Charles Albert Lombardo

57, of Burbank, California, died August 14, 2011 at home.

He was born October 28, 1953 in Buffalo, New York the son of late Salvatore and Donna Lombardo. He was the second of four siblings. He was married from 1982 - 1987 to Susan Fabrizio.

He served in the U.S. Army as a food services specialist in the 1970's. After his discharge, he attended Kansas State University and graduated from University at Buffalo. Upon graduation, he moved to Los Angeles, California where he pursed a career in finanace with corporations such as First Interstate Bank and General Electric. He was the Vice President of New Accounts for Boston Private Bank at the time of his death. In addition to finance, Mr.Lombardo served as a member of the Bob Hope Airport Authority since 1998 and was appointed President in 2003. He also served as Vice Chair of the Leadership Commissioners Committee for the Airports Council International.

He is survived by his two sons, Salvatore and Anthony as well as a sister and two brothers, Donna (Paul) Budniewski, Mark (Robin) Lombardo and Mike (Sandy) Lombardo of Buffalo, New York.

He was also a life long fan of the Buffalo Bills, having made trips to all four of their Super Bowl appearances in the 1990's.

Arrangements under the direction of Valley Funeral Home, Burbank, CA.