Carmen Cerrato

Obituary of Carmen Cerrato Cerrato, Carmen John, 86, Summerfield, FL, passed away Monday morning, February 27th, 2012 at his home in Spruce Creek South. His parting journey was peaceful and surrounded by his immediate family. He was catholic by faith and held tight to Jesus as his life journey came to an end. Carmen was born in Bayonne, NJ, August 26th, 1925 to Anthony Cerrato & Lucia Falgiano. He married his childhood sweetheart and the love of his life, Rose Elizabeth Chiacchiera. They were the best of friends for 9 years prior to their marriage. Their 63rd wedding anniversary was February 20th, 2012. Mr. Cerrato proudly served and protected our country during WWII in the US Navy on the destroyer escort (DE-582) USS Metivier in the South Pacific. Carmen was employed by Esso Standard Oil at the Bayway refinery in Elizabeth, NJ and later retired as Supervisor from the City of Hallandale Water Plant in Hallandale, FL. Carmen & Rose owned and operated a small apartment complex "The Keyporter Apartments" in Hollywood, FL that they named after their home town, Keyport, NJ. They relocated to Summerfield, FL nine years ago and were Florida residents for 46 years. Carmen was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished family member, dedicated employee and the "world's best fisherman". He was a benevolent man, respected by many and earned the reputation as the "life of the party". Carmen rarely met a stranger, provided lots of laughs and laughed a lot. He loved to travel and always took great pride in everything he did. Carmen is survived by his loving wife Rose, his twin children Daniel & Patricia, son-in-law Neal Marsteller, daughter-in-law Sandra and his grandchildren, Glen, Daniel, Escarlin and great granddaughter Valerie; his Marsteller grandchildren, Shaun, Raymond, Suzanne and great grandson Justin. He also leaves behind many friends, relatives and fond memories. He is predeceased by his older brother Anthony. Visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. and life celebration service at 3:00 p.m., followed by an honor guard ceremony will be held Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake. For those who wish to pay their respects, flowers may be sent to Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake or a memorial contribution may be made in his name to Marion County Hospice, PO Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478. Visitation Visitation from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake. Services Life celebration service at 3:00 p.m., followed by an honor guard ceremony will be held Saturday, March 3rd, 2012 at Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake. Memorial Donations For those who wish to pay their respects, flowers may be sent to Beyers Funeral Home, Lady Lake or a memorial contribution may be made in his name to Marion County Hospice, PO Box 4860, Ocala, FL 34478.

Carmen Cerrato

August 26, 1925 - February 27, 2012