Charles J. "Charlie" Elia

July 8, 1948 - January 13, 2021

A recording of Charlie’s services are available at the following link https://portal.midweststreams.com/services/watch/gaiL65F24W Charles J. Elia, age 72, of Gloucester Township, NJ, entered his heavenly home on January 13 th, 2021. He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Pat (nee Finley), and daughters Kristin Magee (Michael) and Kate Kohri (Michael). The loves of his life, his precious grandchildren, Claire Magee, Ryan Kohri, Brendan Magee, Sean Kohri, and Megan Magee. He is also survived by his sisters Patricia McQuillin (Joseph) and the late Anita Cantor (the late Ronald). He was like a brother to his sisters in law, Maureen Finley, Regina Finley, Kate Finley, and Eileen Finley. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy as a sonarman. He was a graduate of LaSalle University. His career spanned many years in IT as a manager. He retired from PMA group. He was a true family man in all stages of his life. Family first in everything. Charlie was always the “family go-to person” for solving problems. Compassion, kindness, and love were the goals of his life journey. He dedicated many years to coaching youth teams. His TBAA Strikers ‘80 team had a special place in his heart. His sense of humor and wit were enjoyed by family and friends alike. Charlie enjoyed retirement to its fullest. Traveling was a passion of his, especially European River Cruises, Ireland, Portugal, Newfoundland and many National Parks in Canada and the U.S. He loved family vacations to Disney, Hilton Head, and the Jersey shore. He especially enjoyed his 70 th birthday family vacation in Cancun with the gang. He developed a love of country music and Nashville became a favorite spot during CMA Fest. He was a huge Villanova Wildcats Basketball fan. His lifelong love of model trains was shared with his grandchildren, producing hours of family bonding time with Pop. He enjoyed spending weekends traveling from field to field watching his grandchildren play soccer, baseball, flag football, and basketball. His favorite place was Siesta Key, FL. He thoroughly enjoyed wintering there for the last ten years. He always told people what a special place it was and highly recommended it as a laid back, fun filled retreat. Special thanks to our niece, Dr. Patti Roth, for her kindness, concern, and care during her uncle’s illness. We are forever grateful. And to the doctors and nurses of Jefferson Hospital (Washington Twp. Div.), we thank you for your help and compassion during Charlie’s hospital stay and his final days. Viewing will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021 from 10:15 AM to 11:00 AM at Our Lady of Hope Parish / St/ Agnes Church, 701 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood, NJ, where his Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 AM. Facial coverings and social distancing will be enforced. Urn entombment at Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, NJ, will be held privately at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s memory may be made to Cathedral Soup Kitchen, 1514 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08105 or to Our Lady of Hope Parish, 701 Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood, NJ 08012. Condolences may be shared at www.earlefuneralhome.com * * * * *