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Charles Bleakley Obituary
Charles J. Bleakley, 80, of Wyomissing, passed on Friday May 4, 2018, at the Reading Hospital surrounded by his
loving family. He was the beloved husband of Elaine M. (Oufiero) Bleakley.
Born in Orange, N.J., he was the son of Earl L. Bleakley and Harriet Bleakley. He served proudly as a jet engine
mechanic in the United States Air Force.
In addition to his wife of 57 years, he is survived by his children: Debra Ackelson, wife of Jud, of Reading; Charles "Chuck" J. Bleakley Jr., husband of Patty, of Pottstown; Christa Hopwood, wife of Tyler, of Leesport; and grandchildren: Rosemarie (Ackelson) Campbell, wife of Kyle, Kayla Ackelson, Nicholas Bleakley, Garrett Bleakley, Swaye Hopwood, Tuesday Hopwood and Pepper Hopwood. Charles is also survived by his brother, Robert Bleakley, husband of Millie, of Mt. Laurel, N.J.
Charles retired from Metropolitan Steel Industries (Steelco) in 2010 where he served as traffic manager and also worked in the estimating department.
He was an avid fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, enjoyed working in his yard, fishing and traveling with his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend to all.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Ignatius Loyola Roman Catholic Church, 2810 St. Albans Drive, Reading, 19608, on Friday, May 11, 2018, at 11:00 a.m.
The family will receive relatives and friends on Thursday, May 10, 2018, from 5:00 p.m.-8:00p.m. and Friday, May 11, 2018, from 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. at Bean Funeral Home, 3825 Penn Ave., Sinking Spring, 19608.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be made to www.beanfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Charles Juliano
May 8, 2018
We were all good football buddies at west orange high school may you Rest In Peace may god bless you and your family
Charlie juliano class of 56
May 8, 2018
Oh, Debbie and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as you and your family navigate the days to come. There's nothing like a daddy and we, as daughters, always remember the way they loved us! He will be missed, I'm sure!
Very Tight Hugs!
Linda Marrone
Your Teammate at Buckingham
May 8, 2018
Dear Christa and family.
I am so very sorry for your loss as I have such fond memories of your dad growing up.
Keeping you all close in prayer.
My sincerest condolences,
Stefanie Bubnis and Family
Julie Andriolo
May 8, 2018
Dear All,
The Andriolo Family sends our most heartfelt sympathy to you on the passing of our beloved friend, Charlie.
Elaine and Charlie were the best neighbors we ever had on Westwood Dr. South! All the memories we shared as we watched Debbie , Chuck and little Christa, grow during their early years are ones we will treasure always.
Charlie was s always there to help with some job not to mention the ones he took on for all the houses he himself lived in and then those of his own children after they married. He was truly gifted!
We are so fortunate to have remained close all of these past 50 years and we know that will never change!
So Elaine, Deb, Chuck and Christa, and All, know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sorrow but Charlie is at Peace and the foundation he built for All of you remains a fortress
FOREVER as his legacy!!
Love.
Julie, Michael , Louise and Jo Andriolo
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