Falco A. Chiaverini of Amawalk Dies At 94

AMAWALK, NY — Falco A. Chiaverini, 94, of Amawalk and Glendale, AZ, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on October 12, 1923 in Yonkers. Chiaverini was the son of the late Rose Caccavini and Thomas Chiaverini. He is survived by his loving sister Rose Marie of Yonkers, his daughter Kathlyn Johnson of Cave Creek, AZ, and his son Thomas of Amawalk and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Florence (Bottali), and his brother Joseph Chiaverini.

Chiaverini was a resident of Amawalk for more than 50 years and a was a member of St. Patrick’s Church in Yorktown Heights. He was retired from the Somers Highway Department and spent much of his retirement time in Arizona.

Chiaverini and his family were very proud of his service to our country during World War II, as a crew member aboard the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill, in the Pacific theater. He would enthrall friends and family with his personal accounts of the harrowing battles he and his shipmates endured, and bring history to life for the younger generations. They learned from him to truly appreciate the sacrifices made by the “greatest generation” in defense of freedom and liberty for America.

A lifelong New York Yankees fan, Chiaverini spent many a happy hour recounting stories about his youthful attendance to games in the Old Yankee Stadium, and the Yankee greats of yesteryear whom he watched play. He loved posing sports trivia questions to any and all, based on his vast knowledge of baseball in general, and the Yankees in particular. He also had a passion for classic movies, and could list off title and cast for hundreds of the famous motion pictures.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to:

Honor Flight, Inc.
Attn: Diane Gresse
175 South Tuttle Road
Springfield, OH 45505
Or donate online here.

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