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He was a machine mechanic for Bigelow Tea, an Army veteran, a loving husband, brother, and brother-in-law, and a Catholic by faith.
Preceding Charles in death are his parents, Keith and Dorothy Vail.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Thu Van Vail; sister, Juanita Wilson; and sisters-in-law, Thuy Dang and Huong Dang.
His Mass will be celebrated 8 a.m. Thursday, May 8th at St. John Vianney Catholic Church, 4839 Southside Drive with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery.
Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 7th at Joseph E. Ratterman & Son Funeral Home, 7336 Southside Drive.
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