Douglas Edward Charles Jr.

Douglas Edward Charles Jr. obituary, Rochester, NY

Douglas Edward Charles Jr.

Douglas Charles Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc. on Nov. 18, 2025.

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Charles, Douglas E. Jr.
Of Hilton, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at age 46. He is predeceased by his grandparents, Anna & Fernando Palmeroni, and Auldine & Donald Charles. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Noelani Webb Charles; children, Angelina Charles, Gabriella Charles, Douglas E. Charles, III; mother, Ann Marie (Scott) Popham; father, Douglas E. Sr. (Cheryl) Charles; brother, Joseph (Tiana) Charles; sister, Therese (Nicole) Charles; father-in-law, Michael P. Webb; nephew and niece, Vinny and Cassandra Charles; dear family friend, Kimberly Snyder; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Douglas was a Navy Veteran who served from 2002-2006.
Friends may call MONDAY, October 13, 2025 from 4-7PM at the DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc., 219 Spencerport Road, Gates. On Tuesday, October 14, friends are invited to attend his funeral services at 10:30AM in the funeral home. Interment, private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Veteran's Outreach Center, 447 South Ave., Rochester, New York 14620 in his memory.

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