Charles Vincent Falzone

Charles "Charlie" Vincent Falzone passed away on September 19, 2014 in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born February 20, 1920 in Newark, New Jersey, Charlie was one of 10 children. His parents, Josephine and Vincent Falzone arrived separately to Ellis Island from Sicily, Italy in 1905 and 1906.

In his early years, Charles pursued a career in baseball, playing with the Newark Rovers. Ultimately, he joined the US Army and served in as a Warrant Officer/M-SGT. Specializing in the Medical Department, Charlie was one of the first trained to use an EEG machine.

While in the Army, Charlie met the love of his life, Catherine Brogan Falzone and they married in 1951. They had three children, Joseph, Vincent, and Mark. They shared many memorable experiences together that Charlie highlighted in his memories "So Proudly We Served". Catherine passed away in 1998.

Charlie was an outstanding chef and avid sports fan. He was active in his local American Legion, VFW and Elks. Charlie was a poignant story teller, poet, and author.

Charlie is survived by his sons, Joseph (Kathy), Sebastian; Vincent (Barbara), Pembroke Pines; Mark (Suzie), Keystone Heights. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held at Fred Hunter's Hollywood Funeral Home, 6301 Taft Street, Hollywood, FL 33024, on Friday, Sept. 26th from 7-9 PM with a Funeral Mass on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at 10:00 AM at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Miramar, FL. Entombment with Military Honors will take place at Hollywood Memorial Gardens.

~~ CATHY - "OVER AGAIN" ~~

Somehow the world just fell apart,

the day you went away.

What used to be a Happy Town,

that happiness didn't stay.

The Park, the lights, the trees I see,

don't seem the same as before,

They all seem to have disappeared,

seems there's only me anymore.

If wishes and dreams could build a path,

to where God gave you dome,

I'd be on my way right now - my love,

and carry you back home.

Next time, when it's time to go,

maybe God will treat us better,

He'll say to us, "you two hold hands,"

then take us both together.

We knew someday, one of us would go,

and say to the other, "Goodbye,"

That one would go to Heaven,

and the other left to cry.

When they closed the door behind you,

I said, "I won't be long,"

I thought I heard you whisper,

"Stay here, my love, be strong."

I've said a million prayers and wishes,

they're driving me insane.

I know we'll meet just like before,

and start all over again .....

~ Charles