Charles was born on January 29th, 1928, in Detroit, MI to Joseph and Anne Todora. The youngest of five children, Charles enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served our country during World War II’s occupation of North China as a Machine Gun Crewman. Shortly after completing his military service, Charles joined the Merchant Marines where he worked through retirement. He sailed around the world multiple times and loved to share his many colorful and adventurous stories with family and friends. Charles loved watching the Dallas Cowboys and Mavericks games, listening to country music, especially Johnny Cash, and cooking. He was a master at outdoor grilling.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Clementine Todora (Piranio) in 2011. He is survived by his three children, Angela Todora McDonough, Joe Todora and wife Stephanie, David Todora and wife Kristin; Grandchildren are Kelsey, Charles, and Joey McDonough, Caleb and Jacob Todora, Sam and Avin Todora.
Funeral service will commence at 2:00 PM, Thursday, May 2nd, 2019, at Calvary Hill Cemetery.-North Chapel, 3235 Lombardy Ln, Dallas, TX 75220
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