Charles M Trezza

Born on January 28, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York, Charles “Chuck” Trezza was welcomed into this world by his Italian-American parents Cono Trezza and Frances Sellito Trezza. After living a full life, at the age of 91, Charles peacefully passed away on December 11, 2022. Those who knew Charles best knew he loved pizza, sports, gambling, travel, pasta, and the greatest music hits of his generation.

Above all, he deeply loved his family - most of all his wife, Arline Trezza, whom he was married to for 67 years. Charles and Arline kindled their love when Arline wrote letters to Charles during the Korean War. She taught him about flora and fauna and he made her smile with his larger-than-life personality and stories. In the years to follow, their love blossomed into a beautiful family resulting in three children and many nephews, nieces, and grandchildren.

After the war, Charles spent his time drawing movie posters, working in maintenance, serving as an athletic trainer and coach, playing tennis, bowling, and participating in his local community. As life progressed, Charles stayed active playing tennis until the age of 83, traveling the world on cruises with Arline, and following his many beloved sports teams. He remained a loyal sports fan and family man throughout his life - rooting for his favorite teams and those of his family members, such as the Atlanta Braves, Florida Gators, Villanova Wildcats, Clemson Tigers, and Philadelphia Eagles. In his later years, trips to visit major and minor league baseball teams with his nephews, Ken and Eric Fazio of Tyrus Baseball brought him one of his greatest joys in sports.

He regularly brought smiles to those who knew him and filled nearly every room with laughter. His proudest moments in life were serving his country, marrying Arline, having children, watching his family members pursue their dreams and graduate college, and receiving a letter from Marilyn Monroe.

He is survived by Arline Gaeta (wife) Trezza, Rose Trezza Blasi (sister), Bill Gaeta (brother-in-law), Barbara Gaeta (sister-in-law), Vera Fazio (sister-in-law), Arline (daughter) and Joe Moore, Diane Burton (daughter), and Jeanne (daughter) and Shawn Lee. He’s survived by many of his grandchildren and their spouses: Scott and Beth Moore, Meredith Jones, Christina Moore and Steve Stathius, Brandi and Michael Lee, Amanda Moore and Nick Michaels, and Patricia Lee. Charles left an extended legacy with two great-grandsons, Judah and Nathan Lee.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Cono Trezza and Frances Sellito Trezza, his twin brother, John Trezza, Mike Blasi (brother-in-law), Peter Fazio (brother-in-law), Nancy Gaeta (sister-in-law), Louis Gaeta Jr. (brother-in-law), Louis Gaeta III (nephew), Neil Gaeta (nephew), and Bob Burton (son-in-law).

A proud Veteran and American, Charles wished to be buried in a veteran cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital, the Salvation Army, and/or Wreaths Across America for the South Florida National Cemetery. The family of Charles Trezza wishes to thank everyone for their condolences, memorial contributions, and support.

St. Jude’s Children's Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

https://www.stjude.org/donate/

The Salvation Army: 2122 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

https://salvationarmyflorida.org/westpalmbeach/

Wreaths Across America for South Florida National Cemetery (FLSFNL): 6501 S SR 7, Lake Worth, FL 33449, United States

https://wreathsacrossamerica.org/

A Committal Service will take place Friday, January 13th at 11am to 11:30am at South Florida National Cemetery, 6501 South State Road 7, Lake Worth, FL 33449, followed by a reception from 12pm to 4 pm at Howard-Quattlebaum Funeral and Event Center, 754 US Hwy 1, North Palm Beach, FL 33408.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howard-quattlebaum.com for the Trezza family.