Charles "Charlie" Bischoff

1945 - 2021

MELBOURNE BEACH, FL - Charles Bischoff (Charlie) of Melbourne Beach, Florida, died suddenly at his home, aged 75. Born in 1945 to Myrtle (Danckert) and Lewis Bischoff, he grew up in New England Lebanon NH, Danbury CT, Quincy MA, and Bristol, RI.

After enrolling at URI, he decided to enlist in the Army. Trained at Fort Benning GA, he joined the 14th Transportation Battalion which was sent to Viet Nam. His unit was on active duty there from 1965-66, receiving awards and citations for service. His Army days were treasured throughout his life. Following an honorable discharge, Charlie returned to college and received a BA in Journalism from URI. He worked as a reporter for newspapers including the Pawtucket Times. He became an agent for the Federal Government serving various departments - Immigration, Commerce, and Agriculture for over 30 years, working in NYC and living in Highlands, NJ. Taking the advice of friends to swap northeastern winters for the warmth of Florida, he retired.

Charlie is survived by two sisters (Annaliese Bischoff and Joan Coles) a nephew (Oliver Marston) and nieces (Jennifer Coles and Anna Heneback).

A Christian Burial Service was held for friends at his local parish Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Melbourne Beach, Florida in June. A memorial burial service will be planned later in Rhode Island at the Veterans Cemetery in Exeter.