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CHARLES W. "BUD" CRATE

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CHARLES CRATE Obituary

Charles W. 'Bud' Crate LAWRENCEVILLE Charles W. "Bud" Crate passed away on Friday, Feb. 6, 2015, at home. Born in Trenton, Bud was a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville. He was a member of the New Jersey Air Force National Guard from 1964-1970. Bud was a retiree of General Motors, where he was employed for 38 years as a tool-and-die maker. Son of the late Stanford and Loretta Crate, he is survived by his sister, Barbara Banasik; two nieces, Bonnie Lynn Durcanin and Tracy Durcanin Hossler Voacolo; two great-nieces Ashley and Lauren Hossler; his cousin, Richard Schieferstein (Sharlene), and several other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Bud were held on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015, at 2 p.m. at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors, 650 Lawrence Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Interment follows at Ewing Cemetery. Calling hours were held on Wednesday from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to VNA of Mercer County, 171 Jersey Street, Trenton, NJ 08611. To send a condolence to the family or for directions please visit www.poulsonvanhise.com. Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors 650 Lawrence Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (609) 396-8168

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Published by The Times of Trenton on Feb. 12, 2015.

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Lorraine Weiss

July 1, 2015

I would like to express my condolences for the loss of Bud. I know there isn't enough words to say to take the pain away but I hope you all have the strength, love, peace, and courage to move forward daily. I am thankful that he was a part of my life in the past and then as a friend. I will always cherish the good memories we had and he will always have a place in my heart.

Sheila Gunning

February 19, 2015

So sorry to hear of Buddy's passing.

Dot Plant

February 14, 2015

My sincere condolences to the sister and family of Buddy. I have known Buddy since the 9th grade. He was my first love. My thought and prayers are with you fondly Dot Plant

Kathy Schwartz

February 13, 2015

I was sorry to hear of Bud's passing. He and my brother, Bud, were good friends for many years. He was a wonderful person. Thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

February 13, 2015

To Barbara and all of Charlies relatives, my wife and I offer our condolences on the passing of Charlie. I met and worked with him while employed at G. M. When he was married , he and his wife Lorraine visited our home in Ewing . He accepted being a God Father for one of our twin daughters , Linda . May he rest in peace . Dolores and Joe Chepega

Gary & Gerry Roselle

February 12, 2015

To Charlie's Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. Gary met him many years ago at the Broken Drum and we also knew him through our mutual friend Pete. We were in his company many times especially at the shore. He was a great guy and now he's an angel in heaven. May he rest in peace...Gary & Gerry Roselle

Gary & Gerry Roselle

February 12, 2015

To Charlie's Family, We were so sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. We knew him through Pete Mercatanti and have been in his company many times especially down the shore. Gary met him at the Broken Drum many years ago. He was a great guy and now he's in heaven. May he rest in peace....

Don Fowler

February 12, 2015

Deepest sympathies to Charles family.

Charles Miller

February 12, 2015

Sorry to see of Charlie's passing, I worked with him for 30 years.

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650 Lawrence Rd. Rt. 206, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

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