Photo courtesy of Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc - Village of Johnson
Bangor, Pennsylvania
Jan 13, 1947 – Jan 29, 2018 (Age 71)
Charles J. Jarvis, Jr.
Charles J. Jarvis, Jr., 71, of Bangor, PA, formerly of Bensalem, PA passed away Monday, January 29th, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Charles was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 13, 1947, a son of Frances (Stuhltrager) Jarvis, of Bensalem, PA and the late Charles J. Jarvis, Sr.
Charles worked for Broad Core Investment Management Co., Shrewsberry, NJ. He was a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. At the 1969 graduation ceremony, he was acknowledged as the cadet who contributed the most to athletics. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, during the Vietnam War. Throughout his lifetime, he enjoyed fishing, coin collecting, and raising golden retrievers.
He was a member of the Bangor Church of the Nazarene, in Bangor, PA.
In addition to his mother Frances, he is survived by three daughters, Janine Corsetti, wife of Joe, Nadia Jarvis, Dana Jarvis; his son, Jonathan Jarvis; two sisters, Jeanne Quinn, wife of Terry, Ann Lucille; his brother, James Jarvis; 5 grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister Mary Elizabeth Jarvis.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at St. Ephrem Catholic Church, 5400 Hulmeville Road, Bensalem, PA 19020. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM, in the church. Interment at Resurrection Cemetery, Bensalem, PA. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Gaffney Parsons Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. "Village of Johnsonville", Bangor, PA. Online condolences may be offered at gaffneyparsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions, in Charles' memory, may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Charlie was a great guy...always was a help to me with whatever I did. Rest in peace Charlie.
John Dulczak
June 05, 2019 | Cherry Hill, NJ | Coworker
The first football game I went to was at West Point when Charlie was the star running back. I became infatuated with the game by watching Charlie. I always remembered Charlie, and today was the Army /Navy game which made me think of him, so I googled him and saw this obituary. Its amazing how someone we watch in a football game when we are 13 can make such an impression on us. My youngest son played 2 football games against Army, 1 game at Yankee Stadium, which brought back the memory of...
Jim Stewart
December 08, 2018 | Durham, CT | Acquaintance
I knew Charlie when he was an Assistant Coach at AAA, West Point, New York. I was their secretary and have so many fond memories of him. Charlie always had a ready smile and was such a perfect gentleman. I have never forgotten him all these years (he was so handsome) and such a nice guy..God Bless you, Charlie and Rest In Peace.
Kathleen Mulrenin
November 06, 2018 | Wake Forest, NC | Friend
I knew and worked for Charlies when he was an assistant coach of football at AAA at West Point....Even tho we are all so young then, he was such a gentleman at all times. I will always remember his ready smile and how handsome he was.....never forgot you Charlie, and never will.
Kathleen Mulrenin
November 06, 2018 | Wake Forest, NC | Coworker
I was a Plebe when Charlie visited West Point considering playing football for the academy. I showed him around and recommended he join. The rest is history. We played together on Football & Lacrosse teams. I just visited him in September 2017. Little did I know that would be the last time I would see him. What a fine person and a great team mate. I will miss him!
Terry Young
April 29, 2018 | Horseshoe Bend, ID | Friend
I played against Charlie in the Philadelphia City Football Game at Franklin Field that was played on December 12th 1964. I played for Frankford H.S. and we lost in the last 56 seconds 19-18. I remember tackling Charlie twice...and I could readily see why he starred later at West Point because when he ran straight at you ,you had the choice of moving out of his way or meeting both of his knees . I chose the latter. That's why I knew he would excel wherever he played football. Charlie may you...
Bill Kohler
March 18, 2018 | Holland, PA | Friend
My sincerest sympathies and prayers to the Jarvis family. I was a classmate of his at Saint Charles School and in his graduating class at Father Judge H.S. He was a true leader and a gentlemen. Rest in peace, Charlie.
(Fr.) Mike Rzonca, St. Jerome's, Phila.,PA
February 19, 2018
I had the good fortune to reconnect with Charlie during the Army Sports Hall of Fame weekend last September. Despite his circumstances he managed to stay strong and be positive. We had the best time reminiscing about so many things. I will forever have fond memories of those times we shared at West Point in the '60s. Rest in Peace...
Bob Mischak, Jr.
February 18, 2018 | Alameda, CA
We lay you to rest
But the legacy of your life will be cheering us on
to live our best lives
To a tremendous Man
Who lived a glorious life
Thanks for everything
R.I.P. Charlie
Vicki Burkart
February 12, 2018 | Souderton, PA