Obituary of Charles E. Giacomelli

GIACOMELLI, Charles E. – 82, of Palm Beach Gardens FL and formerly of Vineland NJ passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was the son of flower farmers Dominic and Margaret Giacomelli of Vineland NJ and Foley AL. Charles graduated from Vineland Senior High School in 1954 and the Philadelphia Technical Institute in 1967. In 1970, he founded C.E. Giacomelli, Inc., a mechanical contracting company, which he operated with his wife Angie until relocating to Southeast Florida 1983. There, he was employed as a project manager for Farmer & Irwin Corp. in Riviera Beach FL until he retired (1983-1999). After retirement he enjoyed fishing and spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren. Charles was a volunteer fireman at the Main Avenue Fire Company #4, member of the New Jersey State Firemen’s Association and the New Jersey National Guard. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Angelina (Scarpa) Giacomelli, son Frank Giacomelli (Rhonda) of Palm Beach Gardens FL, daughter Charlene Harreveld (Neil) of Jupiter FL, grandchildren Adrienne Harreveld of New Orleans LA, Erica Harreveld of Boca Raton FL, Gianni Giacomelli of Palm Beach Gardens FL, sister Veronica Singer (Bruce) of Ocean View, NJ., and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his twin brother Thomas P. Giacomelli (Joan) of California and Mary Agnes Carroll (Elmer) of Ohio. A visitation will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. followed by funeral mass, Friday, June 21, 2019 at Christ the Good Shepherd Parish Sacred Heart Church and interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Vineland NJ. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Charles’ name to the Frank & Edith Scarpa Cancer Center or St. Barbara’s Chapel both in Vineland NJ.