Charles was a devout husband, beloved father of 11 children, cherished grandfather of 65, and great grandfather of 47. He was the supporting pillar of his family and a trusted voice of reason for anyone needing advice. Charles modeled and centered his life in his Catholic faith and taught his children to do the same.
Charles is preceded in death by his mother, Mildred and father, Charles Sr, by his sister, June, brother, Thomas, brother, Benjamin, infant granddaughter, Angelina, and infant great grandson, Owen. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sharon, and children, Mark, Deanna, Charles III, Stephanie, Christopher, David, Elizabeth, Theresa, Christina, Sharon, and Mary.
Charles was born in New Hampshire during the Great New England Hurricane of 1938. He was the 4th and lasting surviving child of his parents. Charles served in the Army Reserves during the Korean War. He married his wife, Sharon in November 1959. He was a life-long employee of Trans World Airlines until his retirement in the 1990's. Charles was a regular parishioner of Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Kansas City, Missouri.
A visitation for Charles will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at St. Vincent de Paul Church, with a rosary at 10:30 AM. Following the rosary, the Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow services in Resurrection Cemetery, Kansas City, Missouri. In lieu of flowers, please send donations c/o Father Goldade to: Sain Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 3106 Flora Ave, Kansas City, MO 64109.
