Chuck Ghirardelli

    HELPER,UT-Charles Fidel Ghirardelli was born on March 20, 1935 and passed away surrounded by his family on March 24, 2018 at the age of 83. Chuck was born in Helper, Utah to Joseph and Rose Mazzarise Ghirardelli. He had two brothers, Joseph Jr. and Richard and one sister, Norine. Chuck was very proud of his upbringing and education, reminding his family and friends frequently of his fond and sometimes mischievous memories of the Abby. He continued his education at the University of Utah where he graduated from the School of Pharmacy in 1958. He dearly loved the people of Helper and thoroughly enjoyed serving them at Chuck’s Pharmacy from 1961-2006. Chuck was a friend to all who knew him, he never turned his back to those in need. Whether you were a stranger just passing through, a life-long friend or someone who just needed your prescriptions filled, you were welcome to come and “shoot the bull” and always left with a friend in Chuck.
    Chuck was honored to serve his community as the Mayor of Helper City for two consecutive terms from 1970-1978. He enjoyed many hobbies particularly trap-shooting, hunting and fishing at the cabin in Scofield, and watching Notre Dame football.  We will never forget his constant reminder to all of us about “how good Notre Dame football is going to be next year.”  Go Irish!!!
    Chuck had many great accomplishments but his greatest was his family. He married Mary Tallerico on December 27, 1958 at Notre Dame De’ Lourdes Catholic Church.  Together they had four daughters; locally known as “Charlie’s Angels”, and he “wouldn’t trade one of his girls for any boy in the world”.  Chuck and Mary have seven grandchildren whom he was extremely proud of and reminded them always of how lucky they were to have such good kids. Whitney Waterfall, Cole Waterfall, Freston Smith, Wyatt Henrie, Ryker Smith, Quade Henrie and Quincy Henrie.  They also have three great-grandchildren, Dominic Cowan, Konlee Cowan and Brodi Waterfall.  
    Chuck is survived by his wife, Mary Ghirardelli. Daughters, Keely Ghirardelli, (Maple Valley, WA); Wendy (Nick) Milovich, Salt Lake, UT; Cindy (Mike) Smith, Helper, UT; Cory (Shane) Henrie, Price, UT.  Sister, Norine (Ronald) Jewkes, Kenilworth, UT. Sisters-in-law, Marlene Ghirardelli, Price, UT; LouAnn Varner, Colorado Springs, CO; Jerry (Dixon) Black, Helper, UT. and many loving nieces and nephews.
    Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Rose Ghirardelli, brothers, Joseph Ghirardelli Jr. and Richard Ghirardelli, In-Law’s Louie and Florence Tallerico.
    Mass of the Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 10:00 a.m., St. Anthony Catholic Church.  Vigil service, Tuesday evening 7:00 p.m. at the church in Helper.  Family will receive friends at St. Anthony Catholic Church Tuesday and Wednesday one hour prior to services.  Committal service, Mt. View Cemetery, Helper.  Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of Chuck online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net