Charlene Carmen Derasmo

Left to cherish her memory is her husband Dominick, son Michael, sisters Lynn Mae Bellomy and her husband Frank from West Virginia, sister Nancy Willets of Connecticut, brother James Apanavich and wife Carol of Connecticut, and sister Mary Guirguis and husband Nabil of Florida, father and mother-in-law Dominick, Sr and Eileen Derasmo of Watertown, CT, brother-in-law Michael Derasmo and wife Lisa of Watertown, CT, sister-in-law Kristin Perugini and husband Anthony of Wolcott, CT, and brothers-in-law John Derasmo and Stephen Derasmo both of Waterbury, CT, along with 8 nieces, and 6 nephews and 9 grandnieces and 4 grandnephews.

Charlene took great joy providing support to the mentally challenged until her retirement. Her favorite pastime was spending time with family and friends just enjoying their company. She was extremely proud of her son, Michael, who after graduating with a Master’s degree found work as a football coach in Massachusetts following his dream. While she had favorites, she was fond of declaring that any beach was her happy place.

Charlene and her family would like to thank the many staff personnel of Central Florida Regional Hospital, Fresenius Kidney Care of both Altamonte Springs and Sanford, and Davita Dialysis of Orange City who took phenomenal care of her during her sickness.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested in Charlene’s honor to the American Diabetes Association.