Age 93

Loving husband of the late Mary. Adored father of Chuck (Denise), Larry (Ruth), Ann Marie (Mike) Chupa and Ray (Lynn). Cherished grandfather of Nicole, Angela, Christopher, Mary Beth, Carolyn, Matthew, Maria, Larry, Angelena, Anthony and Allison. Treasured great grandfather of Lily Ann. Dear brother of Rita, Connie, Mary and the late Alfonse and Paul.

Charles served in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean Conflict. He was an avid boater, car enthusiast and loved the cottage.

Visitation Friday 2 pm with a 7pm Evening Service at the John N. Santeiu and Son Funeral Home, 1139 N. Inkster Road, Garden City (between Ford Road and Cherry Hill). In state Saturday 9:30AM until the 10AM Funeral Service at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 31530 Beechwood (at Merriman Road, 2 blocks north of Ford Rd.).

In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorials to Our Lady of Hope Cancer Center, 14555 Levan Rd., Livonia MI 48154.