years.
He is survived by five sons, Robert and his wife Dyanna of Windham, with whom he lived for about 15 years; Paul and his wife Christine of Chester, N.H., with whom he lived for several years; Michael and his wife Anne of Bristol, R.I.; Kenneth of Lawrence, and Charles and his partner Geoffrey Oshima of Concord, Calif., and by two daughters, Jane Walsh and her husband Edmund of Northborough, Mass., and Nancy Wright and her husband John of Westboro, Mass. and many nieces and nephews. His daughter Kathy died of cancer in 1993.
He is also survived by his former wife Peggy Szostak and 10 grandchildren: twins Stephen and Dylan and John, Ryan, Amanda, Kaleigh, Matthew, Patrick, Brooke and Katherine.
He was pre-deceased by his sisters Jenny Szostak and Julia Driscoll Coffeen and his brother Stanley.
Visitation will be Monday from 9-11 o’clock with a brief service at 11:00 at the Kenneth H. Pollard Funeral Home, 233 Lawrence St., Methuen.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kathy Szostak Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Nancy Wright, 34 Robin Road, Westboro, Mass. 01581.
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Windham, NH — Charles Szostak, 95, of Windham, N.H., formerly of Methuen, died June 14, 2012 at Lawrence General Hospital after a brief period of declining health. He would have turned 96 on June 18.
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Danvers — Charles Leonard Toomey, 84, peacefully passed away on June 19, 2012, in his home. He was the husband of Anne (Clasby) Toomey, with whom he shared 26 years of marriage.
Born in Danvers on February 12, 1928, he was the son of the late John and Margaret (Hayden) Toomey. He was raised and educated in Danvers and graduated from Holten High School in 1946. Charles went on to Northeastern University where he earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. He had been employed as an electrical engineer for Raytheon for many years in the Missile Division. Charles had nine U.S. Patents and two Trade Secrets. He also taught electronics at the Northern Essex Community College in Andover for many years. Charles also enjoyed spending much of his time in the garden.
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