Charles Fontana

Charles Fontana obituary, Middletown, NJ

Charles Fontana

Charles Fontana Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Inc. on Sep. 24, 2024.

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Charles Fontana, 49, of Belford, NJ, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family and friends on September 22, 2024. He was born in Staten Island, NY and moved to Belford in 2008. Charles worked as an Electrician for Local 3 in NYC. He was an avid sports fan most notably the Miami Dolphins and NY Yankees. He loved Fantasy Football, Legos, food, his boys, sports collectibles, his cats and Funko Pops. Charles was a dedicated BYAA Soccer Coach and loved spending time on the field with the kids. He was the loudest on the field and was passionate about the sport. He loved the beach, tanning, traveling and the sun. He loved spending time outside watching his favorite shows and sports. All throughout his illness he fought long and hard and never gave up. He was a warrior and our superhero until his last breath. He will be sorely missed.
Surviving are his devoted wife, Jennifer (nee Siler) Fontana, twin sons, Justin and Dylan Fontana; parents, Frank and Patti Fontana, mother, Jean Fontana, sister, Samantha (Ian) Ginsberg; brother, Frank (Ashley) Fontana; sisters-in-law, Jackie Itri, Rebecca (Todd) DeGaray; close cousins, Jacqueline and Brian Lobello, Phil "Ike"Eichinger, Dina and Bill Nagy; his best, best friend, Steve Dennehy and many close friends, including their "Framily". Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 4-8 pm at John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, 115 Tindall Road, Middletown. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 10:00 am at Mary Mother of God Church, 19 Cherry Tree Farm Rd., Middletown.
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