He was a New York City Policeman and a veteran of the US Navy and the US Marine Corps.
Surviving is his wife, Felice Grefe; son, Robert Charles Grefe (Darlene); daughters, Karen L. Sewell, Kathleen Sohn, Kelly Maggio (Roberto), Jennifer Cahoon; sister, Carol Bacchi; grandchildren, Nicholas, Zachary, Robert, Nicole, Kaleb, Christopher and Jordan; great grandchildren, Taylor, Owen, and Evelyn.
A memorial service will be held 2:00pm, Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at Cotten Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the memorial service.