Charles R Rowan, July 03, 1937 — May 16, 2019

Charles R Rowan (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, PA) July 03, 1937 May 16, 2019 Death notice, Obituaries, Necrology
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Birth date: July 03, 1937

Death date: May 16, 2019

Death place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania(PA), USA

Funeral Home: Murphy Ruffenach & Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Homes

ROWAN CHARLES R. “The Banjo Man”, passed on May 16, 2019. Charles was a United States Army Veteran and a retiree of the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed entertaining others but most of all enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Beloved husband of the late Dorothy (nee Westfield); father of Maureen Miller and Charles (Maryetta) Rowan; devoted Grandpop of Joseph, Lori, Daina, Ian, John Christopher, Christopher, Kelli, Jason, Brendan, Isabella and 19 great grandchildren; brother of Joan (late Joe) Whoriskey and the late Carol Knight McKenna. He is also survived by 3 stepchildren, especially Joseph (Carmella) Westfield, his close friend Veronica Martindale and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many good friends. Relatives, friends, members of Quaker City and Gloucester City String Bands, employees of the Philadelphia Phillies and members of the American Legion Post 135 are invited to his Visitation Tues.

eve 6:30-9 PM at the Murphy Ruffenach, Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home (3rd & Wolf Sts. ). Another Viewing will be held Wed.

morning 10-11 AM at Old Zion Church, 628 N. Broad St., Phila. , PA 19130. Funeral Service 11 AM.

Burial Fernwood Cem. Donations in his memory may be made to either the above-mentioned Church, or Alex’s Lemonade Stand, 1820 Williamstown Rd. , Franklinville, NJ 08322.

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death notice Charles R Rowan July 03, 1937 — May 16, 2019

obituary notice Charles R Rowan July 03, 1937 — May 16, 2019

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