Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carlos Eduardo Dimitrio Freyre of West Palm Beach, Florida, on August 2, 2024, at the age of 79.
Carlos was born on December 15, 1944, in Lima, Perú. He grew up in Callao and La Punta. He graduated from the historic Colegio Don Bosco del Callao. He married Ana Luz Montenegro in 1969 and raised two daughters, Anita and Claudia, in Chosica, Perú, until they immigrated to South Florida in 1984. He was a hard worker in a variety of jobs from construction to restaurants. He was best known as a beloved service attendant at the PGA National Resort & Spa for 28 years.
Carlos was a kind and radiant man who made friends with everyone around him and brought joy into their lives. He was a proud American citizen. All his life, he remembered fondly the piano his mother played for him, which sparked a lifelong love of classical music and ballet. His love of music also brought him to dance every chance he could, up till his very last days. He was a gentle soul, full of character, who cared deeply for his wife and family. He enjoyed eating and drinking in the company of family and friends, and he was famous for the eloquence of both his toasts and his prayers.
Carlos is survived by his wife, Ana; his twin sister, Marcela Dimitrio Freyre; his daughters, Anita and Claudia; his three grandchildren, Paloma Leite, Penelope Poekert, and Charlie Poekert; his son-in-law, Phil Poekert, and Mark Cleghorn.
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Con mucha tristeza, anunciamos el fallecimiento de Carlos Eduardo Dimitrio Freyre de West Palm Beach, Florida, el viernes 2 de agosto de 2024, a la edad de 79 años.
Carlos nació un viernes 15 de diciembre de 1944 en Lima, Perú. Creció en Callao y La Punta. Se graduó del histórico Colegio Don Bosco del Callao. Se casó con Ana Luz Montenegro en 1969 y crió a dos hijas, Anita y Claudia, en Chosica, Perú, hasta que emigraron al sur de Florida en 1984. Trabajó duro en una variedad de trabajos, desde construcción hasta restaurantes. Fue más conocido como un querido asistente de servicio en el PGA National Resort & Spa durante 28 años.
Carlos era un hombre amable y radiante que se hizo amigo de todos los que lo rodeaban y trajo alegría a sus vidas. Era un orgulloso ciudadano estadounidense. Durante toda su vida, recordó con cariño el piano que su madre tocaba para él, lo que despertó un amor por la música clásica y el ballet. Su amor por la música también lo llevó a bailar cada vez que podía, hasta sus últimos días. Era un alma gentil, llena de carácter, que se preocupaba profundamente por su esposa y su familia. Disfrutaba de comer y beber en compañía de familiares y amigos, y era famoso por la elocuencia de sus brindis y sus oraciones.
A Carlos le sobreviven su esposa, Ana; su hermana gemela, Marcela Dimitrio Freyre; sus hijas, Anita y Claudia; sus tres nietos, Paloma Leite, Penelope Poekert y Charlie Poekert; su yerno, Phil Poekert, y Mark Cleghorn.
Memory wall
Your laugh and your giggle will stay with me forever. It was contagious and it made you feel warm and loved. Such a gentle soul. I will always remember that every time you arrived to a family gathering, it was always a celebration! Definitely an incomplete family gathering without you. You will be missed tremendously my sweet Uncle. I love you. Rest easy. ❤️🙏
Thank you, uncle Charlie. You will always be remembered.
What a life, eh? I remember the first time I met you. I think it was the summer of 84, maybe? You know, the one where the five of us girls terrorized Bonaventure all summer. Yeah, that one. And you took us for rides in your shiny, blue Cadillac. Your pride and joy (no offense, Anita and Claudia). Even at such a young age, I recall how proud you were of that car and how you kept her shiny and beautiful. I have many memories with you and all of them were good. I never saw a bad side of you. You were humble, sweet, happy, hard-working, and goofy. You will be missed by many. I know I am one of them. May you rest peacefully, never work another day in your life, and may you cruise the skies in your brand-new heavenly Cadillac (let's make this one a convertible, shall we?), with the top down, NOT checking out the cute ladies up there. Until we meet again, keep smiling and dancing. Love you Uncle Charlie!
PS: We did NOT experiment with cigarettes in the lounge of the hotel you worked at. Nothing to worry about (Wink, wink; nudge, nudge).
Service
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Se llevará a cabo una misa fúnebre en la Iglesia Católica St. Juliana, 4500 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405, el viernes 23 de agosto a las 11 a. m., seguida de una ceremonia de entierro a la 1 p. m. en el Cementerio Our Lady Queen of Peace en 10941 Southern Blvd, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.
4500 S Dixie Hwy
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
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En vez de flores, la familia agradece las donaciones a Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach: https://www.ccdpb.org/get-involved/donate.html
