Charles E. Griffiths, Jr.

Charles E. Griffiths, Jr., 57, of Schuylkill Haven, passed away Tuesday, August 30th, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, with his loved ones by his side. 
Born in Pottsville on October 16, 1964, he was a son of the late Charles E. & Janet (Simpson) Griffiths.
Charlie was a graduate of Schuylkill Haven High School, Class of 1982. Then completed the NJATC apprenticeship.
He was a member of Grace Evangelical Congregational Church, Schuylkill Haven. 
Charlie was a union electrician with IBEW, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 743 for many years. For the last 11 years, he worked as the Electrical Trades Instructor for SCI, Mahanoy.
Charlie was a member of Cressona Lodge #222 F&AM, Granny's Gang Hunting Club, and the New Ringgold, and Landingville Fire Companies.
He also enjoyed outdoor activities such as kayaking, biking, and hunting as well as visiting different breweries. He enjoyed spending time with friends and family and was always willing to teach others how to be a "smart ass" and enjoy life. 
He is survived by a daughter, Carlie Griffiths, wife of Zachary Polinsky, of Slatington; a son, Connor Griffiths, of Schuylkill Haven, his fiance, Trish Schimpf, Schuylkill Haven, an uncle, Jason Simpson, York, PA, and cousins.
A Celebration of Life Memorial will be held at 12 Noon on Friday, September 30th at Geschwindt Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc, 25 E. Main St., Schuylkill Haven, with Rev. Ted Rathman officiating. A visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10 AM until the time of services.
Interment will follow at Schuylkill Memorial Park, Schuylkill Haven.
At the family's request, donations in Charlie's memory may be forwarded to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center at https://giving.mskcc.org
Geschwindt-Stabingas Funeral Home, Inc., Schuylkill Haven, has been entrusted with arrangements.
 

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