Charles "Charlie" Cristadoro

Charles “Charlie” Cristadoro, at the age of 83, entered eternal rest peacefully on Saturday afternoon, September 13, 2025, at North Mississippi Medical Center- Tupelo, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 27, 1941, to Louis J. Cristadoro and Jane A. Crockan Cristadoro. He is survived by his loving wife, Reah Hutcheson Graham Cristadoro, of 28 years, his adoring children, Justine Cristadoro, Allysson Sunny Cristadoro Groom (Tristram Groom), and Kenneth Cristadoro (Rona Koenig-Cristadoro). His stepsons, Patrick Elis Crowe and Jason Graham (Cathy Hudnall Graham). Charlie was the proud grandfather of Finnegan Avery Griffin, Jay Graham (Anna Claire Pannell Graham), Reese Cristadoro, Justice Groom, Lance Corporal Kendall Cristadoro, Jordan Groom, Connor Graham, and Parker Groom, and great-grandfather of Zachary and Edith Hunt. He was the caring brother-in-law of Rhonda Hutcheson Howerton (Larry Howerton), Charles J. Brophy, and Edmond “Eddie” Tam, and his loving sister-in-law Pam Henry Senter (Danny Senter). He will be dearly missed by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and wonderful lifelong friends, whom he dearly loved. Charlie was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosemary Kowalczyk Cristadoro, his parents, Louis and Jane Cristadoro, and his sisters, Diane Cristadoro Brophy and Jayne Cristadoro Tam. A native of Boston and proud resident of Tupelo for over 30 years, Charlie graduated from Boston Technical High School in 1959. While in high school, he attended MIT and completed Driver’s Education Certification. After high school, he attended Alfred State College of Technology and earned his bachelor’s degree. He began his lifelong professional career as a Ceramic Engineer. Charlie was successful and well respected as a Ceramic Engineer from Connecticut, California, Louisiana, Texas, Georgia, Mexico, and Brazil. He was also the proud owner of a Tastee Donuts franchise store in New Orleans for five years, as a slight detour in his career before returning to ceramic engineering. He was a devout member of the Italian American Marching Club of New Orleans and a proud member of the Krewe of Jefferson for many years. Mr. Cristadoro was a loving, compassionate, excellent carpenter, and most of all, a very caring person to all. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially with his family and friends at Mardi Gras parades. He cherished time in his tool shed and was proud of his fine craftsmanship for the household furniture items he made, especially the wood trunks he made for his children. Charlie also enjoyed his time indoors, ranging from updates on the weather from the Weather Channel to reruns of Harry Potter movies. However, indoors or outdoors, Charlie enjoyed using a number 2 pencil for crossword puzzles. His true passion was spending time with his loving family and friends. Charlie was unique and irreplaceable, well respected, and never judged anyone, and will be deeply and dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. His jovial spirit and tender nature will remain in the many memories of his cherished friends and family until they meet him again. The Cristadoro family expresses their deepest gratitude to the outstanding care provided by North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Charlie’s life at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel’s Event Room, 1320 North Gloster St, Tupelo, Mississippi, 38804, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Interment for Mr. Cristadoro will take place privately at a later time. E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, locally owned and operated, (985) 892-9222, has been entrusted with funeral arrangements. The Cristadoro family warmly invites you to share thoughts, fondest memories, and condolences online at E. J. Fielding Funeral Home Guest Book at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.

Charles "Charlie" Cristadoro

November 27, 1941 - September 13, 2025