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CHARLES EDWARD LANGAN
AGE: 43 METUCHEN
Charles Edward Langan, 43, of Metuchen, died Thursday, March 12, 2009, at JFK Medical Center, Edison. Born in New Brunswick, he resided in Metuchen all of his life. He was a security guard with S O S Security in Parsippany for the past eight years. He was a communicant of St. Francis Cathedral, Metuchen. He was a Civil War and Revolutionary War Buff.
He was predeceased by his father, George, in 2001. Surviving are his mother, Audrey Kennedy Langan of Metuchen; a sister, Barbara Smith and her husband Thomas of Ypsilanti, Mich.; three brothers, George and his wife Sherry of Oceanside, Calif., William and his wife Karen of Helmetta, and Donald and his wife Philomena of St. Petersburg, Fla.; five nieces; and four nephews.
Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, March 15 at Flynn and Son/Koyen Funeral Home, 319 Amboy Ave., Metuchen. Funeral services will be at 9:45 a.m. Monday, March 16 from the funeral home, followed by a 10:15 a.m. Funeral Liturgy at St. Francis Cathedral. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, New Brunswick. Contributions are requested to the American Diabetes Foundation in lieu of flowers. Condolence messages may be sent to the funeral home's website at www.flynnfuneral.com.
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Andrea Iskowitz
March 17, 2009
Chuck was a loyal and loving friend. I met him through my husband and had the honor of becoming one of Chuck's "buddies". He was an extremely talented writer. Chuck handled good and bad times with dignity, love, honor, and courage. We all can learn by his example. I
will miss you Chuck. We will forever be writing buddies.
Cary Iskowitz
March 16, 2009
Chuck and I have known each other since the first grade. He was my best friend.No one could ask for a better friend.The stories are to numerous to tell.I will never forget him.
Joanne Perkins
March 16, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I have fond memories of the adventures we had as kids with our group of friends. He was a kind person with a good heart. My condolences go out to his family. I know Chuck had diabetes since he was young and with organization like JDRF, hopefully we are closer to a cure.
Michele (Shubach) Lyons
March 15, 2009
Chuck and I were good friends in High School. I have many fond memories of fun times spent together. He was the first diabetic I knew and now ironically all these years later, my husband has diabetes and I am pre diabetic. I learned a lot about the disease from Chuck and now am putting it to use in my own life. He was a good friend and will be missed. My deepest sympathy to his mom and family.
Alison (Todt) Olker
March 15, 2009
I just heard of chucks passing today thru a message left on my machine from Cary Iskowitz. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. I knew him in high school and he and Cary were over my house a few times. The world has now lost another great person. He will be missed by all.
Charles Peak, Jr.
March 14, 2009
I remember meeting Chuck through his Best Friend, Eric Qualls. The three of us had shared great times and conversations, whenever we were able to get together. I also remember when Chuck and I were members of Eric and Angela's wedding party, back in 1997. I will miss those times of friendship, the discussions, and the fun that we had. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go to Chuck's family and friends. May God's love comfort and strengthen you at this very difficult time.
Chuck @ our Christmas Party in 2007
March 14, 2009
Chuck & I at our annual Christmas Party 12/20/08
Stacey Thatcher
March 14, 2009
I really enjoyed knowing Chuck through the years. He had a kind soul & often made me laugh. It was great having him attend our Christmas party every year. He kept my husband company while he visited his daughter in Monmouth Medical Hospital while he was working as a security guard there. I'm so sad he is gone. He will definitely be missed. My prayers, sympathies & love are with his family.
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