Charles J. Chandler

1931 - 2017

Charles J. Chandler Sr, age 85 of North Wilmington, DE died on December 30, 2016. Born to the late Raymond & Ida Chandler in Upper Chichester, he was a resident of Wilmington for the past 50 years. A veteran, Charles served in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Salem Iron & Metals Co. where he was a Mechanic & Truck Driver. In his early years, he was employed by Ford Motor Company in Chester, PA. Charles belonged to the American Legion, Post 18 in Claymont. He had a love of Mustangs and enjoyed restoring them. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Carey Chandler who died in 1998, a granddaughter, Jennifer Farraday & 9 siblings. Charles is survived by 6 children, Linda (David) Farraday, Charles (Erin) Chandler, Dennis (Betty Lou) Chandler, Cindy Chandler, Brian Chandler & Sharon (John) Sanders, 2 sisters, Julia Ottinger & Marie Dowd, 15 grandchildren & 16 great grandchildren. A visitation will be held on Friday, 10-11AM at the Pagano Funeral Home, 3711 Foulk Rd. Garnet Valley, PA followed by a funeral service at 11:00AM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA. Donations in his memory may be made to The Mary Campbell Center, 4641 Weldin Dr., Wilmington, DE 19803. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.paganofuneralhome.com