Charles Wilson Dispenza, 76, passed away peacefully on December 22, 2021 with his family by his side.
He is predeceased by his parents, Dr. Samuel A. Dispenza and Florence Dispenza and his brother, Samuel Dispenza (Donna). Survived by his wife, Bernadette T. Dispenza, of 47 years, his two sons, Thomas Dispenza (Elizabeth) and Michael Dispenza, brother Dr. James Dispenza (Donna) and two beautiful grandchildren; Sister and Brother-in-laws Marilyn and Louis Andolino, Karen and Leo Trickey, Rosemary Bergin (Kevin) as well as many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.
Charles was born on December 5, 1945 in Jamestown, NY. He earned his Masters in Industrial Engineering at Cornell University. In 1968, he began working at Eastman Kodak as an Industrial Engineer, where he would later meet his future wife, Bernadette, and in 1975, he accepted a job offer at the Rochester Institute of Technology within the Career Services and CO-OP department, where he would remain for the rest of his professional career of 46 years.
Charles’s friends will remember him as a devout Catholic, family man, golfer and New York Yankee fan. His passion and commitment to family and community extended to coaching his two son’s little league baseball teams, serving as a volunteer lector at St John of Rochester Church and loyal member to the Knights of Columbus.
He enjoyed his retirement years with his family and friends.
Charles’s life exemplified limitless compassion, care and integrity. He is profoundly missed.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Knight of Columbus www.kofc.org and the Lewy Body Dementia Association www.lbda.org
Calling hours will be held Tuesday December 28, 2021 from 10am – 11am at St John of Rochester, Fairport (8 Wickford Way, Fairport, NY). A Funeral Mass will be held immediately after Tuesday December 28, 2021 11am at St John of Rochester, Fairport.
A final memorial gathering and celebration of Charle’s life will be held at a later date in the spring 2022.
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8 responses to “Dispenza, Charles W.”
Aunt Bernie, Michael and Tom, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Chuck was such a kind and devoted family man. We were all blessed to have him in our lives. I have so many fond memories of holiday visits at your home and playing in your backyard. Now he begins his Heavenly journey alongside his beloved parents and brother. My condolences to you all.
Bernie and family you have my deepest condolences. I worked with Chuck for many years at RIT. I will always remember during baseball season Lisa and Chuck would go back and forth playfully on who was the best. She was a Boston fan. Many memories. Again, my deepest condolences to you all.
So sad to hear of Chuck’s passing. So many memories of little league baseball with Mike and Brain as well as 7:30mass at SJR.
Great man! Great legacy left to his family. Our condolences for all of you.
Bernie and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I knew Mr. Dispenza only through my friend Tom. He raised two wonderful sons and was clearly a positive influence on his community. He was always attentive and a good teacher to us kids. A man of the highest moral character.
Condolences to the Dispenza family. Mr. Dispenza was kind and generous, and I’ll always remember him with a smile on his face. Peace to you all, and may his memory be eternal.
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful man. I would have honored his passing head I’ve been home. I pray that you remember all the happy moments.
Chuck was a fine man, a great friend , and a wonderful colleague. Among many things Chuck had a great sense of humor and gave as good as he got. He was smart, conscientious, and hard working and we all enjoyed having as part of the team. His Yankee fandom was always a source of passionate debate as was any topic concerning baseball. For many years we bought preseason prediction magazines to pour over our hopes and fears for the coming season and the baseball trade deadline more than once distracted from our other work tasks.. he loved Bernie and his boys and was so proud of the grandkids. I will miss you Chuck. Thank you for being so much a part of my life for so many years.