Submitted by: Dan Rich

Charles E. Scussell

Oct. 22, 1914 - Dec. 31, 2007

South Bend Tribune 1/4/2008
SOUTH BEND - Charles E. "Charlie" Scussell, 93, of St. Petersburg, FL, died Monday, December 31, 2007, at Gracewood Nursing Home, under Hospice care.

He was born in South Bend, IN on October 22, 1914. He was a musician first with his own band of five loyal members (Peptones) and a man of many different trades.

He was a lifetime member of the South Bend Federation of Musicians and played in the South Bend Symphony Orchestra. He worked at Sears & Roebuck for a number of years. Survivors include: two daughters, Janice Rozwarski of St. Petersburg, FL and Jeanne Witucki of South Bend, IN; a son, Edward D. of Albuquerque, NM; eight grandchildren, Denise, Dawn and Doug Rozwarski of St. Petersburg, Theresa Wysong and Kim Izdepski of South Bend, IN, Christine King of Indianapolis, IN, Samantha of California and David Scussel of Colorado; eight great-grandchildren, Dustin, Morgan, Ross Jr., Angela, Austin, Quintin, Madi and Kelsey; and two step-great-grandsons, Keith and Daniel.

In lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations be made to The Hospice of the Florida Suncoast, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33760. A memorial service will be held on Saturday at Anderson-McQueen NE Chapel at 11:00 a.m.