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Charles Zimmer Obituary
Devoted husband, father, and grandfather
TEWKSBURY -- Charles A. Zimmer, age 89, a resident of Tewksbury for 59 years, passed away peacefully at home, on Friday, May 11, 2012, with his family by his side.
He was the beloved husband of Eileen M. (Trojak) Zimmer, with whom he celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on April 28, 2012.
Born in Boston on September 2, 1922, he was the son of the late Charles A. and Maud (Cahill) Zimmer. Charlie was raised in East Boston, attended East Boston schools and graduated from East Boston High School.
Following high school, he served during World War II in the U.S. Navy. Charlie was awarded the rank of Shipfitter Second Class and several decorations including the World War II Victory Medal, and the American Area Medal.
He resided in South Boston and Melrose until moving to Tewksbury in 1953.
Prior to his retirement, he was employed for 35 years, as a Welder by the Boston Naval Shipyard. Following retirement, he worked as a Driver for the former Blanchard Bus Company of Tewksbury (Tewksbury Transit).
Mr. Zimmer enjoyed dining out with his wife on Saturday night for his favorite baked scallop dinner, attending dances held at the Tewksbury Senior Center, putting around his yard and tinkering in his workshop, and in earlier years, he and his wife enjoyed roller skating.
Charlie was a former member of the Tewksbury Lions Club.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ralph C. Zimmer and his wife, Gloria of Tewksbury, and Paul A. Zimmer and his wife, Gwen of Atlanta, GA; two grandchildren, Sarah and Charles Zimmer, both of Tewksbury.
ZIMMER -- Charles A. Calling hours will be Monday, May 14, from 4-8 p.m., at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury. Prayers will be offered on Tuesday, May 15, at 10 a.m., in the funeral home. Interment will follow at Tewksbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Tewksbury Food Pantry, 999 Whipple Road, Tewksbury, MA 01876. www.farmeranddee.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Zimmer
Bob Turcott
May 16, 2012
To Ralph, Gloria, Eileen and Paul,
I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cousin
Bob Turcott
(Son Of Beverly Zimmer)
May 16, 2012
Ralph, Gloria, Eileen, & Paul - We both are so sorry for your loss. Our sympathies go out to all of you and your families, It is a hard time but know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve & Fred Murdock
Kathleen Livingstone
May 16, 2012
Dear Family,
I am sorry that I never met Charles but we are distantly related. You are all in my prayers.
Jerry & Kathie Elliott
May 15, 2012
We are very sorry for you loss. Deepest sympathy for you and your family.
Lisa Rick Chris Hamel
May 14, 2012
Lodi, Ralph & Family,
There are no words to truly comfort you all at this time this we know but hold on to your "lifetime" of memories made over the years, take comfort in what we are to believe, when we leave our place on earth, we enter into eternity, once again amongst our friends and family who left before us, a place of peace, a place where now we become an agel with wings looking over our loved ones who have yet to make the journey of the departed.
Hold on to each other, remember the good times because it's all your memories that will live in your hearts 4-evermore.
Love, Lisa, Rick & Christopher Hamel
Derry NH
May 14, 2012
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT CHARLIE PASSING
AWAY, HE WAS MY CHILDRENS BUS DRIVER
BACK IN THE 80'S WONDERFUL TO THE CHILDREN KNEW HIM FROM TEWKS TRANSIT
ALSO PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY
GERRI AND JOHN GOLDRICK
Allen & Rochelle McConologue
May 13, 2012
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
May 13, 2012
Sorry Eileen, our prayers are with you.
Love Ann & Guy Stevens
Mike & Judy Cogan
May 13, 2012
We are sorry to hear of Charlie's passing.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
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