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Carmelo “Charlie” Trifiletti 3 July 1936 – 10 September 2024

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13 September 2024
13/09/24

RIP Charlie the patriarch of your loving family. I promise to be here for your beautiful daughter, my friend Gabriella and her children, your gorgeous grandchildren. Blessings and love to Pierre ❤️

>read on Jacquelyn Fewson
14 September 2024
14/09/24

RIP Uncle Charlie Trifiletti. Our deep condolences to Aunty Pier, Gabby, Danni and to all the kids and cousins. We hope you and Carl are now enjoying an espresso, talking about Juventus, and maybe throw in when Ferrari are going to win their next race. Love to all Joe, Shenagh Siobhan and Vin xxxx

>read on Joe Calafiore
14/09/24

RIP Charlie. You will be missed. Say Ciao to Carlo and Forza Juve ❤️

>read on Amit Singh
14/09/24

Our deepest sympathy to Pier Gabby, Danni, and all grandchildren. May the Angels lead Charlie into Paredise. ❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹

>read on Peter + Maria Bei
15 September 2024
15/09/24

My heartfelt sympathy to Pier, Gabby, Danni and families on the passing of Charlie. Fond memories of family gatherings, BBQ’s, Queensland holidays and many laughs had over many years. A life well lived RIP Charlie With love Ida xxx❤️❤️❤️

>read on Ida Calafiore
15/09/24

RIP Uncle Charlie Your rich and long journey from a small town in Sicily to Geelong, Australia comes to an end, sadly for those around you. My condolences to your lifelong pillar of strength, Aunty Pier; to Gabby, Danni and Carl; to Tim, Pete and Meagan, and to your wonderful legacy - to Nic and James, Alex, Emma & David, Tom, Georgia, Zander and Luca. Your grandchildren can be inspired by your passion for things like good food, coffee, vegie gardening, football, nice drives and a neatly pressed shirt. You never made it back to visit your home country. Its tough living on the opposite side of the world to your roots, but I know how much you and dad found solice in each other. Even though the conversations were often loud, you both cared and watched out for each other. I remember the look in your face, each time dad came home from a trip to Italy, and you listened to the news from afar. Rest peacefully, Uncle Charlie. We know you are in the very best of company. With love to you and all of our wonderful family. Pauly xxx

>read on Paulette Christophersen
16 September 2024
16/09/24

Pier, Gabby, Danni, and families - we send you our deepest condolences on Charlie's passing. He will be missed tremendously but he is now in peace watching over all of you. He has left you with wonderful memories and lots of stories so his life will not be forgotten and remembered with joy and love. Sending our love Castello Family.

>read on Castello Family
16/09/24

Hi Pier and family, so sad to read of Charlie's passing in the Addy on Saturday, fond memories forever xx

>read on Jackie Falls
17 September 2024
17/09/24

Dearest Gab and family Sending you so much love. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping it’s a gentle farewell. Love Shel x

>read on Michelle Atkins
17/09/24

To Pier, Gabby, Danni and the beautiful Trifiletti family extended, all of our love hugs to you. Charlie epitomised all the beautiful things in life and his uniqueness and attitude made him so wonderful. We have only great memories of times we have shared with you all and Charlie was always the leader of the gang at the block with his willingness to share everything in the garden and exclusive tastings off a rusty knife. Charlie’s sense of style will forever impress upon me he was really an Italian movie star hiding out in Geelong. Ciao Bello Charlie x

>read on Max and Fiona Verberne
18 September 2024
18/09/24

Dear Pier, Gabby,Danni & all the extended family Our sincerest condolences. So many memories of a vibrant one of kind personality - with strong opinions on everything! We will always remember Charlie’s generosity, hospitality, ferocious appetite for doing things large - true to his Sicilian heritage. Golden memories of backyard festas filled with all the good things in life - family, laughter, the best food & wine under the expansive Australian sky, in a peaceful abundant land. A fortunate man, with his devoted Pier, & loving family - a life well lived. Buona Notte Carmelo.

>read on Anna, Mimma, Glendon, Declan & Regan Cicero/ Phillips
18/09/24

To Pier, Gabby, Danni, & family, sending all of our love and condolences. So many fond memories of Charlie at Bell Post Hill and Queenscliff over many, many years. Rest in peace, Charlie. Love Kristyn, Lee, Hannah, & Rafi

>read on Hannah Taylor
18/09/24

Dear Gabby, Tim, Nick, Emma and Alex, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father and grandfather, Charlie. You have our deepest condolences at this sad time. Much love from Sue, Haydn, Sunny, Rafi and Banjo

>read on Sue Sheehan
18/09/24

Dearest Gabby, Tim, Emma, Nick and Alex. Thinking of you and your loved ones with much tenderness as you honour the life of your cherished Charlie. Warm regards Emma, Pete, Arkie, Ziggy and Alby xxxxx

>read on Emma Byrnes
18/09/24

Deepest sympathy to you Carmelo Trifiletti, who lived in Australia across the pond from the United States, him and my father we’re cousins he chose Australia my father chose the US When I travel to Australia for work, I made it a special trip to see my relatives in geelong and when I got there here he was with his brother Jim. They greeted me as if I was the president of the United States, and I have never met him before, and he cried when he saw me and he took me into his home and made the most delicious shrimp and sausage Italian/Australian barbecue. He introduced me to all his beautiful grandchildren, and when they heard that my flight was delayed again he cried because he was happy that I had to stay and he had more time with the distant cousin. the compassion I felt in that home has stayed with me for years and I’ll never forget my trip and when I went back to Australia for work. They even came to visit me in a casino. What a beautiful, beautiful human being such a wonderful family and I am so privileged to have known him and to be a part of his great legacy.

>read on Catherine Trifiletti
18/09/24

My deepest condolences to you Piera and your family for the loss of Charlie. I have never and will never forget him and how patient you were with his frustration. He was a person with perfection being frustrated that he could no longer tend to the things he so dearly loved. I understand his frustration and pray that now he no longer is frustrated but enjoy looking after the garden in heaven. I am sure that it will be full of beautiful flowers and lots of veggies and fennel. Love Lina ❤️

>read on Lina Li Rosi
18/09/24

Dear Pier, Gabby,Danny and families, so sorry I could not make it today due to covid. Watched the live stream and what a beautiful tribute to a very colourful life he would have been so proud of you all.Brought many memories back of Searle St of 60 odd years ago.between Aldo and Mr. Mullensy greeting each other. Charlie has left so many memories he will walk beside you everyday. Love to you all RIP Charlie Rhonda and Alan Walker xx

>read on Rhonda Walker
19 September 2024
19/09/24

To Pier, Danni and family. Deepest condolences to you all on the passing of dear Charlie!! His cheeky smile will never be forgotten!! So many memories of him in the salon. You will be truly missed. RIP Charlie xx Love from who you knew, Louise Sanzaro xx

>read on Louise Galle

RIP Charlie the patriarch of your loving family. I promise to be here for your beautiful daughter, my friend Gabriella and her children, your gorgeous grandchildren. Blessings and love to Pierre ❤️ Read full message here.

RIP Uncle Charlie Trifiletti. Our deep condolences to Aunty Pier, Gabby, Danni and to all the kids and cousins. We hope you and Carl are now enjoying an espresso, talking about Juventus, and maybe throw in when Ferrari are going to win their next race. Love to all Joe, Shenagh Siobhan and Vin xxxx Read full message here.

RIP Charlie. You will be missed. Say Ciao to Carlo and Forza Juve ❤️ Read full message here.

Our deepest sympathy to Pier Gabby, Danni, and all grandchildren. May the Angels lead Charlie into Paredise. ❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹 Read full message here.

My heartfelt sympathy to Pier, Gabby, Danni and families on the passing of Charlie. Fond memories of family gatherings, BBQ’s, Queensland holidays and many laughs had over many years. A life well lived RIP Charlie With love Ida xxx❤️❤️❤️ Read full message here.

RIP Uncle Charlie Your rich and long journey from a small town in Sicily to Geelong, Australia comes to an end, sadly for those around you. My condolences to your lifelong pillar of strength, Aunty Pier; to Gabby, Danni and Carl; to Tim, Pete and Meagan, and to your wonderful legacy - to Nic and James, Alex, Emma & David, Tom, Georgia, Zander and Luca. Your grandchildren can be inspired by your passion for things like good food, coffee, vegie gardening, football, nice drives and a neatly pressed shirt. You never made it back to visit your home country. Its tough living on the opposite side of the world to your roots, but I know how much you and dad found solice in each other. Even though the conversations were often loud, you both cared and watched out for each other. I remember the look in your face, each time dad came home from a trip to Italy, and you listened to the news from afar. Rest peacefully, Uncle Charlie. We know you are in the very best of company. With love to you and all of our wonderful family. Pauly xxx Read full message here.

Pier, Gabby, Danni, and families - we send you our deepest condolences on Charlie's passing. He will be missed tremendously but he is now in peace watching over all of you. He has left you with wonderful memories and lots of stories so his life will not be forgotten and remembered with joy and love. Sending our love Castello Family.

Hi Pier and family, so sad to read of Charlie's passing in the Addy on Saturday, fond memories forever xx Read full message here.

Dearest Gab and family Sending you so much love. I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and hoping it’s a gentle farewell. Love Shel x Read full message here.

To Pier, Gabby, Danni and the beautiful Trifiletti family extended, all of our love hugs to you. Charlie epitomised all the beautiful things in life and his uniqueness and attitude made him so wonderful. We have only great memories of times we have shared with you all and Charlie was always the leader of the gang at the block with his willingness to share everything in the garden and exclusive tastings off a rusty knife. Charlie’s sense of style will forever impress upon me he was really an Italian movie star hiding out in Geelong. Ciao Bello Charlie x Read full message here.

Dear Pier, Gabby,Danni & all the extended family Our sincerest condolences. So many memories of a vibrant one of kind personality - with strong opinions on everything! We will always remember Charlie’s generosity, hospitality, ferocious appetite for doing things large - true to his Sicilian heritage. Golden memories of backyard festas filled with all the good things in life - family, laughter, the best food & wine under the expansive Australian sky, in a peaceful abundant land. A fortunate man, with his devoted Pier, & loving family - a life well lived. Buona Notte Carmelo. Read full message here.

To Pier, Gabby, Danni, & family, sending all of our love and condolences. So many fond memories of Charlie at Bell Post Hill and Queenscliff over many, many years. Rest in peace, Charlie. Love Kristyn, Lee, Hannah, & Rafi Read full message here.

Dear Gabby, Tim, Nick, Emma and Alex, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved father and grandfather, Charlie. You have our deepest condolences at this sad time. Much love from Sue, Haydn, Sunny, Rafi and Banjo Read full message here.

Dearest Gabby, Tim, Emma, Nick and Alex. Thinking of you and your loved ones with much tenderness as you honour the life of your cherished Charlie. Warm regards Emma, Pete, Arkie, Ziggy and Alby xxxxx Read full message here.

Deepest sympathy to you Carmelo Trifiletti, who lived in Australia across the pond from the United States, him and my father we’re cousins he chose Australia my father chose the US When I travel to Australia for work, I made it a special trip to see my relatives in geelong and when I got there here he was with his brother Jim. They greeted me as if I was the president of the United States, and I have never met him before, and he cried when he saw me and he took me into his home and made the most delicious shrimp and sausage Italian/Australian barbecue. He introduced me to all his beautiful grandchildren, and when they heard that my flight was delayed again he cried because he was happy that I had to stay and he had more time with the distant cousin. the compassion I felt in that home has stayed with me for years and I’ll never forget my trip and when I went back to Australia for work. They even came to visit me in a casino. What a beautiful, beautiful human being such a wonderful family and I am so privileged to have known him and to be a part of his great legacy. Read full message here.

My deepest condolences to you Piera and your family for the loss of Charlie. I have never and will never forget him and how patient you were with his frustration. He was a person with perfection being frustrated that he could no longer tend to the things he so dearly loved. I understand his frustration and pray that now he no longer is frustrated but enjoy looking after the garden in heaven. I am sure that it will be full of beautiful flowers and lots of veggies and fennel. Love Lina ❤️ View full message

Dear Pier, Gabby,Danny and families, so sorry I could not make it today due to covid. Watched the live stream and what a beautiful tribute to a very colourful life he would have been so proud of you all.Brought many memories back of Searle St of 60 odd years ago.between Aldo and Mr. Mullensy greeting each other. Charlie has left so many memories he will walk beside you everyday. Love to you all RIP Charlie Rhonda and Alan Walker xx Read full message here.

To Pier, Danni and family. Deepest condolences to you all on the passing of dear Charlie!! His cheeky smile will never be forgotten!! So many memories of him in the salon. You will be truly missed. RIP Charlie xx Love from who you knew, Louise Sanzaro xx Read full message here.