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DATELINE: Swanton, Vermont Mr. Alfred Joseph "Chuck" Corriea,
age 93 years, and a resident of the Saint Albans Road died Friday afternoon
November 25, 2011, in the Northwestern Medical Center. Born in Rayaham, MA on May 28,
1918, he was the son of the late Manuel Corriea. He
attended Massachusetts schools and was later married to Ardell
Delia "Dell" Corriea who predeceased him
on November 18, 2009. Chuck faithfully served his country in the United States
Army during World War II, serving in the European Theater. He received the
Bronze Star and at the time of his
honorable discharge had attained the rank of Staff Sergeant. He has been a
longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Charles DaPrato
Post 778 in Swanton and the American Legion, Green Mountain Post 1 of St.
Albans. From 1954 until returning to Vermont in 1988, Chuck and
his wife Dell lived in Taunton, MA where he was associated with the Garlic
and Ruben East Tannery. In Swanton he was well known for his meticulous lawn
and beautiful flower gardens. He enjoyed baseball, camping and horseshoes. He
loved young people especially his grandchildren. He leaves his daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Leon Unwin of St. Albans; his son and daughter-in-law, Dennis
and Denise Corriea of Taunton, MA; 8 grandchildren,
10 great grand children; one great great
granddaughter as well as several brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and
nephews. Besides his wife Dell , Chuck was predeceased by a son, Alfred "Chuck" Jr.;
grandson, Alfred Richard II; great grandson, Ronald John Porter and several
brothers and sisters. At Chucks request funeral services and interment will be
private and held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements
are under the direction of The Kidder Memorial Home, 89 Grand Avenue Swanton
05488.
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