Charles T. Privot

Privot Charles Thomas Privot (Age 66) January 11, 1949 - July 25, 2015 Born and raised in Washington, DC, son of the late Thomas and Selma Privot, comfortably passed away in his home on the 25th of July, 2015, listening to "Embryonic Journey" by Jefferson Airplane and surrounded by his wife, Wanda, his daughter, Emily, and son, Ben. His sister, Roz Zeidman and her husband, Ricke, and Emily's husband, Greg McNamara, and many of Charlie's friends and family had been with him over many days before. He is also survived by a brother. He had been diagnosed at the end of February with Stage IV Esophageal Cancer and experienced a fast decline.As a parent and husband, he was endlessly supportive, engaged, and dedicated. Possibly the most easy-going person one might ever meet, he would do anything for anyone.He was an amazing friend and sought out at all gatherings. But his first priority was his two children and being involved in every way in their lives, from coaching sports to doing art projects, chaperoning many school trips, and always always available for play. People invariably remarked on his charm, his ability to connect with anyone he met and to make people feel special. But no Charlie story would lack mention of his humor: fast, accurate, and sometimes not appropriate. Charlie found the joy in life and, until his last day, remained unwaveringly positive. He graduated from Perkiomen School and after college at American University, he joined other family members in the family-owned business founded by Abe Krupsaw in 1931 in NE DC, that became a franchisee of Serta in 1940, moved to Landover MD in 1963, and was renamed AW industries in 1980. Charlie joined in the business in 1971, selling Barwick carpeting and later joined his father in the Sony division. He ultimately became Vice President of Sales for the Sleepwell line of bedding. A memorial service will be held at Friends Meeting House, 2111 Florida Ave NW Washington DC, Sunday August 2, 2015 from 3 to 5 p.m. Please provide plenty of time to find parking. The main entrance is on Decatur Place. The family will receive friends and family immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers and visitation, please consider making a contribution to the Esophageal Cancer Research at The National Cancer Institute or The American Cancer Society.The family will receive friends and family immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers and visitation, please consider making a contribution to the Esophageal Cancer Research at The National Cancer Institute or The American Cancer Society.