"Dale and I were driving through Atlanta yesterday, something we have done many,many times and I said, "I wonder what Turco is up to?" We were heartbroken to read this news.....he was such a great friend for so many years and then we seem to fall out of touch with each other. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time and please know that we will keep the fond memories of Chuck forever. Haskell Toporek, Augusta, GA"
In loving memory of
Charles Michael Turco
October 13, 1938 - February 11, 2016
Charles Michael Turco, 77, loving husband of Deanna Turco, passed away on February 11th, 2016, surrounded by family, at his home in Cumming, GA. He was born on October 13th, 1938 in Passaic, NJ, to Michael and Theresa (Silvestri) Turco.
Chuck grew up in Fair Lawn, NJ, and he graduated from Fair Lawn High School in 1956. After high school, he attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. Chuck began work in sales for the textile industry in 1960, and he retired in 2004. He was a member of the South Eastern Apparel and Textile Manufacturers, and he served as President and Board Member.
Chuck married Deanna Longeuville in 1961, in Passaic, NJ. They enjoyed 54 years of marriage, and he was devoted to Deanna, their children, and their grandchildren. He enjoyed many years as a skilled golfer and received numerous awards in the game.
Chuck is survived by his wife Deanna; his children Tom Turco of Shaker Heights, OH, Traci Connell of Plano, TX, and Tricia Willman and her husband Tom Willman of Cumming, GA; his brothers and sisters-in-law Michael and Janet Turco of Hawthorne, NJ, and Alfred and Barbara Turco of Wayne, NJ.; his grandchildren Tess and Alice Turco, Ashley, Austin, and Avery Connell, and Emily, Tommy, and Caroline Willman.
Chuck bravely fought an atypical Parkinsonism, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, for 10 years, as well as cancer the past several months. He will be greatly missed as a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Brendan The Navigator Catholic Church, 4633 Shiloh Road, Cumming, GA 30040, 11:00 am, Friday, February 19th. A reception will immediately follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cure PSP, https://give.psp.org and The American Cancer Society, http://donate.cancer.org.
Byars Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Cumming, GA.
Tributes
"Deanna, my prayers go out to you and your family. Chuck was such a sweet man and you are a precious lady. I would stand in front of you two during Silver Sneakers classes and thought of you recently. May the good Lord comfort you."
"Deanna , Chuck fought a valiant fight for a long time. You were his loving wife and caretaker and he's now at peace and without pain. Know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.Frank and Fran Ciszek"
"Deanna -Marie sent us an email telling us of Chuck's passing. Please accept our most sincere sympathy to you and your family. He fought a valiant battle with your help and you were an outstanding wife and caretaker. He is definitely at peace and in a better place!Marguerite & Fred BrunnPeachtree Corners, GA"
"Deanna, I was so sorry to learn of Chuck's passing. He was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.Frank and Liza Reese"
"Deanna, so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. He fought a courageous battle and so did you you. Donnie and I are thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Don and Betsy Buzzelli"
"Don and Betsy purchased the Mrs. Fields Nibblers Sympathy Basket for the family of Charles Michael Turco."
"Deanna, I was sadden to hear about Chuck's passing. May the Lord bless you & your family during this most difficult time. So many fond memories from all those years ago. Sincere condolences, fondly Ruth Zizak Schrader"
"Chuck was a wonderful neighbor. I so admire his brave battle with all his health issues. He always held his head high.....what a fighter. Sincere condolences to Deanna & family."
"Deanna, May our Lord bless and comfort you and your family during this time of grief. Please except our sincere condolences. Willard and Nancy Norton"
"How saddened we were to learn of Chuck's passing.Such a fine man who was respected and admired by all who knew him. Our deepest sympathy to Deanna and their family during this difficult time. Fondly, Tom and Cozy Senior"
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