John Alexander Chartowich

John Chartowich, 88, passed away October 6, 2011 in Orange Park, FL. He was born to Alexander and Anna Chartowich on August 23, 1923 in Bound Brook, New Jersey. John married Gladys Sigmund on December 25, 1944 in Bound Brook, New Jersey. John was a World War II veteran. He served in the United States Marine Corps from January 8, 1942 until January 16, 1946. He worked in Real Estate and was a Technical worker for Martin Marietta, a company that supplied crushed stone, sand and gravel used to build roads. John became affiliated with the Loyal Order of Moose on September 1, 1968 when he joined the Brooksville, Florida Lodge #1676. He served as Trustee and Administrator. He was also a member of Cypress Moose Legion #202. John and Gladys came to Moosehaven on August 15, 2000. Gladys preceded him in death on April 26, 2005. A year or so after Glady’s death, John and a beautiful lady, whom we all loved, Ramona Harrington became friends and later married on December 29, 2007. She preceded him in death on August 10, 2010. John resided at Moosehaven for 11 years. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday October 10, 2011 at 2:00 PM followed by entombment in the Moosehaven Mausoleum. John is survived by his sister Mary Johnson of Orlando, FL and several nieces and nephews. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Arrangements under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring St. Green Cove Springs, FL 32043, (904)284-4000.