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Fredrick Charles Obituary
For forty-five years, Fred has practiced criminal law and civil rights litigation. He was rated by his peers and clients as preeminent in legal ability and ethical standards and was endorsed by the Better Business Bureau with an A+ rating. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh in 1972 where he attained Dean's List Honors. He then attended law school at the University of Louisville where he also attained Dean's List Honors. He began practicing law in Allentown in 1977. In July 1979 he was appointed to the position of Assistant Public Defender for Lehigh County until 1981. At that time, at the age of 30, he was named Chief Public Defender of Lehigh County, one of the youngest lawyers ever to receive such an appointment. In 1991 he was appointed as the solicitor of Lehigh County, a position that he held until 1994. Fred was inducted into the University of Pittsburgh Greensburg Campus Hall of Fame as a standout athlete with the schools first basketball team. He was a sports enthusiast, especially with regards to the Pittsburgh teams. He devoted a portion of his practice to sports and entertainment law and contract negotiations. He served as Chief Deputy Commissioner for the PA State Athletic Commission, overseeing Amateur and Professional Boxing and Professional Wrestling in eastern PA. He also served as Special Counsel to professional athletes, radio and television broadcasters and to a NFL football franchise. In addition to his law practice, Fred was a very active member in both the St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Allentown, serving as President on the Church Council and at St. Michael's Church on their council after relocating to Denise's hometown of Greensburg ten years ago.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepson, Ian Nathaniel Sellers in February of 1995.
He is survived by his college sweetheart and wife since 1990, Denise Albert Charles; brother, attorney Dennis G. Charles, of Allentown; in-laws, Sheriff James E. Albert (Michelle), of New Alexandria, Tracie L. Casteel (Leonard), of Greensburg and Jeffrey Albert (Dr. Rana Ziadeh), of Greensburg; two nieces, Melissa Casteel and Gabrielle Capri Albert and a nephew Lonie Felentzer.
Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Fredrick, Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in St. Michael's Orthodox Church, 1182 Ashland St, Greensburg, PA 15601, followed by memorial prayers at 8 p.m.
Additional viewing will be held Friday from 9 to 11 a.m. in St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 1011 Catasauqua Ave, Allentown, PA 18102. Divine Liturgy will immediately follow at 11 a.m., with The Very Reverend Archpriest Meletios Zafaran, officiating. Interment will follow in Laurel Cemetery, Allentown.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Michael's Orthodox Church or St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church.
Fredrick's family has entrusted his care to the Clement L. Pantalone Funeral Home, Inc. 409 W. Pittsburgh Street, Greensburg, PA 15601, (724) 837-0020. For online condolences / directions, visit us at pantalone.com. Natale N. Pantalone, supervisor.
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Krista West Gosner
June 2, 2022
Our deepest condolences to the Charles family.
The West family
DT
May 30, 2022
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please take comfort in the words found at 2nd Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Joe Kochan
May 29, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Denny and All of Fred's family. Fred was a great friend and tremendous lawyer. He was kind, compassionate and always helped anyone in need. I will miss his great stories and his infectious smile. May your memory be eternal!
Mark Mazziotta
May 28, 2022
Dear Dennis & Family,
I am saddened by the passing of Fred. He was a wonderful man, and I deeply enjoyed his company.
If there is anything I can do for you and your family you need only to ask.
Freddie will always be remembered.
Love,
Mark Mazziotta
Lee Nicholas Anton
May 27, 2022
Denise, Jimmy, Jeff, Tracie, and Dennis. My sympathies on your loss. I will miss Freddy's warm smile and his love of the Panthers. He was a wonderful person. I hope his memories comfort you. God bless him and keep him.
Lee
Robert Kistler
May 27, 2022
I consider having known Fred to be a blessing. My admiration for him included his moral compass, his impeccable integrity, his passion for life and his devoted love for family. He was a tenacious fighter for those in need yet a kinder and gentler soul you could not meet. Fred earned my total respect and I am proud to have known him as a friend.My prayers are with him and his family.
Esther Azar
May 27, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Charles family at this very difficult time. We send our deepest sympathy.
Love,
The Azar Family
Jennifer Awad Alraei
May 26, 2022
Denise, Dennis and those who admired Uncle Fred..my deepest condolences on the loss of a genuine individual. He was a compassionate and caring guy. He respected the young and old. Thank you for the extradionary leadership that you exemplified. Your smile will be deeply missed. May you rest in peace.
Mario Moses
May 26, 2022
Denny, Denise, and family,
My deepest sympathy to you, Freddy was a funny, witty, intelligent, and genuine man...who loved family. He engaged with everyone and left them smiling, his personality was a unique gift for everyone who had the pleasure of his company. May his memory be eternal.
Chris Spadoni
May 26, 2022
To The Charles Family,
I had the pleasure and privilege to practice law with Attorney Charles. Attorney Charles was always prepared, professional, and treated everyone with respect. The Lehigh Valley community has lost one of its Titans.
Attorney Charles will be sorely missed and may the strength of your faith, family, and friends comfort you in the days ahead.
Christopher Raad
May 26, 2022
My heartfelt condolences to the entire family! Fred always exuded strength & confidence, his impact on the world will be felt forever! Thoughts & prayers are with you all!
The Raad Family
Kim Blake
May 25, 2022
Denny, & family, I just came to learn of Fred´s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences. While I never met Fred it is clear by those that knew him, loved & respected him as an Attorney, as a friend & I´m sure, as an awesome big brother, husband & father. I hope the good memories you have of you & Fred bring you a smile & remind you how lucky you were to have him as your brother. Stay well my old high school teammate.
Scott & Linda Mitchell
May 25, 2022
Denise, Denny and family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about Freddie. As you know, Fred was an outstanding attorney but more importantly he was a great friend to all who knew him. He had a wonderful sense of humor and we always enjoyed listening to his many stories.
Freddie, Rest In Peace, my friend. May God bless you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kathy (Gibiser) Kiffer
May 25, 2022
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. One more Angel to help watch over us down here. Freddie was one very good guy! (Knew him from K-12)
Evelyn Koury
May 25, 2022
Denise , Denny..my deepest sympathy on the loss of my dear friend , a wonderful gentleman the best of the best. .I was hoping to be with you today,unfortunately I cant my prayers and love are with you much love. EVELYN KOURY AND FAMILY.
Dave and Ann Marie Egizio
May 25, 2022
Our deepest sympathies to the Charles family. Fred was a great guy!
Milad Tabshi
May 24, 2022
Christ Is Risen!....
Our sympathy, and deepest condolences to you Dennis, Denise family on your dear loss. No words can explain this, but our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sorrow time. May heavenly God rest the soul of his servant Fred In Peace, memory be eternal.
Dennis Troccola
May 24, 2022
Denise, Denny, and entire Charles family:
Freddie will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. He was an outstanding man, attorney and a good friend. My prayers are with you all. May he rest in peace.
Steve & Marlene Talaber
May 24, 2022
Denny, Denise & Families,
Our deepest sympathies on Fred's passing. He was a wonderful, caring man who always made time to help others. R.I.P.
Stevie Constantine. Easton, Pa.
May 24, 2022
Allah Yerhamouh. Just like his Pop, Freddy was a good man. May he rest in Eternal Peace and Perpetual Light Shine Upon him. Very sad news indeed.
MADELYNN BARAN
May 24, 2022
Denise and Denny...I am so sorry and heartbroken at your loss of Freddie. I can't even imagine a world without him in it! I've always missed the laughter, the arguing, the learning, the advice and the great things accomplished around him. Freddie was a great man and I both liked and admired him. He will be missed. God bless!
George Charles Jr
May 24, 2022
Freddie in high school
Mary Jo Badura Makoul
May 24, 2022
Denny and family, my deepest condolences for your loss. Freddie was always friendly and had a smile for anyone he met. Prayers that he is resting in God's loving arms.
George Charles Jr
May 24, 2022
Denise, Denny, family and friends, it saddens me to know Freddy passed. We've spent our whole lives growing up together and to think of his passing is not in my ability to process. I know that eventually we all pass, and we prepare for it, but it still effects us all anyway. Denise and Denny, I pray that you heal rapidly from this loss and have many good memories to help you. God bless you!
Lisa Bernfeld
May 24, 2022
May your memory be a blessing. Prayers and hugs to your family and friends.
Nanci (DiLeo) Bushner
May 24, 2022
Condolences and prayers to the Charles family on your loss.
Joan Isaacson Klucharich
May 24, 2022
Fred- thank you for being a loving person & "cousin" to the Isaacson Family. I will truly miss your sense of humor. Thank you for all the help with family matters. Although it´s been some time since I saw you, I will always remember the laughs & tears. Condolences, love, hugs & prayers to your wife Denise, your brother Dennis & all your family & friends. Rest easy, you will be missed.
Love, Joanie & Bill
Rob Domenick
May 23, 2022
My deepest condolences to Denise, Dennis and all of his family!
Fred proceeded me as both a student and as a basketball player at Pitt-Greensburg though I was acquainted with him socially and through pickup hoop games. It was much later in time that I really got to know him. As an Attorney, I considered him a mentor. He had such a vast knowledge of various aspects and areas of legal practice, there was never a question that I had that he could not provide me with guidance and point me in the right direction. I will always be grateful for his assistance. He was super generous with his time.
Also, he was such a fun guy. As cool as they come. I swear he had a Patent on being the most interesting man in the room. That bearded fellow in those Dos Equis beer commercials probably took lessons from Fred. Funny! Witty ! Engaging! I never spent a moment with him that not completely enjoyable and a total blast. No one I have ever known could tell a story better than Freddie. If I could chose anyone to be my big brother, it would have been Fred. He had such an over-supply of the spark of life, it was astounding. I am certainly speaking for many people when I say how much we will miss him. Especially we of UPG's Men's Basketball Alumni Club.
To borrow a phrase that the Irish people would say at a wake for their most beloved comrade. " Freddie, We barely knew ye! God Speed ( to Your Soul) ! "
Mary Ellen Wagner
May 23, 2022
My sincerest condolences to the family. He will be missed. Sending prayers for all.
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