Charles "Charlie" J. Giarrizzo age 87, passed away March 6, 2020. He was born in Niagara Falls, NY son of the late Joseph and Rosina (Saia) Giarrizzo. Charles was the widower of Mary Giarrizzo who predeceased him in 2001. He attended local schools, graduated from Niagara Falls High School in 1950. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran having served his country during the Korean War as a Medic until his honorable discharge.

Charlie was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Italian American War Veterans. He enjoyed traveling and dining out with his family, or simply cruising the roads of WNY. He was an avid movie buff, watching classic movies from Hollywood's Golden Era. He also enjoyed a competitive game of euchre or watching the Boston Red Sox play. In his later years you could find him holding court with his coffee crew at Tim Horton's or the Marketside Restaurant. But most of all he was devoted husband, father and grandfather.

Charlie is survived by his children Joseph (Linda) Giarrizzo; Andrew (Gene Wojcinski) Giarrizzo; Carol (Chris) Bridge and Chuck (Loretta) Giarrizzo. "Poppo" as he was known to his grandchildren include Louis (Christine) Giarrizzo, Charles "Chase"( Fiance Hannah DeGraff) Giarrizzo, Callie Bridge, Mary Bridge, Leah Herman, Melissa Herman, Great-grandson Joseph. He is the brother of Libby (late Michael) D'Abramo and the late Rose Portese, Anna Giarrizzo, and Samuel Giarrizzo. The family would like to extend a heartfelt Thank You to Melanie Jordan for her devoted, loving care of Charlie over the past year.

The family will greet family and friends on Saturday March 14, 2020, 9:30 AM at Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel on 27th St. & Independence Ave. Niagara Falls NY followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM, same location. Military Honors will follow the church service. Internment will conclude at St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Niagara Hospice or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL. Please visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com. for online condolences