Charles has lived in Conshohocken for over 35 years, formerly of East Falls section of Philadelphia where he grew up He was a graduate of Roxborough High School He was a member of St. Matthew's RC Church of Conshohocken, Pa He retired from Arbinite Industries of Bucks County, where he worked as a boiler maker and previously employed by the former Rec-Pen of King of Prussia, Pa After retiring he worked part time with BJ Wholesale of Conshohocken, Pa Charles was an active volunteer with Conshohocken VFW Post 1074 He was a hard worker and worked to take care of his family, which he enjoyed spending time with especially his grandchildren