Mr. Charles J. Ragucci of Malden, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a short illness on Tuesday, December 5, 2006 in Wakefield. He was 82 years old.
He was born July 18, 1924 in Everett son to the late Alfonso Ragucci and Regina (Macario) Ragucci.
Charlie was raised in Everett and was a graduate of the 1943 class of Everett High School.He was a class officer and was continually active with the class reunions.Charlie was the owner of Wedeco Building Products and the Corinthian Hall in the Melrose Highlands, a business he and his wife owned and operated for 55 years. He was a World War II veteran in the Army Air Corps and a member of the Melrose Lions Club.
Charlie was the beloved husband of the late Angela "Bunny" (Cataldo) Ragucci. Loving father of Christine Colantuoni and her husband Paul Janard of Wakefield, Stephanie Ward and her husband Larry of Durham, NH, and Ginny Brennan and her husband Stephen of Wakefield. Father in law of the late John Colantuoni.Cherished grandfather of Jon Colantuoni and his wife Sandra, Adam Colantuoni and his wife Jaime, Gina Coughlin and her husband Michael, Aaron Ward,Megan Ward, Daniel Brennan, Joel Brennan and Katelyn Brennan. Great grandfather of Mia and Sara Colantuoni and Emma and Zachary Coughlin. Brother of Marjorie Baldassare and Dr. Antoinette Ragucci both of Everett, and the late Robert Ragucci. Brother in law of Marie Belmonte and her husband Anthony of Revere and Anna Ragucci of Everett. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.