- Date Of Death: February 22, 2007
- State: Connecticut
Dorothy Shabon Charlis, 95, of 103 Meadow Wood Rd., Branford, passed away peacefully at home Feb. 22, 2007, with her loving family beside her. She was the widow of Donald Ciarleglio. Mrs. Charlis was born in Russia on March 29, 1911, daughter of the late Stephen & Anastasia Shabon. She worked as a medical secretary in the office of the late Dr. Max Berlowe until they both retired. She was a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, The Jolly Time Seniors and Canoe Brook Sr. Center. She was talented in knitting and in needlework. She is survived by 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Santone of Branford & Patricia DeFrancesco of West Haven; a brother, Michael Shabon of Branford; 7 grandchildren, Kenneth (LeAnn) Santone, Catheryn (Mark) DeCaprio, Gregory (Lila) Santone, Timothy (Gerarda) Santone, Paul, Susan & Peter (Carrie) DeFrancesco; and 14 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by 2 sisters, Anna & Antanena Shabon.
