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Charles Berardo Obituary
AGE: 89 • Rockaway
"To find a man's true character, play golf with him."
Charles P. Berardo passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at Morristown Medical Center. He was 89 years young. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 7th at 9:30 am at St. Clement Pope & Martyr Church, Rockaway. Entombment to follow at Locust Hill Mausoleum, 168 N. Sussex St., Dover.
Friends and relatives may visit with the family on Friday, November 6th from 4-8 pm at the Norman Dean Home For Services, 16 Righter Ave, Denville. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to the good work of the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675. Please share memories with his family at www.normandean.com
Born in Jersey City, Charles was one of three boys. After his schooling, he proudly served his country in the US Navy seeing action in the South Pacific, Africa and Europe. He was a Fire Controlman on the USS Benson and returned home in 1946. Upon his honorable discharge, he settled down and started his family. He worked in retail for many years starting with Charles Menswear, Stearns and retiring in 1993 from Macys. Not one to sit around, Charles quickly found his way to Flanders Valley Golf Course where he made many dear friends and a second career, retiring after nineteen years in 2013. Charles was a longtime parishioner of St. Clement and an avid golfer. He enjoyed meeting new people and conversing with old friends and strangers alike. Above all; he loved being with his family. He was a true gentleman and possessed an uplifting spirit that has not left us.
He leaves only happy memories to his wife Shirley (nee Drake); children Thomas Berardo, Denise Pender (Raymond) and Gayle Cooper (Roy); grandchildren Brandon and Justin Pender and Lauren Cooper; brothers Michael and Joseph (Judith) Berardo; and many more loving relatives, friends and acquaintances.
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Irela & Hirma Ros
November 2, 2020
Every time we pass by his trailer we think of him when we used to bring Holy Communion to him on Sundays. He was such a sweet gentleman and loved my mother so much because she reminded him of his own mother. Rest in peace dear Charlie
Mike Dorothy Lucov
November 7, 2015
A good friend and the best Shipmate.You were my friend aboard Ship and later when we met again at a Ship Reunion,plus all the other Reunions and the back and forth visits.
Karl Woda
November 7, 2015
I met Chuck while he was working in retail in Dover, N.J. and i was working for N.C.R. ( national cash register co. ). He was the kind of person you never forgot. I know he will be missed . R.I.P. Chuck...
November 5, 2015
We cannot find the words to express our deepest sympathy to Shirley and family for the passing of our dearest friend Charlie. He will be so missed, but we know that he's in heaven with the Lord and having a conversation with our mother "Mamacita". Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Hirma & Irela Ros
Jim O'Neill
November 5, 2015
One of the nicest guys I've ever had the pleasure to meet. My golf rounds at Flanders were always more enjoyable because of Charles friendship. A great "Tin Can Sailor" for sure!!!
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