Mr. Charles M. Cuddemi, Sr., 88 of Somerville died Monday in Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston. He is the husband of Gilda (D’Antonio) Cuddemi with whom he shared more than 57 years of marriage.
Born in Boston, son of the late Francesco and Rosa (Drago) Cuddemi he was raised in Boston’s North End and is a graduate of Boston English High School, class of 1937. He served in the Army during WWII.
He worked as a bookkeeper, and was a partner in Globe Fish Company of Boston for over 30 years. He enjoyed traveling, particularly to Aruba, he was an avid sports fan and a die-hard Braves fan. A loving husband and father, he will be sadly missed.
In addition to his wife, he leaves a daughter Rose Cuddemi of Somerville and a son Michael Cuddemi and his wife Diane of Plymouth. Father of the late Charles M. Cuddemi Jr. Loving grandfather of Brandon Cuddemi of Somerville. Dear brother of Patricia Galasso of Somerville and the late Joseph, Albert, Nina and Tony Cuddemi and Mary Galante.
Funeral from Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Friday at 9 am. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Benedict Church, 21 Hathorne Street, Somerville, at 10 am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday 4 thru 8 pm. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Those who wish, may make contributions in Charles’ name to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.