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Charles Leon Cherry, Sr.
AGE: 81 • Mays Landing
Cherry, Sr., Charles Leon, 81, of Mays Landing, passed away on Christmas Eve with his family by his side. He was born February 13, 1932 in Florence, NJ.
He was the cherished husband of Elizabeth "Betty" (Fulginiti) Cherry for 56 years. He was the wonderful father of his children who were the joy of his life: John (Denise) Cherry of Portland, OR, Judith (Dennis) Pistilli of Deptford, Charles Leon Cherry, Jr., of Atco, and Lisa (James) Killmeyer, Sr. of Egg Harbor Twp.; the happy and loving grandfather of: Joseph (Ashley) Pistilli) of Voorhees, Michael Pistilli of Deptford, Evan and Lura Cherry of Atco, and Elizabeth and Kathryn Killmeyer of Egg Harbor Twp; and step-grandfather of Anthony (Dina) Pistilli and Kaylee and Anthony, Jr. of Deptford, and James Killmeyer, Jr. of Egg Harbor Twp..
Charlie Cherry graduated from Palmyra High School in 1950 and proudly served in the U.S. Army as a Military Police Officer from 1952-1954. He graduated from Temple University Engineering in 1960. He was a Cub Scout Master of Pack #182 of Magnolia, NJ from 1966 to 1969 and Assistant Scout Master from 1969 to 1973. He was a Volunteer Ambulance Squad Corp. Engineer of Voorhees, NJ for 10 years from 1973 to 1983. He received Member of the Year award in 1983. He also was a former member of the Atlantic County Skyblazer Radio Control Airplane Flying Club from 2003 to 2011 and a member of the AMA, Academy of Model Aeronautics from 2003 until 2011.
Charles loved classical music and playing the piano. He retired from Stone & Webster Engineering Company in Cherry Hill, NJ.
He was also an avid clockmaker and said "that he never met a clock he couldn't fix."
A viewing will be held on Saturday, December 29, 10-11 AM, at the Church of St. Katharine Drexel, 6075 West Jersey Ave., Egg Harbor Twp., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery in Mays Landing.
(Info and condolences: www.boakesfuneralhome.com)
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Judy..It's been a long time but I remember your Dad fondly.I was saddened to read of his passing..Thoughts and prayers sent to you and your family today. Donna M. Slack
Donna Slack
December 29, 2012
Judy..It's been a long time but I remember your Dad fondly. I was saddened to read of his passing..My thoughts are with you and your family today..Donna M. Slack
December 29, 2012
Judy..It's been a long time but I remember your Dad fondly. I was saddened to read of his passing..My thoughts are with you and your family today..Donna M. Slack
December 29, 2012
Judy..It's been a long time but I remember your Dad fondly. I was saddened to read of his passing..My thoughts are with you and your family today..Donna M. Slack
Donna Slack
December 29, 2012
Judy..It's been a long time but I remember your Dad fondly. I was saddened to read of his passing..My thoughts are with your family today..Donna M. Slack
Donna Slack
December 29, 2012
Judy..It's a long time but I remember your Dad fondly.. I was saddened to read of his passing..Donna M. Slack
December 29, 2012
Judy..It's a long time but I remember your Dad fondly.. I was saddened to read of his passing..Donna M. Slack
Donna Slack
December 29, 2012
Judy..It's been a long time but I remember your father fondly..I was saddened to read of his passing.. Sincerely, Donna M.Slack
Donna Slack
December 29, 2012
Judy..It's been a long time but I remember your father fondly..I was saddened to read of his passing.. Sincerely, Donna Slack
Donna Slack
December 29, 2012
To the Cherry family,
May the wonderful memories of your loved one continue to provide solace for you; and may God provide you with the assurance that you will see your loved one again in Paradise.
John 17:3; Psalm 83:18
December 28, 2012
I'm very sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. He was a great addition to our club (skyblazers) and I very much enjoyed the time I spent helping him learn to fly and the consequent friendship we formed. He will be missed.
Danny Calderone
December 28, 2012
Judi Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family find comfort in each other and memories love Mary , Melinda and Family
December 27, 2012
To Judy and the Cherry Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. It's been a long time but I remember your father as aleays being a very nice man. He made the most beautiful Grandfather Clocks. I hope you find peace and comfort in your memories. You are in my thoughts.
Linda Mellon (McGlinchey)
December 27, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss.
Jim and florence mcMenamin
December 27, 2012
Lisa, Charlie & family,
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lisa McDermott Panto
December 27, 2012
So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Snyder
December 27, 2012
To the Cherry Family...my thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. My family and I will be thinking of you and wish you all our sincere condolences. God Bless you all.
Mike Olivieri
December 26, 2012
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