This was posted by Loree Jon Hasson on FB.
I had two men in my life that I called dad. Well, (Charlie) Charles J. Ursitti was always my second dad. He is now at peace in heaven rooting for me from above with my dad. I got to speak with him yesterday and still having a good sense of humor he talked about my first World Championship win and how my poor mom was sitting in the middle of him and my dad. With each shot and safety they elbowed, nudged, and punched my mom
He also said he would be Refereeing Willie and Fats again. 
For those who did not know Charlie, he put pool on TV, and I don’t mean just any TV, I am talking ABC’s Wide World of Sports with Howard Cosell every Saturday!!! Great times for our sport. He also became one of the biggest billiard historians with his collection of photos and such in the world.
He told me that his greatest day was when he was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame for the Meritorious Award. I was honored when he asked me to introduce him that night. I will always cherish that moment.
I will miss him dearly, but just knowing he is with my dad and his loved ones makes it ok.
I had two men in my life that I called dad. Well, (Charlie) Charles J. Ursitti was always my second dad. He is now at peace in heaven rooting for me from above with my dad. I got to speak with him yesterday and still having a good sense of humor he talked about my first World Championship win and how my poor mom was sitting in the middle of him and my dad. With each shot and safety they elbowed, nudged, and punched my mom
He also said he would be Refereeing Willie and Fats again. For those who did not know Charlie, he put pool on TV, and I don’t mean just any TV, I am talking ABC’s Wide World of Sports with Howard Cosell every Saturday!!! Great times for our sport. He also became one of the biggest billiard historians with his collection of photos and such in the world.
He told me that his greatest day was when he was inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame for the Meritorious Award. I was honored when he asked me to introduce him that night. I will always cherish that moment.
I will miss him dearly, but just knowing he is with my dad and his loved ones makes it ok.
