John F. Charboneau, 81, died January 2, 2019 with his wife Judith by his side.
John was born in New Haven, Connecticut, graduated from Hillhouse High and joined the United States Army at the age of 17. He moved quickly up the ranks and was one of the youngest soldiers to earn the rank of Sgm. He retired in 1988 and moved to Port St. Lucie, Florida with his wife Mary Ann and his three sons, David, Brian and Matthew.
He became the director of the drug program at Martin Correctional Facility and after retiring from there he then was "super-sub" at Lincoln Park Academy.
He is preceded in death by two of his three wives; Lorraine, mother of Debra and Mary Ann, mother of David, Brian and Matthew.
He leaves behind his devoted and loving wife, Judith, together for 25 years and his beloved dog penny.
He also leaves behind his sister, Jean and his cousin, Carol.
John has 6 grandchildren, in age order: Jessica Kwiatek, Dave Johnston, Lauren Slobod, Megan Perseghin who is serving in the United States Navy, Blake and Austin Charboneau and 8 great-grandchildren: Hayden, Tyler, and Kaylie Kwaitek, Brent Slobod, Ryder Austin, Liam Perseghin, Benjamin Slobod and Wyatt Perseghin. He also has two step-sons, Andrew and Noah Reilly (children of Judith).
He was active in his church, St. Bernadette, being a Eucharist Minister for the homebound, helping to collect school supplies for the Big Apple Ministry, and collecting food for the hungry through Project Mother Teresa.
John enjoyed all sports. But he loved the Red sox Baseball Team and had been a fan ever since he was a child. We all know in our hearts the Red Sox won this year's World Series just for John!
John enjoyed playing cards once a month with neighbors and friends, dining out once each month with his "dinner group" who are together for 25 years, and having breakfast with his best friend Bob, every Wednesday.
But most of all he loved his family, who will always feel that love. He was a beautiful, caring, generous, loving father, husband, brother, cousin and friend.
The most beautiful, loving celebration of John's life with so very many family and friends took place at St. Bernadette Catholic Church.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in John's name, please honor your favorite charity.
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