Charles Henry Farone of Newark, DE, and long-time resident of New Castle, passed away peacefully the evening of Thursday January 24th. He was born April 24, 1929 to Fred P. and Mary C. (Mastren) Farone and had one sibling, Fred Jr. (Buddy) who proceeded him in death in 1990. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict where he was enrolled in Special Services. It is there that he met his loving wife Carolyn (Seitz) who survives him. Next month would have been their 61st anniversary. The couple and their devoted daughter Cindy (deceased July 2011) resided for 28 years in Reno, NV before moving to Delaware for health reasons to be near family. ‘Chuck’, as he was always refered to, will always be known for his extraordinary musical talents. He was one of the area’s most respected and sought-after keyboardists and arrangers. He played professionally most of his life, both in New Castle and in many of the large casino/hotels in Reno and Lake Tahoe, NV. He was a member of Local 27 of the American Federation of Musicians here in New Castle where he was also a past President, along with his time with the Local in Reno, NV. He also headed the Reno Municipal Band. Chuck possessed a unique style of teaching. Along with his family, he owned and operated the area’s well-known FARONE MUSIC CENTER in Call’s Plaza for years where he perfected a technique of teaching students the organ en masse in a classroom setting. He also possessed the ability to build and repair band instuments, and was trusted by students, band directors and professional musicans both here and in the Reno, NV circles to keep their instruments of all types in tip-top shape. Chuck enjoyed all sports, especially professional tennis, which he watched with his wife. His favorite music was Big Band Swing and he loved to cook and entertain in his home. Along with his wife, he is survived by his sons David and his wife Eileen (Perrotta) of Delaware, and Anthony and his wife Cammy of Marietta, GA. Also three grandchildren, Cara, David Jr. and Alexis, and born this last year a wonderful great grand-daughter, Charlotte. No services are planned at this time. Placement of the cremated remains in the family’s mausoleum at St. Vitus Cemetery will occur at a later date. Details will be announced.
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Charles (Chuck) Farone
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