Charles Stephen Krivanek Jr.

Charles Stephen Krivanek, Jr., 96, passed away peacefully and with family on July 28, 2026. He was born on September 10, 1929 in his family home in Maplewood, NJ. He was a 1947 graduate of Union High School. Charles never missed a class reunion attending his last 75th reunion and looking forward to his upcoming 80th. He served in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division in the Korean War.

Charles owned the Old Cider Mill Grove in Union, NJ, a successful indoor and outdoor catering business. After living in Union for 52 years, he sold the family business and built his dream home in White Township, NJ. Later he would retire to Ormond Beach, Florida. There he was unwaveringly supported by loving neighbors and friends.

Charles was active for many years in the Classic Car Club of America. He and his wife enjoyed taking his 1941 Cadillac on many of the club's sponsored caravans. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #33 for 65 years. He also enjoyed spending time at his home in Bermuda. Charles will be remembered by all as a patriotic American. His American flag was always flying proudly wherever he called home.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Wilma, sons Charles III and Randall, daughters Karen Mann and Kris Mench, step-children Laura DiRenzo and Fredrick Gebhart, eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his first wife, Marilyn Krivanek.

Donations can be made in his Charles' memory to Advent Hospital Hospice Care of Volusia County, please see the link below.