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Charles Caniglia Obituary
Charles Gaetano Caniglia was born on August 26, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska to Cirino and Minnie (Evanoff) Caniglia. He was a 1968 graduate of South High School in Omaha. He married Carol Elizabeth Okey on August 6, 1973 in Covina, California.
He was a Marine and a Vietnam veteran who received a Purple Heart.
He enjoyed camping, fishing, and playing cards, and teaching the grandkids to shoot BB guns. He will be best remembered for his smile, sense of humor, his ability to "fix" things, to lend a helping hand, and was a wonderful conversationalist.
He is survived by his loving wife, Carol of Colorado Springs, his daughter, Christine (husband, Jeff Suarez) Caniglia-Suarez of Monument, Colorado and his son Jeff Caniglia of Colorado Springs. He is also survived by his mother, Minnie Caniglia, of Omaha, two brothers, Tony and Michael (wife, Mary) of Omaha, and his sister, Rosemarie (husband, Mitchell) Spellman of Phoenix, Arizona.
He has four wonderful grandchildren: Parker, Noah, Ethan, and Brianne.
A Visitation will be held from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, September 29, at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 30, 2013 at the Shrine of Remembrance "America the Beautiful" Chapel. Please dress casually or wear jeans. Cremation is planned.
Memorials in his name may be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation at www.Colorado.Wish.org.
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6 Entries
October 7, 2013
Louise, Chuck, Judi, and I are cousins that were born one month apart. We remember each other as we each have our birthdays. It won't be the same without Chuck, but we will still think of him each year and keep the memories in our hearts.. Praying for the family. Nancy Caniglia Fiene
Christine Caniglia
September 28, 2013
R.I.P. Uncle Chuck. You will be missed dearly. ? you.
Mary Leonard-Harrison
September 28, 2013
Our prayers are with you all, may you find peace in your hearts. God Bless
Casey Steele
September 28, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Cathy Caniglia/Leonard
September 28, 2013
Especially for the Family .May the memories held deep within your heart help soothe your spirit at this difficult time.Your all in my thought`s and prayers With Love Cathy
Nap and Liz Suarez
September 28, 2013
Rest in Peace, Chuck. We will miss you very much and are blessed to have known you. Thank you for your brave service to our Country. God bless you! Love, Liz and Nap
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