Name: Calling hours for Charles Farina Jr.
Start: 2019-04-16T21:30:00.000Z
End: 2019-04-16T23:30:00.000Z
Location: Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc. - West Reading

Charles R. Farina Jr., 65, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away suddenly from

complications of acute leukemia on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Reading Hospital,

surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jennie (Jarsocrak) and Charles R. Farina Sr. He was married for 43

incredible years to Patricia (Quaglio) Farina.

A graduate of Reading High School, Charlie earned his B.S. in chemical engineering and a master's of business

administration from Lehigh University. He was an engineer for Air Products & Chemicals, Trexlertown, and Essroc

Cement Corporation, Bath, retiring in 2015.

A man of deep faith, Charlie was a longtime parishioner of Holy Guardian Angels Parish, where he was a lector.

Family came first to Charlie, and he cherished every

moment he spent with Patti, their children and grandchildren. Summer beach vacations, weekly market trips with Rob, golf with his "boys," afternoon coffee with Patti and Lisa, and every minute with the grandkids, were just some of the special times that brought a huge smile to Charlie, and that his family will miss the most.

In addition to his beloved Patti, Charlie is survived by his daughter, Lisa, wife of Jonathan Goehler; and sons, Robert, husband of Lauren, and Brian, husband of Cayce; in addition to the true lights of his life, grandchildren: Caitlin and Collin Goehler, and Molly Farina. He is also survived by a brother, Ernest.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 17, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Guardian Angels RC Church, Hyde Park, with burial to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening, April 16, 2019, from 5:30-7:30p.m., at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave., West Reading.

While flowers are welcome, donations in Charlie's honor may also be made to Holy Guardian Angels Parish, 3121 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, PA 19605.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home Inc.,is in charge of

arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Reading Eagle from Apr. 15 to Apr. 16, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Farina

14 Entries

Thomas Strzelecki

May 13, 2019

Iam soo Sad to read this......I too worked w/ Charlie for years, we were in the same group...good Catholic boys. Him always with that smile. Soo sad for the family

April 24, 2019

I worked with Charlie for many years at APCI. He was a great guy and always had a positive attitude and a good sense of humor. Always fun to work with him. I'll miss you Charlie RIP. Charlie, hope to see you again. Greg Kuebler

Marie Corvelli

April 17, 2019

So sorry to hear about Charlie's passing.
In deepest sympathy.

Kate Marsh

April 17, 2019

Dear Farina Family - Charles was a frequent customer of mine when I worked at Calvaresi Coffee at the Fairgrounds Farmers market years ago. He had the gracious smile that would warm up a cold day and I always looked forward to our mini visits on Saturday mornings. May God hold you close with the warm memories of a very special man. With sympathy, Kate Marsh

Brian Johnston

April 16, 2019

My sincerest sympathies. I was greatly shocked to learn of Charlie's passing. We worked closely together when he first hired on at APCI, but when we separated departments, we crossed paths much less frequently. I always stopped by on occasions to chew the fat with him through out the time that we worked until his retirement. I will miss him very much.

Gary S Wright

April 16, 2019

Ernie, Dale Ann and the rest of Charlie's family;
I remember Charlie from the many gatherings we had so many years ago. My thoughts are with you all.
Gary Wright

Ramona Harwick

April 15, 2019

I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your whole family.

Heartfelt Condolences Arrangement- BASKET INCLUDED

Patricia Guditus

Sent Flowers

April 15, 2019

We're very sorry to hear of cousin Charlie's passing into eternity. We are praying for God's comfort and love to be manifested on all family members. He was a good man and shall be missed by all who knew him.
Love Dan and Kathy Ebersole

April 15, 2019

Jim Weber-Allentown, PA

a loved one

Sent Flowers

April 15, 2019

Losing someone that we love never comes easy. It is truly heartbreaking. May God's promises in Isaiah 65:17 comfort and help you.

Jim and Sue Manning

April 15, 2019

We send our Love and condolences to
Charlie's beautiful family.

Lon Barnaby

April 15, 2019

I worked with Charlie at Essroc Cement (my Father worked with Charlie at Air Products). I always enjoyed working with Charlie and he always had a smile on his face. God Bless Charlie and God Bless all of his family and friends. He is overlooking all of us in Heaven.

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