Charles F. Donofrio, 94, of Danbury, beloved husband of Aurelia (Tierney) Donofrio, died peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 24th. He was born in Danbury on February 21, 1921, son of the late Rocco and Rose (Monestero) Donofrio. He was a graduate of Danbury High School. He worked with his family at Select Music on Main Street and later owned and operated Select Antenna. In high school Charlie was a talented tennis player. He won the Connecticut State Open Championship, lead his team to four Fairfield County Championships, and went on to the National Championship in Indiana. He was also the City of Danbury Tennis Champion for 11 years. Charlie enjoyed sharing his talent, coaching tennis for many years at Danbury and Immaculate High Schools. In 1968, Charlie won the Class AA State Horseshoe title. In 1997, he was inducted into the Connecticut Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame and was recognized for his exceptional skill and talent. In 1993 he received the Old Timers honors for his many accomplishments in tennis, horseshoes and boxing. Charlie enjoyed planting and tending to his vegetable gardens, and playing cards with his friends at the Catholic War Veterans. He was known to be quite the “crooner” and would entertain his family at Christmas gatherings. Although he will be deeply missed, he has left us all with so many amazing memories that he will remain forever in our hearts. In addition to his cherished wife of 71 years, Aurelia, he will be sadly missed by his six children, Charles E. (Caryn), Rosaly (Billy Michael), Beverly Urban (Greg), Vincent, Carrie (Debbie), and Sheri Gillotte (Darryl); his eighteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brothers, Vincent and Richard; and his sister, Edith Culhane.
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