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Charles Koske Obituary
CAMDEN, DE—Charles Koske passed away Friday, February 21, 2014 in his home. He was 86.
He was born on June 7, 1927 in Trenton, New Jersey, son of the late Charles and Lillian (Bergman) Koske.
Charles served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy from 1945-46. He later worked as a supervisor in air freight.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #2 of Dover, Sampson Vets in New York, and the Harvest Years Senior Center.
Charles enjoyed antique cars and car models.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Elsa and daughter Sharon.
Charles is survived by his second wife, Miriam (Honey); daughter, Deborah and son-in-law, Phillip Sechrist; two step-daughters, Eileen Nuttal and Kathy Doan; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 27 at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, 3816 E. State St. Ext., Hamilton, New Jersey, where visitation will be one hour earlier. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Jude Hospital or Sloan Kettering Cancer Society.
Letters of condolences can be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com.
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Michele(Shelly) Massaro
February 26, 2014
Debbie, I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my deepest sympathy. You are in my prayers xo
Kathy Doan
February 26, 2014
Debbie & Family, I'm truly sorry for your loss. Although we've had very little contact since our parents got married, I want you to know that I love Charlie and will miss him. Sorry I can't be at the funeral, but you will all be in my heart.
February 26, 2014
Daddy, I miss you so much but I know you are in a good place. You will always be in my heart and my mind. I love you and will see you in heaven some day. Deb
Audrey and Joe maddaloni
February 25, 2014
Debbie we are so sorry for the loss of your father..may you find the strength to get thru this difficult time..I still have the bench on our front porch that he gave us
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