Charlie Joseph Dichero

Charlie Joseph Dichero, 82, joined God on June 30, 2012 after a long battle with cancer. Born May 2, 1930 in Houston, Texas, Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Rose Dichero; and brothers, Joseph and Samuel Dichero. Charlie is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and James Teinert; and brother and sister-in-law, Frankie and Naomi Dichero; and sister-in-law, Lena Dichero. He was much loved by his many nieces, great-nieces, nephews, and great-nephews. Charlie served in the military and retired as a machinist after 42 years. Thanks to the Houston Cancer Center, Memorial City Hospital, and VITAS Hospice.

The family will receive friends on Monday, July 2, 2012 from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. in the Hunters Creek Chapel of Earthman Funeral Directors, 8303 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77024, with a Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 3, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 6622 Haskell Street, Houston, Texas 77007. Interment will follow in the Garden of Gethsemani in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale Blvd., Houston, Texas 77023

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to: St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1505 Kane Street, Houston, Texas 77007, or The American Cancer Society, 6301 Richmond Avenue, Houston, Texas 77057.