Charles J. LANGE Sr.

LANGE Charles J. Sr., originally of Palisades Park, New Jersey, Hillsdale, New Jersey and most recently of Old Tappan, New Jersey departed this life January 8, 2010.He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Eloyce (nee Knapp) originally of Edgewater New Jersey. He is also survived by his children: Charles Jr. and his wife, Ginnie, of Park Ridge, his daughter Eloyce and her husband, Martin Lisanti, of Washington Township, his son, John and his wife Eileen of Park Ridge, his daughter, Laurie and her husband, Raymond Donnelly of Old Tappan. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Martin Lisanti, Jr., Joseph Lisanti, Anthony Lisanti, John T. Lange, Jr., Michael Lange, Matthew Lange, Katheryn Donnelly, Raymond Donnelly Jr., Lauryn Donnelly, Charles J. Lange, III (CJ), Kaitlin Rose Lange and his great-grandson, Dominic Lisanti.He is also survived by his brother Henry Lange and his wife Elsie of Vero Beach Fla.; his brother Robert and his wife Maureen of Tunkanock Pa.; his sister in law Patricia of Palisades Park and is predeceased by his brother Edward. Further, Charles is survived by his wife's brothers and sister, and all of their children as well. All of whom were beloved members of the Lange family.Mr. Lange was retired from his position as a Lieutenant in the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office where he had served our community for over 25 years. He was one of the investigators who founded the County Prosecutors Narcotics Task Force. He also utilized his prior employment experience with New Jersey Bell to expand the use of audio surveillance using wiretap technology and became certified in voiceprint analysis in order to make positive identifications from recorded telephone conversations to further advance the fight against illegal narcotics. Prior to joining the Prosecutor's Office, he served as an Officer for the Bergen County Police Department where he was instrumental in forming their scuba and underwater recovery team.Mr. Lange served his country in the United States Navy having seen combat aboard the U.S.S. Kersarge, during the Korean conflict. In his retirement years, he was active in arranging annual reunions of the sailors who served with him on that vessel. Mr. Lange was also an avid golfer, a member of the Old Tappan Country Club and an avid outdoorsman who fished and hunted extensively, particularly enjoying introducing others to the sports he loved.A memorial service for those close to Charles will be held Monday January 11,2010 at 11:30 AM at Becker Funeral Home 219 Kinderkamack Rd. Westwood N.J. 07675.The family will welcome friends at the Becker Funeral Home Sunday January 10, 2010 from 1-5 PM.In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the facility providing care to disabled adults, Spectrum for Living, 210 River Vale Rd., River Vale, NJ 07675, Attn: Development.