Charles P. Paterno

Charles Paterno, 65, passed away October 24, 2010, at Kavanagh House on 56th Street.

Charles was born March 24, 1945, in Des Moines to Dominic and Minnie (Acri) Paterno. He went to a Watch Making School in Quincy, IL and worked as a jeweler in the Osceola and Des Moines areas then went on to receive his culinary training in Davenport, IA. Charles returned to the Des Moines area to co-manage Domino’s Steak House on Euclid, a family owned business. He then pursued careers in telemarketing and sales management with two other family owned businesses, Imperial Windows & Siding and The Acri Co. which he retired from in 2010 due to his deteriorating health. Charles enjoyed volunteering at Chuck’s to help serve Thanksgiving meals for many years.

Charles is survived by his children, Laurie (Dave) Chase and Dominic (Kathy) Paterno; sister, Jeanette (Paul) Coleman; seven grandchildren, Amanda Mansur, David (Skye) Chase, Jr., Andrew (Cassie) Chase, Ashley Allen, Alizabeth Jones, Abigail Paterno and Joseph Paterno; nine great-grandchildren; longtime friends, Bob Iversen, Carol Jones and David Jolliffe; and many other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Anthony Paterno; and longtime friend, Suzie Iversen. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 29, 2010, at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 15 Indianola Avenue, followed by burial at Glendale Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.

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Visitation:Thursday, October 28, 20105:00 - 7:00 pmHamilton's Funeral Home
605 Lyon Street
Des Moines
Vigil Service at 7:00 pm
Service:
Friday, October 29, 2010
10:30 amSt. Anthony Catholic Church
15 Indianola Avenue
Des Moines
Disposition:
Burial
Glendale Cemetery
Arrangements:
Hamilton's Funeral Home
243-5221