Charles Edward Sciortino

Charles Edward Sciortino, age 77, of Cumming, GA died on August 15, 2009 at Embracing Hospice House. He was preceded in death by his son, Darryl Sciortino.

Mr. Sciortino served in the US Marines in Korea at a MASH unit near the front lines. Following his military service, he started flying seaplanes and then spent the remainder of his career as a pilot with Eastern Airlines.

Mr. Sciortino is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce R. Sciortino, of Cumming, GA; sons, David Sciortino and Richard Sciortino of Cumming, GA and Ron Sciortino of Sugar Hill, GA; daughters, Carolyn Sciortino Nicholas and Charlene Sciortino Fairchild of Cumming, GA and Janet Sciortino Nichols of Hixson, TN; sister, Josie Held of Louisiana; and 6 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, August 19, 2009 in the chapel of McDonald and Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Sawnee View Gardens. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 19, 2009 from 1:00 â