Charles Girot

Charles G. Girot

"Chuck"

Age 100 of Coal City, passed away Monday, August 15, 2011 at Morris Hospital.

Born March 11, 1911 in Diamond, Chuck was a son of the late Gabriel and Vittoria Faletti-Girot. He was raised and educated in Coal City and attended Assumption Parochial School. Chuck married Mona Tarran and she preceded him in death on October 26, 1992.

Chuck was employed as a supervisor with APGreen, formally known as Illinois Clay Products until his retirement. He was a member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Roman Catholic Church and through the years, he has done many things for many people. After his retirement, Chuck took on the roll of helping various local organizations. For 35 years, he served as the Braceville Township Supervisor, oversaw the township food pantry, which he operated out of his garage, and worked with the Red Cross, Salvation Army and We Care of Grundy County. For the past 25 years, he has also served on the Kendall-Grundy Community Service Administering Board, as well as previously served 12 years as President of the Goose Lake School Board. He was among the few who have donated a car to someone in need; acclaiming: "I had 2 cars and only needed one."

Chuck's compassion has been felt by many in the community and throughout the county. He is a man who saw the best in everyone and, even at 100 years old, strived to help anyone he could. He was a humble person who had a hard time saying no to anyone. He will always be remembered as a great guy who loved and enjoyed everyone.

Survivors include his daughter Charlene "Pat" (the late Raymond) Zawrazky of Coal City; three grandchildren: Kirk (Colleen) Zawrazky of Coal City, Keith (Karen) Zawrazky of Morton Grove and Kevin (Natalie) Zawrazky of Glenview; four great grandchildren: Erik Zawrazky and Tracy Zawrazky, both of Morton Grove and Frank Zawrazky and Nicolette Zawrazky, both of Glenview; three step-great grandchildren: Brandy (Michael) Bruell of Somonauk and Patrick Gregory and Renae Gregory both of Joliet; five great-great grandchildren: Michael Bruell, Jr., Matthew Bruell, Christina Morales, Angelina Morales and Alaina Morales: one brother-in-law: Don McCormick of Mazon and one sister-in-law: Norma Tarran of Wilmington, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

Chuck was preceded in death by parents; wife Mona; son-in-law: Raymond Zawrazky on April 18, 2011 and two sisters: Irene Stewart and one in infancy.

Visitation and Video Tribute will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 between the hours of 4:00pm and 8:00pm at Reeves Funeral Home, 75 North Broadway (one block North of Illinois Route 113) in Coal City. Funeral Services will follow on Thursday at 9:30am in Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 245 South Kankakee Street in Coal City, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be officiated by Reverend Robert Noesen.

Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington with Erik Zawrazky, Richard Elberts, Ray Onsen, Pete Kodat, Bob Schmitt, and Frank Schmitt acting as pallbearers.

Preferred memorial may be made as gifts in Chuck's memory to the Charles Girot Scholarship Fund, Kendall-Grundy Community Action, c/o Cheryl Johnson, 811 West John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560

Friends may sign the online guest book by logging onto: www.ReevesFuneral.com

Funeral services and arrangements have been made under the direction and care of Reeves Funeral Homes, Ltd. in Coal City (815-634-2125)