Charles Dennis Vultaggio
Charles Dennis Vultaggio, 84, passed away December 4, 2023, in Newport TN. Chuck was born in Beloit WI to Joyce Hayes and Charles Vultaggio. After high school he joined the Navy and served his country for 4 years. After serving in Guam Chuck got used to the warmer climate and moved his mother and brother to sunny Santa Barbara CA. Having had a automotive repair background, he started his own business in Carpinteria, CA specializing in VW’s. It didn’t take Chuck long to make a name for himself and his repair shop Chuck’s VW Service was a success. He was a well loved mechanic in the VW community. During that time he enjoyed competing in different types of auto racing. After many years of hard work, Chuck retired in 2005 closing the doors of his shop in Goleta CA. He then moved to Tennessee, where he met a lot of new friends and continued to help people with their Volkswagen’s. His favorite hobby was to take his beloved Orange VW “Thing” to car shows around Tennessee. He lived his best life chatting it up with other VW enthusiasts.
Chuck is survived by his children, Tony Vultaggio, Gina Vultaggio Tuttle and Nick Vultaggio, his 6 grandchildren, his sister Mary Vultaggio, his brothers Joe Vultaggio and Steve Herron, 3 nieces and 4 nephews.
A small memorial service for his family will take place this summer.