Roger John "Chev" Chiaverini's Obituary
“Chev” Chiaverini, age 84, went to his last practice October 19, 2010. He was born in Taranta, Peligna, Italy October 17, 1926 to John and Mary (Madonna) Chiaverini. He married the former Dorothy Trempel of Fort Wayne, IN December 19, 1953. SURVIVING him is his wife of 56 years, Dorothy “Dot”; his son Mark (Alyssa) Chiaverini of Muskegon; 7 grandchildren, Roger, Blake, Celine, Haylie and Brianna Chiaverini; and Patrick and Kyrie Watson of Brocton, IL; a sister, Theresa Oehmke of Iowa City, IA. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Susan Watson, and his younger sister, Sister Joanne Chiaverini. Chev coached football for fifty years (thirty-one as a head football coach). His teams were winners; just as he was with his family and friends. Chev loved the practice field as much as the game. He and his wife loved high school football. Chev was inducted into the Michigan High School Football Coaches Association and also the Muskegon Area Sports Hall of Fame in 1998. He was a lifetime member of the American Football Coaches Association. In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral service. A MEMORIAL VISITATION will be held Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at The Sytsema Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 737 Apple Ave 231-726-5210. In lieu of flowers, MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be made to the American Heart Association. Share memories with the family at their on-line guest book @www.sytsemafh.com.
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