Charles J. Varano, 76, lifelong resident of Harrison, passed away on October 18, 2022. Beloved husband of Angela Varano (nee Cicchino). Devoted father of Joseph Varano, Nicole Renzulli and her husband Joseph, and Lisa Lopazanski and her husband Brain. Loving grandfather of Victoria Varano and Brandon Lopazanski. Dear brother-in-law of Tom Speck and Al Cicchino, and Maryann Cicchino. Charlie is also survived by his canine companion “Roonie” as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Patrick Varano, brother-in-law Michael Cicchino and sister-in-laws Elaine Speck and Kathy Cicchino.
Retirement was not in Charlie’s mind. He was a Belleville Postal Worker for 11 years before adventuring into the food truck business with his wife Angela, Establishing “Angela & Charlie’s Dog House, Harrison. Charlie and Angela were at all town events as well as little league games. Charlie served in the US Army from 1966-1968, stationed in the DMZ Zone, Korea. If you knew Charlie, he was always the life of the party, from parties to card games, Charlie always had a good time. He was an avid fan of the NY Giants as well as the NY Yankees. But, what he truly enjoyed was a nice glass of Carlo Rossi Burgandy Wine, in addition to wine, Charlie also listened and sang to Dean Martin, plus some oldies. Charlie will truly be missed by many loving family and friends.
Family and Friends are welcome to visit on Sunday, 1-6pm in Armitage Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny.
A funeral service will commence on Monday, 11am in the funeral home.
Interment to follow in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, stjude.org.
