Charles J. Dimatteo, loving and devoted husband of Anita Pollak Dimatteo, father to sons Charles Jr. of Massachusetts, and Robert of New Hampshire, died Sunday September 15, 2019 after a short illness. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Charlie was born and raised in Boston, Mass, one of nine children. He served in the Army-Air Corp from 1942-1946, flying 16 missions under fire over the China-Burma-India hump. He was seriously wounded during this time and was honorably discharged with several medals and honors.
Charlie returned home following the war and continued the family business, a successful produce market in Boston, which he operated until his retirement to Florida. Many charities benefited from Charlie’s generosity and he was a lifetime member of the DAV and the VFM.
In honor of Charlie’s 100th birthday, he was awarded the American flag flown over the capitol building on January 9, 2019.
Visitation and services for Charlie will be held at 11AM on Friday, September 20, 2019, at Kraeer Funeral Home and Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 200 W. Copans Rd, Pompano Beach. Burial will follow in the Veterans Garden of Honor Cemetery at Forest Lawn.
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