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Charles Sullivan Obituary
AGE: 76 • Freehold
Charles M. Sullivan, 76, of Freehold, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at his residence. Charles was born in Philadelphia, PA and had lived in Belmar before moving to Surrey Downs in 1994. He was a sales associate for Stolt-Nielsen Co. in Perth Amboy and also as a credit counselor for Garden State Credit Counseling in Freehold Township. Charles was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Germany. He was a member of the Optimist Club of Freehold, a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold and a volunteer for the Sanctuary Program in Freehold. Charles loved to garden and had a passion for cooking.
Surviving is his loving companion of 23 years, Brenda J. Fitzgerald; a daughter, Maureen Steinbock; a son, Christopher Sullivan; three stepchildren, William Fitzgerald and his wife, Cheryl, Kelley Santangelo and her husband, Michael, and Deborah Stine and her husband, Robert; seven grandchildren, Zachary, Emma, Michael, R.J., Jennifer, Sean and Dylan; and three sisters, Peg Heineman, Kathleen Connelly and her husband, Jack and Anne McCabe and her husband, Bob.
A memorial gathering will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold, 118 West Main St., Freehold, with the Rev. Cindy Bowman, officiating. Cremation will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charles memory may be made to the First Presbyterian Church of Freehold. Arrangements are under the direction of the Clayton & McGirr Funeral Home, 100 Elton-Adelphia Road, Freehold Township. For information, directions or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Richard Slater
May 23, 2024
Used to see Charles at the YMCA He was a very nice fellow!!
Joe and Jeanine Welch
May 23, 2012
Brenda and Family,
Thinking of you during this most difficult time and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Christopher Estevez
May 23, 2012
I had the pleasure of knowing Charles serving with him in the Howell Optimist Club. He always was a positive influence and gave back to our Community. Charles was the type of person that carried more water then he drank. I am a better person for knowing him. My deepest sympathy to all his family and friends.
Joe and Jeanine Welch
May 23, 2012
Brenda and Family,
Thinking of you during this most difficult time and keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Richard Slater
May 22, 2012
I had the pleasure of knowing Charlie from the YMCA over the past 20 months. I sincerely enjoyed speaking with him on a regular basis during that time and getting to know him. I will miss him.
May 22, 2012
My brother, my mother's pride and joy (well deserved). I will always remember our happy times together and your patience, especially teaching me how to drive. You will always be in my heart. Brenda and family, thank you for taking such loving care of my brother he spoke of you often.
Anne McCabe, Phila.
Linda Consoli
May 22, 2012
Dear Kelley and Family,
My sincere sympathies to you and your family at this difficult time.
Fatima Ferreira
May 22, 2012
Charlie was a wonderful person, always ready to help others and always had a lovely smile on his face. We loved Charlie like family and will miss him terribly. Heaven has gained a new angel. My deepest sympathy to Brenda and to my deerest friend Kelley and family, please know that we are always here should you need an extra shoulder.
George Ferreira
May 22, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Sue and Ray Heineman & Family
May 22, 2012
Brenda and all of Charlie's family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and our wishes that your happy memories of Charlie with his ever present smile will help you through this very difficult time.
May 22, 2012
Dear Kelley: My sincere condolences to you and your family for your loss. Al
May 22, 2012
To the family of Charles...I am so sorry to here of his passing. My name is Kathy and I work the mornings at the YMCA. I will truly miss seeing him because he was always stopped to talk with me, truly a very nice person. God bless your family with happy memories.
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