Carl Thomas Checklick's Obituary
Carl Thomas Checklick of Fort Myers, Florida passed away peacefully at Gulf Coast Medical Center on Thursday, November 7, 2019 following some recent health challenges. He was 67 years old.Carl was born in Saffern, New York on March 22, 1952, the proud son of Elizabeth F. (Uzdavinis) and John J. Checklick. He was a career member of the Iona-McGregor Fire District and retired from the Department at the rank of Battalion Chief. Carl was also the owner and operator of Rumel Farms in Fort Myers during his retirement years and will be long remembered for the pageantry and peace offered by the Dove Releases he arranged for memorial events, weddings and other gatherings. Sadly, Carl was preceded in passing by his beloved wife Melody Ann Checklick who died in 2017. Carl was a greatly admired person who earned the respect and love of all he knew. He will be greatly missed and warmly remembered by everyone.Immediate funeral ceremonies are private. The family is planning a future memorial event for Carl which will take place in the near future. Please check with a family member or back here for further information concerning this celebration of his life which will posted as soon as further details become available.To share a story or photo, leave a tribute or to offer condolences to the family at this difficult time, please visit Carl’s memorial webpage at www.fortmyersmemorial.com and sign his guestbook.
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