Date of Service:
December 09, 2023
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Charles Bernard Hommel passed peacefully on November 1, 2023 at VNA Hospice in Vero Beach. He fought a valiant fight and was surrounded by his loving family.
Charlie was born on May, 28, 1952 to Helen and William Hommel. He attended and graduated from Perth Amboy Vocational High School. This is where he learned the craft of carpentry, which he excelled at for the next 50 years. He shared his knowledge and love of the trade with his friend, Thoma, his brother-in-law, Bob, and his son Charlie.
Charlie also loved sports and when he wasn’t watching his son or grandsons compete in basketball, football, baseball or golf, he was watching his beloved Mets or Jets on tv. Charlie was a true sports fan and cheered for many teams through the years.
Charlie was predeceased by his parents and by his brother, Billy.
Charlie leaves behind his beloved wife of 38 years, Karen Marie of Vero Beach; 2 brothers, Richard and Robert; his daughter, Melinda, of Port Reading; his son Charlie (Angy) of Colonia; and his much loved grandchildren, CJ, Dylan, and Hailey of Colonia and William of Port Reading.
Charlie had many friends and loved doing what he could do to help them. He will be remembered by these friends as a truly stand up guy. His family will remember him by his loyalty, his wittiness and his willingness to enjoy every cherished moment with his loved ones.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Petit Davis in Rahway from 2-4pm. A repass will be held at the Center Bar in Port Reading immediately following.
Arrangements are by Thomas S. Lowther Funeral Home & Crematory, Vero Beach.
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Mary Doslik - special friend, past co-worker SAA, etc., etc.
November 3, 2023, 8:57 pm
Karen, God Bless you and yours. Charlie always had a special way of staying connected when our paths crossed. My love to you. Also remembering in prayer your mom (my special, beautiful friend) and Marie.
Lorraine Gaffigan - SAA coworker and friend
November 3, 2023, 10:43 pm
Karen, family and friends. Jim and I send our condolences and prayers. Much love Lorraine
Barbara DeRollo
November 3, 2023, 10:47 pm
Karen, my heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family. Charlie will be sorely missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Mary - Friend
November 4, 2023, 2:30 pm
Condolences. Sympathy. Hugs. Love & Laughter to the family. Especially to those I know, Karen, Bobby & Belinda. My memories of Charlie are incomplete without Laughter. He made youse life a better place by being in it. Prayers and Peace surrounding ya’ll from Kansas. Mary
Pat O’Hara - Co-worker at the Surety Association
November 5, 2023, 3:10 pm
Condolences to you and your family.
Lois Plaska - old friend !!
November 5, 2023, 10:29 pm
So if Jack & Charlie were at the Plaska Home everyone would just gravitate and hang with him!! Awesome guy great personality and fun!!! He had my back more than once at Brennan’s when I was hustling some pool. It was always great to see him!! R.I.P. Charlie!! My condolences to Karen, Bob and family, and all his many friends. God Bless
Debbie Coone
November 8, 2023, 2:54 pm
Karen, I’m so sorry for the loss of your beloved. The two of you were so very lucky to have such a love and to have all those wonderful memories. I’ll be holding you up in prayer, cause I can see your heart is breaking. Lean on your children and grandchildren; you’ll see him there.