Charles Gilman

Charles Gilman – of Lynn and formerly of Chelsea, entered into rest on Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the age of 97. The dear uncle of Ronna Greif. The cherished granduncle of Richard Greif and his wife Katherine Cruise and the treasured great-uncle of Noah and Luke. The loving brother of the late Arthur Gilman and Edith Alpert. Dear son of the late Joseph and Mary (Grossman) Gilman.

Charlie grew up in Chelsea, MA, and graduated from Chelsea High School. After graduating high school he enlisted in the Air Force during World War II and was stationed in Alaska. Charlie went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Business from Boston University. He was an Internal Auditor for RCA Records. Charlie loved old movies and music, especially Frank Sinatra. He liked the Three Stooges and vodka martinis. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

A graveside funeral service for Charles will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at 12:00 noon at Ahavath Achim Anshe Sfard Cemetery, 89 Lake Shore Road, Lynn, MA 01904.

Shiva will be held at the home of Charlie’s niece, Ronna Greif, on Wednesday, February 5th from 2:00 to 6:00PM.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society, 3 Speen Street, Suite 250, Framingham, MA 01701 or via www.cancer.org.