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Charles M. Grando

10 February, 1927 – 8 July, 2019
IN THE CARE OF

Imperial Memorial Gardens Funeral, Cremation & Cemetery

Charles M. Grando, age 92, passed away July 8, 2019.

Born in Walsenburg, Co., to Marco and Mary Grando, who preceded him in death. Also preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary; brother, John; sister, Mary Pearce; sisters and brothers-in-law, Minnie and Charles Langowski and Janet and Charles Scancarello; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jean and Oliver Cunico, Lawrence and Frances Cernoia, and Ralph Sacco.

Survived by daughters, Dianne Grando and Marlene Leatherwood; Sons, Mark (Grace) Grando and Charles (Tina) Grando; 11 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Vera and Denis Walters and Ann Sacco; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charles was a veteran of WWII, after which he was employed by CF&I for nearly 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and being outdoors. But his greatest joy was the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren, and the love they all shared.

Viewing is from 5:30-7:00 p.m., Friday, July 12, 2019 at Imperial Funeral Home. Rosary will be at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2019 followed by Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church.

The family would like to thank Dr. James Stjernholm and staff, and Frontier Home Health and Hospice for the medical care and support they provided for Charles.

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FAMILY

Charles is preceded in death by his parents; Marco and Mary Grando, wife, Mary; brother, John; sister, Mary Pearce; sisters and brothers-in-law, Minnie and Charles Langowski and Janet and Charles Scancarello; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jean and Oliver Cunico, Lawrence and Frances Cernoia, and Ralph Sacco. Survived by daughters, Dianne Grando and Marlene Leatherwood; Sons, Mark (Grace) Grando and Charles (Tina) Grando; 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Vera and Denis Walters and Ann Sacco; and numerous nieces and nephews.

PALLBEARERS

Justin Leatherwood

Niccolo Grando

Niles Hall

Maurio Grando

John Grando

Geno Langowski

Larry Cernoia

Bob Bertolino

Ed Serracino

Pat WaltersHonorary Pallbearer

John PearceHonorary Pallbearer

Bill BarrettHonorary Pallbearer

Michael CunicoHonorary Pallbearer

Greg EhlingerHonorary Pallbearer

Tim MarquartHonorary Pallbearer

Ezekiel KeelerHonorary Pallbearer

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