on October 16,2020.
He was born on November 7,1936 in the Bronx to Peter and Adeline Miale.
He graduated from Samuel Gompers High School, in the Bronx, in 1954. After high
school he served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy. For the next
three years of his life he spent it away at sea but his heart would always take him
back to the Bronx.
After his honorable discharge from the US Navy he returned home and
followed his heart in marrying his love of his life Elizabeth (Betty) Dale in 1963.
While working full-time at Western Electric he studied engineering and business
at Pratt Institute and NYU. Charles and Betty would begin their family with the
birth of their children, Donna and Charles Jr., while still living in the Bronx. After
several years they decided to move to Spring Valley New York as they purchased
their first home together and had two additional children Gina and Danielle. The
family home would serve them extremely well for the next 35 years. After
Western Electric Charles worked at AT&T for the bulk of his career in Manhattan
and throughout the Tri-state area. Charles became Director of Operations at the
Airmont N.Y. distribution facility. He retired from Lucent Technologies in the 1990.
He was as active member and parishioner of St Boniface Church in Wesley
Hills NY.
The family vacations were spent at their second home in St. Augustine
Florida where Charles enjoyed his time with his growing family at the beach. He
would later on be able to share this love of the beach with his grandchildren as
well.
After raising and providing all his love to his family for 35 years in their
Spring Valley home - Charles and Betty decided to move to Barnegat N.J. for their
remaining years together. They both enjoyed their time near the bay and
closeness to Atlantic City.
Charles led a full and selfless life dedicated to his faith and family. He was a
proud son of Italian immigrants and it reflected throughout his journey in life. But
he was most proud of the family Betty and he had and raised. He lived through his
children and grandchildren accomplishments no matter how big or small it was.
He had many titles while at AT&T but his most important and enjoyable title was
Husband, Dad and Grandpa.
Charles Sr. was predeceased by his wife, Betty, of 54 years. His parents Peter
and Adeline as well his sister Annette.
Charles Sr is survived by his four children- Donna and Daryl Mayer, Dr.
Charles Miale Jr. and Carolyn, Gina and Len Froio and Danielle and Joseph
Balducci. Also surviving Charles were his seven grandchildren- Brittany and Bryan
Mayer, Katherine and Peter Miale, Alexis and Jillian Froio and Joseph Balducci Jr.
Arrangement were entrusted to Wanamaker and Carlough of Suffern NY. A
Catholic Church service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, a pledge or
donation to the Michael J. Fox Parkinson’s Foundation would be appreciated.
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