Charles Gravatt

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Charles E., a lifetime resident of West Milford, New Jersey passed away suddenly on December 13, 2016. Chuck received his Bachelor of Science degree from Montclair State College in 1966 majoring in Physics. He was a science teacher and class advisor at West Milford High School for nearly 20 years before changing careers to work for Volvo Cars of North America as a Corporate Technical Training Instructor, a Technical Course Developer, and then a Technical Training Manager. Chuck loved cars and spent many years building and racing his own race cars at Middletown, NY. He was a former member of the East Coast Stuntmen's Association, and a lifetime member of the MeadowBrook Gun & Rifle Club where he enjoyed target shooting with friends. He loved being outdoors and also loved his many pets and wildlife. Chuck was preceded in death by his parents, Milton E. Gravatt and Millicent Gravatt (Samson), brother Milton C. Gravatt, nephew Craig Gravatt, and great-niece Angela Mae Morales (Benjamin). He is survived by his wife Maryann Malorgio, sister-in-law Virginia Gravatt (Barton), nieces Christine Gravatt-Benjamin, Nicole Gravatt-Gorski and husband Steve, nephew Marc Gravatt and wife Tenney, and niece-in-law Vicki Wampler-Gravatt, plus four great nieces, three great nephews, two great-great-nieces, and one great-great-nephew. Private funeral arrangements were entrusted to Richards Funeral Home, West Milford, NJ. A memorial and celebration of Chuck's life will be held at a later date for friends and family. If you are interested in attending, please email CharlesEGravatt.memorial@gmail.com for information regarding time and place.