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1959
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2021
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Charles Ferris Obituary
Charles J. "Chuckie" Ferris III, 62, of Jessup, died unexpectedly on Wednesday at home.
Born June 1, 1959, in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Charles J. Ferris Jr. and the late Barbara Pleviak Ferris.
Chuckie was a graduate of Lakeland Jr./Sr. High School and received an administration degree from McCann Business School. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Local 15253 and had worked on many area highway and bridge projects. He was later employed by Latona Construction, Avoca.
Chuckie was a fan of the New York Yankees and was an avid fisherman, especially deep sea fishing. He loved music and had a vast knowledge of different music genres. He will be fondly remembered for his storytelling of his adventures with his friends. His two sons meant the world to him and he was forever broken hearted at their passing. Chuckie loved his Shar-Pei, Elsa, who was always by his side.
He is survived by his longtime fiancée, Brenda Caines of Jessup; three sisters, Cynthia E. Opalka and husband, Michael of Waymart, Christine Russo and husband, Anthony of Carbondale and Carol Jonsson and husband, Mats of South Abington Twp.; eight nieces and nephews, Michele, Melanie, Anthony, Marissa, Andrew, Emily, Sarah and M.J.; four great-nieces and nephews: Mariah, Madelyn, Skylar and Tony.
He was also preceded in death by his two sons, Charles J. Ferris IV and Anthony M. Ferris.
The funeral will be Tuesday from Carmine J. & Louis C. Parise Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 89 Farview St., Carbondale, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9:30 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Church, 6 N. Church St., Carbondale. Cremation will follow. Friends are asked to go directly to the church on Tuesday. Viewing hours will be held Monday from 4 to 7 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To share condolences and photos with Chuckie's family, visit his book of everlasting memories at www.parisefuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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