Charles Carmen Tesauro, 59, of 34 Park Rd., Emporium, formerly of St. Marys, PA

Charles Carmen Tesauro, 59, of 34 Park Rd., Emporium, formerly of St. Marys, died at his residence in Emporium on Friday, April 29, 2011 morning.

He was born June 21, 1951 in St. Marys a son of Charles and Betty Huff Tesauro, St. Marys. On September 27, 1985 in Emporium he married Jean Smith Tesauro, who Survives.

Mr. Tesuaro graduated from St. Marys High School in the class of 1969. He served with the US Army Reserves. He retired from GKN Sintered Metals where he worked for many years.

He was a member of the George Wagner Lodge #639, F.and A.M. in St. Marys where he has served as a Past Grand Master and was a member of the Shriners. He was a life member of the NRA and was a member of the Sinnemahomning Sportsman Club and the NW PA Wild Turkey Federation.

He was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed racoon hunting. He had also served as a Deputy Game Warden. He loved digging for old bottles and enjoyed his dogs.

Surviving
In addition to his parents and wife
Son: Jason Smith and his wife Leah, Roseville, CA
Daughter: Jill Smith, Queenstown, MD
1 Granddaughter Alexia Jean Smith
Sister: Diane, Mrs. Fred Krug, St. Marys
Nephew: Cory Krug
Niece: Kristy Costanzo and her husband Kevin and several other nieces and nephews.

Preceded in Death By
Brother: Michael Tesauro on March 15, 2001
Sister: Sue Ann in infancy

Visitation with Tribute Video will be at the Barnett Funeral Home on Tuesday from 4:00 -9:00 PM., where a Masonic Service will be held at 7:00 PM.

Funeral Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, 306 S Spruce St, Emporium on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Gary Atkinson, Pastor, officiating. A Military Service will be accorded by the Cameron County Memorial Detail.

Burial will be in the Portage Township Cemetery, Gardeau, Pennsylvania

Memorial Contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, Cameron Unit, P.O. Box 62, 135 W. Fourth St., Emporium, PA 15834, the American Diabetes Association, Pittsburgh Office , 300 Penn Center Blvd., Suite 602, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or to the SPCA, P.O. BOX 132, Emporium, PA 15834

Online Condolences may be placed at www.BarnettFuneralHome.net

BARNETT FUNERAL HOME, Inc. entrusted with arrangements.