Charles Raymond Banks

January 8, 1943 – June 2, 2025

Charles Raymond Banks, age 82, of Township of Washington, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025.

Born on January 8, 1943, in Livingston Manor, New York, Charles was the beloved son of the late Raymond and Christine Banks. He proudly played on the Livingston Manor High School, football, basketball, baseball and track teams. He was an integral part of the basketball team, which achieved a historic 42-game winning streak.

After graduating from Broome Technical College. Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran who honorably served in Korea during the Vietnam War, including a 14 month deployment. He later established a long and successful career as a Project Manager, respected for his professionalism and dedication.

Charles was also an avid golfer who loved the challenge and camaraderie of the game. He was a devoted father to Kevin (and his wife Amanda) Banks and Cheryl (and her husband James) Cipolla, and a proud grandfather to Dylan, Caroline, Christian, and Kyle. He was also a proud and protective brother of Gladys, Becky and Karen. Loving Uncle to several nieces and nephews. He will be remembered for his kindness, warmth, steady presence, and generous heart. Charles was predeceased by his parents, Raymond and Christine Banks.

A Memorial Celebration of Life to honor Charles’s will be held Saturday, June 28th from 1-5PM at the Soldier Hill Golf Course, 99 Palisade Ave., Emerson, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Valley Hospice, whose care provided comfort to Charles and his family @ Valleyhospitalfoundation.org/donate and select "I want to support Hospice".