Charles S. Raciti – Obituary
Charles S. Raciti on Friday, November 20, 2020. Age 82. Husband of 60 years to Louise Raciti (nee Colosi). Father of Chuck Raciti (Cindy), Maria Raciti, and Sam Raciti (Diane). Grandfather of David Raciti, Robby McKeldin, and Melissa McKeldin. Brother of Johnny Raciti, Michele Schatzman (Jack), Cookie Testino, and the late Toni Raciti. Son of the late John Raciti and the late Rose Ganzelli (nee Zagame).
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Charles was a resident of Camden for 8 years and Bellmawr for 21 years. He later lived in Gibbstown for 5 years and has been a resident of Hartly, DE for the past 14 years. Charles left high school before finishing to join the US Navy where he proudly served 4 years as a Naval Aviator including time on the USS Forrestal. After the Navy, he worked as a certified auto mechanic for 10+ years at Pacifico Ford in Philadelphia followed by 21 years at Holman Ford Lincoln Mercury in Moorestown.
Charles was an all-around Philadelphia sports fan. He loved food and the challenge of crossword puzzles. Unique for a man of his age, Charles loved role-playing video games on Xbox and Playstation. Over the years, he was always home with his family enjoying the precious time with them. Recently, he enjoyed his nightly phone calls with Chuck and Maria and talking with Sam during the video games. His children recalled that Charles always protected his wife and children throughout his life, regardless of his age.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the BARCLAY FUNERAL HOME, 208 Maple Street, Clayton, NJ 08312. Funeral mass at 11:45 AM at the Church of the Nativity, 2677 N. Delsea Drive, Franklinville, NJ 08322. Interment to follow at Cedar Green Cemetery, Clayton. Sign the guest book at BarclayFuneralHome.net.