Charles SILENZI

SILENZI, Charles “Charlie” - passed away peacefully, with his loving family by his side, at the Welland Hospital on Tuesday, July 15, 2008 in his 65th year. Beloved husband of Carla Silenzi (nee Francescutti) for 44 years. Loving father of Michael and his wife Darlene and Mark and his wife Judy. Cherished grandfather of Courtney, Dawson, Blake and Jordan. Dear brother of John and his wife Angie. Predeceased by his parents John and Eleonore Silenzi and sister Ann Fazzari. He will be lovingly remembered by his many nieces, nephews and everyone in the Francescutti family. Charles operated Silenzi Variety, which was started by his grandparents for many years until his retirement when he became a crossing guard for children. He will be remembered as a man who loved his family and was an avid Leaf and Yankee's fan. His passions also included watch collecting and garage sales. The family will receive their friends at J.J. Patterson & Sons Funeral Residence 19 Young Street, Welland on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where a Vigil will be held at 8 o'clock. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Sts. Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church on Friday morning at 11 o'clock. Private Rite of Committal at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Welland Hospital Foundation Cancer Treatment Centre or Sts. Peter and Paul Church Building Fund. on line memories and condolences at www.jjpatterson.ca As a memorial tribute, a tree will be planted in Memory Woods. A tree grows - memories live 11167048