Photo courtesy of Reichel Funeral Home - Northampton
Northampton, Pennsylvania
May 9, 1924 – Jun 30, 2018 (Age 94)
Charles (Charlie) Chrin, 94, of Palmer Twp., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 30, 2018. Born on May 9, 1924 in Allentown, he was the son of the late Harry and Mary (Bronko) Chrin. Charles was a leading member of the business community in the Lehigh Valley area for over 60 years. His dedication and willingness to help those in need was unparalleled. Charlie was founder and director of numerous independent enterprises in a wide range of industries which encompass the Charles Chrin Companies. His work ethic was a source of admiration throughout his career. The Charles Chrin Pennsylvania State Route 33 Interchange has been noted as “the crown jewel of his career.” He dedicated his life and work to the community in which he lived and operated his successful businesses. Charlie also focused his personal energy and resources on supporting community-based initiatives that promoted quality education, positive youth development and leading-edge health care. He has received numerous civic and economic development awards and accolades.
Survivors: Charlie is survived by his wife, Janet (Corriere) Chrin; sons, Dennis and wife, Bonnie, Gregory and wife, Caryn, James and wife, Jackie; sisters, Stella Kokolus, Mildred Ruth and husband, Richard; grandchildren, James and wife, Jennifer, Johnathan, Michelle and husband, Tim Frankenfield, Charles, Gregory and fiancé, Dominika Rak, Alecia, Stephanie Kresh and husband, Ryan, John and wife, Maria; great grandchildren, Evan, Annmarie, Paxton, John Elias, Rose, Elizabeth, Colten Kresh, Zoe Kresh, Akil Braswell; step-children, Amy Kress and husband, Alex, Jill Hyler and husband, William, James Kiick and step-grandson, Christopher Hyler. Charlie was predeceased by his brothers, John, Frank, Mike, Andrew, Nicholas, Paul and Peter and sisters, Anna Oszczakiewicz and Helen Chrin.
Services: A Divine Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, July 7 at 10:00 a.m. in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, 1343 Newport Ave., Northampton. Family and friends may call on Friday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a Panikhida at 7:30 p.m. in the Charles Chrin Community Center, 4100 Green Pond Road, Easton (Palmer Twp.). Interment will be in St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Northampton. Contributions: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be presented to the church or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 in memory of Charlie. Online condolences may be submitted below. Arrangements are under the direction of the Reichel Funeral Home, Northampton.
My deepest sympathy to all of Uncle Charlie's family.
Karen Chrin
July 07, 2018 | Birmingham, AL
To all the Chrin Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your Father. May you find comfort knowing he is with our Heavenly Father, and at peace. May God give you strength to get you through this difficult time.
Roseann Graver
July 06, 2018 | Bath, PA | Friend
Classic Peace Lily Plant
a loved one
July 06, 2018
Our condolences and prayers..
Teresa Muretta
July 06, 2018 | Palmer Twp, PA
Peaceful White Lilies Basket
a loved one
July 06, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the Chrin family
Kathie and Chuck Odenwelder
July 06, 2018 | PenArgyl, PA
To Dennis, Greg, mother Janet and all your families; With deepest sympathy, my wife and I pray the love of Christ will comfort you and keep you these difficult days. May God bless you each one.
Ron & Suzie Garber
July 05, 2018 | Perkasie, PA | Friend
My condolences to the entire Chrin family. Charlie was one of a kind for sure. I worked closely with him in Easton. He always made me laugh. Small but mighty is what I used to say to Charlie. Think of him often. Even though I am no longer in Pennsylvania, I will miss the thought of Charlie...to me he was eternal. Rest my old friend.
Kathleen
July 05, 2018 | Friend
Dear Greg, Caryn and the entire Chrin family,
On behalf of the Energy Power Partners team, may you experience God's strength and peace as you remember your father. We appreciated his energy, wit and all he did for the community.
In sympathy,
Steve
July 05, 2018
