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Charles Eriksen Obituary
Point Pleasant - Charles Eriksen passed away Wednesday July 8, 2020 at his residence in Point Pleasant. He was born in Newark, NJ and was raised in Point Pleasant. He graduated Ocean Road School in 1961 and he was in the first graduating class of Point Pleasant Boro High School in 1965.
His parents operated the Cottage Restaurant at Ken's Landing in the 1960's were Charlie worked. He was also a mate on the Norma K Boats.
As soon as he got his Driver's License he started working for Atlantic Coast Newspaper Company on Broadway and than in Lakewood Industrial Park before they became Jersey Distributors in Toms River on Route 9.
He attended Ocean County College in 1968 before getting drafted into the Army. He served in Vietnam in 1969 winning the Bronze Star . After getting out of the service in 1971 he married Jonelle. They had a news route in Leisure Village called Jo-Mar News for many years. During this time Charlie drove tractor trailers for Fast Forward for 20 years than Baker's Express as a driver for 15 years retiring in 2012.
He was predeceased by his wife in 2001, his son Warren in 2012 and his sister Cheryl in 2019.
Surviving are his children Tracey Martin and her companion John Dadas, his son-in-law Luis Cordero, Joseph Martin, Jay McCarthy and his wife Pamela, Patrick McCarthy and his wife Ronnie, and Michael McCarthy ; his grandchildren, Brandy, Jessica, Joseph, Taylor and Jared Martin, Shane and Patrick McCarthy; many cousins; his best friends Russell Wilkins and Ronnie Irwin, Nonee and Bridget Bartlett, Sandy, Terry and John Johansen.
Visitation will be Wednesday July 15, 2020 from 9:00 am-11:00 am at Colonial Funeral Home, 2170 Hwy.88, Brick. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Brielle.
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Kay sand & David smith
August 6, 2020
Sending our thoughts and sympathy to all of you
From Jonelle’s brother David
Tracey Martin
July 20, 2020
As soon as you entered my life I knew everything was going to be ok. I called you my dad since the very beginning because you already loved me unconditionally til you left us July 8th 2020. You have taught me so much about life and you have been my mentor my whole adult life. You were the perfect pop pop to my daughter Brandy and I thank you for treating her as such. All your friends and family adored you and you will be in their hearts forever. I want to thank everyone for paying tribute to my dad who loved each and every one of you. Dad, I love and sorely miss you as my heart bleeds without your presence. May you rest in peace with all your angels and God Almighty. Thank you again for being my daddy, i will do everything in my power to keep your house as beautiful as you kept it all these years. I am honored to have had this opportunity and be a great neighbor as you were. Bye my father, I weep for you always. Your loving daughter, Tracey Martin Eriksen
Scaringella Family
July 15, 2020
We will always cherish the 20 years that we were fortunate enough to be your neighbor. Definitely won the neighbor lottery. Your cheerful countenance inspired me on a daily basis. Thank you for all of the laughs over the years.
Say hi to Cheryl for us I know God is blessing you with a daily trip on the Norma K....hope you catch a doormat!
We love ya buddy.
Tony, Sarah, Nico, Luca, Matteo,
The and your favorite dog next door, Wexi
Sylvia Novak
July 15, 2020
Love and kindness were your traits. You will always be remembered and loved.
Ed and Sylvia Novak
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Marie Hagemann
July 14, 2020
Charlie was always cheerful and I fondly remember the many backyard talks we had over the years.
Jessica Martin
July 14, 2020
Grandpa,
There is noone in this world who will ever match up to the kindness and the big heart you have. You always made me laugh and cheered me up with your positivity and sense of humor. You never told me the same joke twice. You are an amazing family man and did whatever you could for all of us. I will share your life and experiences with my children and hope I can be as great as you. I love you with all my heart and we will be together again. For now I know you will be protecting us from above. Give everyone a big hug for me up there. Although we are sad without you here I know they're glad to had you there. You were our angel on Earth and now you are their angel in Heaven. You are so dearly and deeply loved. I will always hear your laugh and feel your whiskers when you kiss my cheek. You are the best of the best. Thank you for being my grandpa and my friend. And thank you for all you've shared and helping me grow. I love you.
Daryl Goodrow
July 13, 2020
In loving memory of a beautiful person whose loving nature made this world a brighter place. Rest in peace and know that we will love you and miss you always.
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