Charles Raymond Mann

1947 - 2025

Charles Raymond Mann
Chuck Mann died in Venice, Florida, on May 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 31, 1947, in Danbury to the late Raymond and Louise Mann, he lived most of his life in Connecticut before retiring to Florida in 2007. Chuck and his wife, Karen, met while teaching at Newtown High School. He was a loving life-partner. Chuck leaves his son, Jeffrey and wife Christine of Charlotte, NC. He was Grandpa to five cherished grandchildren: Landon, Hannah, Mackenzie, Madison, and Grayson. He was predeceased by his two sisters, Jean (Mann) Long and Barbara (Mann) Bigham. He leaves behind an extended family of cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Chuck spent many years in education, from his Wooster High School years to completing advanced degrees from Western State Connecticut State University, Wesleyan University, and Southern Connecticut University. His interest in teaching led him to Newtown High School, where he had a long and diverse career. Chuck was an avid, accomplished golfer, who developed life-long friendships on New England and Florida courses. He enjoyed coaching his son's soccer, baseball, and basketball teams. Chuck will be sorely missed by his network of friends and relatives.
A memorial service will be held at the United Church of Christ of Southbury, CT, on July 26, at 11:00. Interment will be private. On October 22, an afternoon celebration of life reception will be held at Capri Isles Golf Club, Venice, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to All Faiths Food Bank, 8171 Blaikie Court Sarasota, FL 34240, or the Esophageal Cancer Education Foundation at PO Box 821, Manalapan, NJ 07726.