Charlene Vassalli, at the age of 75, passed away unexpectedly the morning of Saturday, March 25th, 2023. She was predeceased by her mother, Angelina Vassalli Polizzi, and her father, Luigi Vassalli; and survived by her daughter, Dawn DeMaio Bower; and her grandchildren, Matthew and Megan Bower. She was also “Nana” to Kayla, Allie, Jack, and Arya, and truly loved by her extended Bower family.
Charlene worked as the faith formation director at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Working in the education program, at Friday night dinners, in the choir, by setting up rummage sales, at seasonal events, and as an integral member of each person’s day-to-day life, she touched the lives of everyone she met. Caring deeply about every interaction, she wanted to know how everyone was doing and how she could help at all times. She was a mother and grandmother to all without even knowing how deeply her love impacted her peers, her students, and every person she encountered.
The viewing will be held on Tuesday, April 4th at Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 4910 Bartelt Rd, Holiday, FL 34690. Her funeral will start at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 5th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church 4843 Mile Stretch Dr, Holiday, FL 34690. In lieu of flowers, given the timing of the service taking place during Holy Week and flowers not being permitted inside, the family is asking for donations to be made to St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home - Holiday Chapel
St Vincent De Paul Roman Catholic Church
Cousin Ernestine
March 30, 2023, 8:30 am
Charlene was such a kind and good person. She spoke of her daughter Dawn and her Grandchildren with such love. Dawn your family and Charlene are in my prayers. Sending you lots of Love, Cousin Ernestine
JoDena
March 30, 2023, 10:42 am
Family an Friends,
SVdP lost a dedicated “LADY with a kind touch❤️🩹.” A huge loss felt by many from this day forward an will be surely missed; big shoes to fill.
By now Charlene is in awe experiencing the Handiwork of Our Lord along with her Family, Friends, Parishioners, Angels, Saints, Martyrs, Jesus, Mary an Joseph. Rest In Peace ✝️ Amen 🙏🏼 💟
Bella
March 30, 2023, 3:49 pm
Charleen was an amazing godly lady to work with in the cafeteria at GTES. Her charming personality is contagious and her smile was priceless. She will always have a place in my heart. I will miss her greatly. RIP my good friend. You all In my thoughts and prayers.
Jeanne volk
March 30, 2023, 9:21 pm
I’m So sorry for your loss. No matter our ages, it’s so hard losing our MOMS especially being close like you were. You’ll still be close, just in a different way. She’ll always be in your heart and memories. 😇. ((Hugs)) Jeanne
Antoinette Mangino Trotter
March 31, 2023, 11:52 pm
Charlene was a beautiful, kind person. She loved her family so much and was so proud of her daughter Dawn and her Grandchildren Matthew and Megan. May all your memories of your Mom and Grandmother bring you peace. Rest In Peace Charlene. With love, your cousin Antoinette
Virginia Johns
April 3, 2023, 12:08 pm
I worked with Charlene at Golf Trace in the kitchen. It came quite a shock to hear she passed. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
She was a fun loving Christian women. She was always smiling at work. She talked about her daughter and grandchildren often. We had good times working with her. She will b missed!
Ann Farrell
April 4, 2023, 1:49 pm
Charlene was our next-door neighbor for a few years and she was a lovely lady.
She was very kind and very dedicated to her church family.
I know that she loved her grandchildren very much and spoke very highly of them along with her daughter. She loved spending time with them. she spoke of her church quite often and I know she was very busy with her church enjoying her time there.
Charlene will definitely be missed very much, she was a very special lady. Rest in peace, Charlene, and now you’re in the arms of our Jesus.