Charles Menzer Obituary
Mr. Menzer was a retired FDNY Lieutenant with Engine Company 306 and a United States Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam Era.
Visitation:
Sunday, January 4, 2026
2-5 & 7-9 PM
Papavero Funeral Home
72-27 Grand Avenue
Maspeth, NY 11378
Tel: (718)651-3535
Funeral Mass:
Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10 AM
Ascension Church
86-13 55th Avenue
Elmhurst, NY 11373
Tel: (718)335-2626
Interment:
St. Charles Cemetery
2015 Wellwood Avenue
Farmingdale, NY 11735
Tel: (631)249-8700
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Dorothy Gulbransen
January 4, 2026
We thank Charlie for arranging the funeral service of Capt. John J. Loretan at St. Philip Nieri church and passing Rescue 4 on Queens Blvd. Charlie gave our family a wonderful memory. We are grateful for Charlie's kindness and thoughtfulness. He was a wonderful man.
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