Seems Mr. Modica had a heart attack while closing the market yesterday, hit his head hard in the fall and lost quite a bit of blood. Fortunately, Mrs. Modica was there and several people were readily available to perform CPR. He is in the hospital in Pensacola, must wait for blockage repair due to the blood loss. This man is one of the most beloved people in the South Walton community, don't you think? Please keep Charlie Modica, Sr. in your thoughts and prayers.
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SoWal Insider
I remember during summer breaks working at Perspicasity and going to Modica every day for a cola and a granny smith apple. He was always soooooo nice.....
Beach Lover
So sorry to hear about Mr. Modica. We always look forward to seeing him. He has such a warm smile. We will definitely be praying for healing and full recovery.
beats on hood
Oh, how awful! I just saw him last Saturday morning on a ladder restocking and arranging the items on the shelves. I was thinking to myself, shouldn't someone younger be up on that ladder.? I'm in there a lot - frankly I think that he hasn't seemed as perky and conversational in the past few months as normal.I pray for a quick and complete recovery for him.
Meow
Thanks for the update Donna. Keep us posted and when things stabilize maybe we can send him get well notes. He is Mr. Seaside to me.
SoWal Expert
Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Mr. Modica!!! He is such a likeable guy. Treats every customer like a regular.
Beach Fanatic
Wishing Mr. Modica a speedy recovery, too. Let's hope that he gets whatever surgery he needs (those bypasses are pretty straightforward these days, I hear) and heals quickly. He sure is loved by a lot of people.
fartblossom
i don't know him, but if you all are so fond of him, he must be a gem, he will be in my thoughts
percy
Seems Mr. Modica had a heart attack while closing the market yesterday, hit his head hard in the fall and lost quite a bit of blood. Fortunately, Mrs. Modica was there and several people were readily available to perform CPR. He is in the hospital in Pensacola, must wait for blockage repair due to the blood loss. This man is one of the most beloved people in the South Walton community, don't you think? Please keep Charlie Modica, Sr. in your thoughts and prayers.Yes, without a doubt. Even seeing the title of your post made me nervous, Donna. Please keep us updated.
Skunky
Yes, without a doubt. Even seeing the title of your post made me nervous, Donna. Please keep us updated.
Me too. It had that obituary look to it. Hope he is back up and at 'em soon.
SoWal Insider
He's definately Mr. Seaside.
SoWal Expert
i don't know him, but if you all are so fond of him, he must be a gem, he will be in my thoughts...a gem indeed. To me, Charlie, Sr. is as much a symbol of Seaside to me as anything else in Seaside.
You see, you never know who may need your blood. ;-)
Admin
Get well soon Mr. Modica.
Everyone please post your thoughts and prayers on this thread and I will make sure he sees it.
Everyone please post your thoughts and prayers on this thread and I will make sure he sees it.
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SoWal Staff
Get well soon Mr. Modica.
I hope he gets well soon. He is such a sweetheart!
Beach Fanatic
He always has a smile on his face and a willingness to help his customers. My thoughts and prayers are with him. I agree that he is Mr. Seaside !!
Beach Lover
Have received updates that Mr. Modica is doing well at Sacred Heart. Head injury was not as bad as feared. He has had angioplast successfully and is off his ventilator. I understand he will be getting up for the first time today and per Charlie (his son) looks much better than he did 2 days ago.
His family appreciates all thoughts and prayers.
His family appreciates all thoughts and prayers.
Beach Lover
Great News!! Thanks for the update. There is power in prayer and sounds like he had good care too!
Beach Lover
I agree that he is **the** Mr. Seaside, and just the thread line scared me to fear the worst. I'm delighted he's doing better, but certainly my family and I will keep him in our thoughts and prayers. It wouldn't be a trip to the beach for us without a visit to Modica's and he has always been so pleasant. Certainly customers can be snarly and upset at times, but he never seemed to lose his cool.
Meow
:clap_1: Oh happy news...oh happy day!!! We you, Mr. Modica!!!
you, Mr. Modica!!!
Beach Fanatic
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Modica family and the good news of his recovery is wonderful!!
beats on hood
Have received updates that Mr. Modica is doing well at Sacred Heart. Head injury was not as bad as feared. He has had angioplast successfully and is off his ventilator. I understand he will be getting up for the first time today and per Charlie (his son) looks much better than he did 2 days ago.Yay! He is "Mr. Seaside." So sweet and such a gentleman!
His family appreciates all thoughts and prayers.
Beach Fanatic
Thanks for the update. Glad to hear.
Beach Lover
Yay! He is "Mr. Seaside." So sweet and such a gentleman!
Sorry to hear about "Mr. Seaside".....he's in our prayers.
We're leaving for Seagrove on Sunday and will miss Charlie's
smiling face around Modica for the time being. He has always
made us "Hoosier's" feel
The carry-out deli is exceptionally nice having that option for
lunch/dinner and the key lime pie
.Anyway, hope Charlie's up and about soon!!
Wishing a Speedy Recovery!!!
percy
Have received updates that Mr. Modica is doing well at Sacred Heart. Head injury was not as bad as feared. He has had angioplast successfully and is off his ventilator. I understand he will be getting up for the first time today and per Charlie (his son) looks much better than he did 2 days ago.Coast, thank you so much for the update! That is great news.
His family appreciates all thoughts and prayers.
Beach Fanatic
Such a wonderful person! Such a joy!
Sacred Heart you say. Did his Charles Jr. have any idea how long he will be in the hospital?
Sacred Heart you say. Did his Charles Jr. have any idea how long he will be in the hospital?
Beach FanaticAuthor
This update on Mr. Modica made my day! Yes, head injuries often look worse than they are, lots of blood. I'll bet he'll be back at the market very soon. What a nice man; what a nice family!
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