Celebrating the life of
Charles Joseph McAuliffe, Jr.
December 25, 1930 - January 06, 2012
Charles Joseph McAuliffe, Jr.
Charles Joseph McAuliffe, Jr, 81, passed away Friday, January 6, 2012 at home after a long illness. He was a native White Plains, NY and lifelong resident of Savannah. Charles was of the Catholic faith and was a member of the Knights of Columbus #5588, the St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee, and the American Legion Post 184. He was also Past President of the German Country Club, a member of the Savannah Jaycees, and coached Little League Baseball for many years for the Naval Reserve Baseball team. He was a member of the Catholic War Veterans, and was a member of the Oldtimers Softball Team. He was Past Cub Scout Master of Pack 16 at Blessed Sacrament Church. Charles retired from Union Camp Corporation after 43 years of service as an electrician and supervisor, and served in the United States Navy.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty Jean McAuliffe, of Savannah, two sons, Charles J. "Chuck" McAuliffe, III, of Savannah, and Pat McAuliffe, and his wife, Lynn, of Acworth, GA. He is also survived by two grandchildren, Kelli and Kevin McAuliffe, of Acworth.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
I am one of the surviving sister's of Charles Joseph McAuliffe. Here is the names of the other sister's Margaret McAuliffe Bachman,Fla Shirley Centi,Bronx, NY Diana Centi Muzzillo, Fla All of us remember and loved our brother and wished we were there at the end to let him know that he was never forgotten. Buster you are now with Mommy! We love you!
- Marie Centi Rosania, West Harrison, NY
Our family will keep Buster and his family in our daily prayers, as we honor our father, Charles Sr.
- Robert & Doris McAuliffe, Clearwater, FL
My deepest sympathy to the family.A good man has passed from us.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
The OBriens send our condolences to the McAuliffes. He was a remarkable man and will be missed in a great way.His legacy lives on through us. Tom and Maureen OBrien
- Tom OBrien, Bluffton, SC
We only knew Pop as 'Pop' or Chuck's dad. We always looked forward to the opportunity to sit and talk. He had a calming effect during troubled times. We all will dearly miss him
- Dan and Lind Drake, Savannah, GA
Jean -- So sorry to learn of Charles' passing. He was a great man who stood by his values and had a great sense of humor. He will be truly missed and never forgotten.
- David Willis, Savannah, GA
WE'LL MISS YOU OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY
- BARBARA & WES LAYMAN, SAVANNAH, GA
CHUCK & FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME. YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT GUY AND GENTLEMAN. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. RHONDA F SILLS
- RHONDA SILLS, GUYTON, GA
will be sadly missed. God bless
- Ray & Jean, savannah, GA
In God's great garden of our lives, Some rain is sure to fall, But after that He sends the sun To triumph over all And so when sorrow comes to us And teardrops cloud our day He sends us strength to bear our load And light to guide our way: The Catholic War Veterans will miss you
- Michael DiTomasso, Savannah, GA
Charlie's service to this great country will never be forgotten. His dedication to service helped many people. He will be missed. Our sincere condolences at this time. Otis and Adeline
- Otis Young, Savannah, GA
My condolences to all! As a fellow member of Post 36, and as a former sailor with the US Navy, my heart goes out to the family. May warm memories of laughter and love bring you solace.
- Faustina Smith, Savannah, GA
Jean,Chuck and family our prayers are with you.Charles will be missed by all that knew him
- Richard & Cindy Byrd, Savannah, GA
He was a good father,husband and friend...he was best man at my wedding. We played some fun golf together...thinking of all of you tonight....
- David Arthur Tester, Charleston, SC
Jean, and Chuck & Pat and family, As I type this, tears are falling on the keyboard. We will all miss Charles, and know your hearts are hurting, too. Charles had a life well-lived. He was, simply stated, a great American, as well as a loving devoted husband, and showed his parenting abilities by raising with Jean two fine sons. It was my privilege to know him, and may he rest in peace, and we pray for peace of mind for the family who loved him. Doug & Pam Andrews
- Doug & Pam Andrews, Savannah, GA
By the grace of God, I was there in the hospital years ago when Charles suffered a ruptured aneurysm, and the only vascular surgeon in the hospital then was me. As God clearly looked after Charles then as Charles often reminded me, I have no doubt God will keep him in the palm of his hand now. I had not the opportunity to reacquaint myself with Charles or Jean until Doug brought us in proximity through the American Legion Post 184. I have enjoyed my discussions with him and Jean and wish we could have many more years, but it was not God's plan. Charles was always right on target with everything he analyzed. He was of great help in providing wise counsel for the E-Board of the Post on which he served until now. We will all miss him and our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to his family as they struggle through this sorrow. Dr. Tom Freeman
- Tom Freeman, M.D., Savannah, GA
Charles will remain in our fond memories until we also go home to see his face again in God's house of many mansions. Charles middle name must have really been SERVICE, because he served his community in many ways, from Little League ball, to the St. Patricks Day Parade Committee where I came to know him as a man of integrity, with great love for his family and his faith. He was stalwart in his support of veterans at the American Legion Post 184 and his absence will create a void not to be ever fully filled in our leadership team, knowing his advice was always sound, and to the point. Judy and I hope that the fond memories of their life with Charles will soon overcome the grief his family now feels caused by his passing to everlasting life in God's care. Bill & Judy Quinan
- Bill & Judy Quinan, Savannah, GA
I am one of the surviving sister's of Charles Joseph McAuliffe. Here is the names of the other sister's Margaret McAuliffe Bachman,Fla Shirley Centi,Bronx, NY Diana Centi Muzzillo, Fla All of us remember and loved our brother and wished we were there at the end to let him know that he was never forgotten. Buster you are now with Mommy! We love you!
- Marie Centi Rosania, West Harrison, NY
Our family will keep Buster and his family in our daily prayers, as we honor our father, Charles Sr.
- Robert & Doris McAuliffe, Clearwater, FL
My deepest sympathy to the family.A good man has passed from us.
- Tom Mahoney, Savannah, GA
The OBriens send our condolences to the McAuliffes. He was a remarkable man and will be missed in a great way.His legacy lives on through us. Tom and Maureen OBrien
- Tom OBrien, Bluffton, SC
We only knew Pop as 'Pop' or Chuck's dad. We always looked forward to the opportunity to sit and talk. He had a calming effect during troubled times. We all will dearly miss him
- Dan and Lind Drake, Savannah, GA
Jean -- So sorry to learn of Charles' passing. He was a great man who stood by his values and had a great sense of humor. He will be truly missed and never forgotten.
- David Willis, Savannah, GA
WE'LL MISS YOU OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU & YOUR FAMILY
- BARBARA & WES LAYMAN, SAVANNAH, GA
CHUCK & FAMILY, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AT THIS TIME. YOUR DAD WAS A GREAT GUY AND GENTLEMAN. YOU ARE ALL IN MY PRAYERS. RHONDA F SILLS
- RHONDA SILLS, GUYTON, GA
will be sadly missed. God bless
- Ray & Jean, savannah, GA
In God's great garden of our lives, Some rain is sure to fall, But after that He sends the sun To triumph over all And so when sorrow comes to us And teardrops cloud our day He sends us strength to bear our load And light to guide our way: The Catholic War Veterans will miss you
- Michael DiTomasso, Savannah, GA
Charlie's service to this great country will never be forgotten. His dedication to service helped many people. He will be missed. Our sincere condolences at this time. Otis and Adeline
- Otis Young, Savannah, GA
My condolences to all! As a fellow member of Post 36, and as a former sailor with the US Navy, my heart goes out to the family. May warm memories of laughter and love bring you solace.
- Faustina Smith, Savannah, GA
Jean,Chuck and family our prayers are with you.Charles will be missed by all that knew him
- Richard & Cindy Byrd, Savannah, GA
He was a good father,husband and friend...he was best man at my wedding. We played some fun golf together...thinking of all of you tonight....
- David Arthur Tester, Charleston, SC
Jean, and Chuck & Pat and family, As I type this, tears are falling on the keyboard. We will all miss Charles, and know your hearts are hurting, too. Charles had a life well-lived. He was, simply stated, a great American, as well as a loving devoted husband, and showed his parenting abilities by raising with Jean two fine sons. It was my privilege to know him, and may he rest in peace, and we pray for peace of mind for the family who loved him. Doug & Pam Andrews
- Doug & Pam Andrews, Savannah, GA
By the grace of God, I was there in the hospital years ago when Charles suffered a ruptured aneurysm, and the only vascular surgeon in the hospital then was me. As God clearly looked after Charles then as Charles often reminded me, I have no doubt God will keep him in the palm of his hand now. I had not the opportunity to reacquaint myself with Charles or Jean until Doug brought us in proximity through the American Legion Post 184. I have enjoyed my discussions with him and Jean and wish we could have many more years, but it was not God's plan. Charles was always right on target with everything he analyzed. He was of great help in providing wise counsel for the E-Board of the Post on which he served until now. We will all miss him and our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to his family as they struggle through this sorrow. Dr. Tom Freeman
- Tom Freeman, M.D., Savannah, GA
Charles will remain in our fond memories until we also go home to see his face again in God's house of many mansions. Charles middle name must have really been SERVICE, because he served his community in many ways, from Little League ball, to the St. Patricks Day Parade Committee where I came to know him as a man of integrity, with great love for his family and his faith. He was stalwart in his support of veterans at the American Legion Post 184 and his absence will create a void not to be ever fully filled in our leadership team, knowing his advice was always sound, and to the point. Judy and I hope that the fond memories of their life with Charles will soon overcome the grief his family now feels caused by his passing to everlasting life in God's care. Bill & Judy Quinan
- Bill & Judy Quinan, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
