Charles John DiPasquale Sr, 97, of Howell passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Oct 1 st , 2023.Charles was born in Jersey City, NJ on May 28, 1926. He and the family moved to Howell in 1970 and he lived in Howell until his passing. 

“Chuck”, as he was known, was a first-generation, US born, Italian American, raised by his mother, sister and older brothers. He was a member of the Laborers Union Local from Hudson County and had been retired since 1986. Chuck was a member of “The Greatest Generation”. He quit high school at the age of 17 to enlist in the US Navy during WWII. After an Honorable Discharge from the Navy, he returned to school to finish his education. As a younger man, Chuck played semi-professional football, where he earned the nickname “Bull” for the way he played.

He was quite the family man and enjoyed spending time with his wife of 72 years, Catherine “Kitty” DiPasquale, and his 11 children and 27 grandchildren. He valued family and friends above money and fame. He loved his family and protected it. If you were lucky enough to know or befriend anyone in his family, you became part of his "Family" He especially enjoyed his trips to Atlantic City with Kitty.

Chuck is survived by his wife, Kitty, and his children, Charles DiPasquale Jr, John & Debbie DiPasquale, Pat & Rich Hawkins, Gary & Mona DiPasquale, Susan & John Fagioli, Linda and Wally Clayton, Ray & Marie DiPasquale, Gene & Tracey DiPasquale, Carolyn & Mike Culloo, Chris and Tricia DiPasquale, adopted son Bob & Carol Johnston, and his numerous grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his son, Dan DiPasquale. Chuck had a very large extended circle of nieces and nephews, family, and many close friends, and will be dearly missed by all. He was a wonderful Husband, Father, Grandpa, Uncle and friend to many.

Arrangements are under the direction of the DiCostanzo family owned, Lakewood Funeral Home, 6250 Highway 9, Howell, NJ. A Memorial Service as well as a Roman Catholic Funeral Mass at The Church of St. Veronica, Howell will be held at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association: (www.diabetes.org/donate).