Arico, Charles J.

Charles J. Arico, 90, of Canton, passed away September 9 after a courageous battle with cancer at Seasons Hospice in Milton surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Watertown, he graduated from Newton Trade School (Newton North High School), Class of 1948, and served in the Army National Guard for 10 years. Charlie was a hard worker and was a member of Boston Local #4 Operating Engineers for several years and went on to be the co-owner of Caradonna’s Liquor Store in Canton from 1966 to 2000. In his free time he enjoyed spending time with his family and working in his yard.

Beloved husband for 62 years of the late Ann T. (Caradonna). Father of Peter Arico and his wife, Kathy, Thomas Arico, Richard Arico, and John “Jack” Arico and his wife, Joanne, all of Canton. Devoted grandfather “Pep” of Michael, Timothy, Kara and Eric Arico. Great-grandfather of Vincent, Liliana, Christian, and Emelia. Brother of Josephine Peltier and her husband, Ernest, of Newton, Rose Terranova of North Reading, Anthony Arico of Lexington, and the late Salvatore Arico.

A funeral mass was held Tuesday in St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery, Canton. Donations may be made in his memory to the Cottage Caregivers, 175 Derby St., Unit 38, Hingham, MA 02043 as a token of thanks for the great care they provided to Charlie. Arrangements by the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home, 455 Washington Street. For guestbook, see dockrayandthomasfuneralhome.com.

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