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Charles Daniel - Class of 1962
Charles L. Daniel - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Charles L. Daniel (Newburgh, New York), who passed away on September 18, 2020, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Charles L. Daniel or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2020 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the Brooks Funeral Home (481 Gidney Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550). The military honors will be held on Saturday, September 26th 2020 at the Military Honors Cedar Hill Cemetery (5468 Rte 9W, Newburgh, NY 12550).
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Charles Charlie or Butch Lewis Daniel was born on September 23, 1943, in
Bridgeport, Connecticut, to the late Jephthah and Marjorie Daniel. He departed
this life surrounded by his family in the comfort of his own home on Friday,
September 18, 2020. Charles followed his father's footsteps and graduated from
Newburgh Free Academy in 1962. Upon graduating, he wasted no time entering the
United States Air Force, where he served eight years. It was during his tour in
the Philippines that he met and married Arlina Gabison, the mother of his two
beloved sons, Darin and Demosthenes. While serving at this assignment, he also
adopted three daughters. More recently, he was overwhelmed with joy when
connected with daughter, Robin Soares, of Waterbury Connecticut. During his
youth, Charlie always had a fondness for singing and music. As a fitness
enthusiast, he was passionate about weight training, swimming, and mountain
biking. One of his fondest memories was being a karate instructor at Harriman
College. He created lasting friendships while there. He served as a member of
Ebenezer Baptist Church, Newburgh, NY. Later in life, he converted to Nichiren
Buddhism. He studied and prayed faithfully. Charles is survived by his loving
and devoted wife of 20 years, Janet Summerville-Daniel; three sisters, former
Newburgh NY Mayor Audrey L. Carey-Wright, Atlanta, GA; Olymphia (Minute) Green,
Bristow, VA; Beverly Robinson, Snellville, GA; daughter, Robin Soares,
Waterbury, CT; sons, Darin, Middletown NY, Demosthenes (Jane) Elkridge MD;
adopted daughters, Debbie Fishe (Aldric) Newton, NC, Decerie Herrera (Jesse)
Cary, NC, Sandra Nakano (Masayuki) Tokyo, Japan; foster brother and sister,
Danny Mac Lewis Germantown, NY, Dawn Lewis NC; and numerous nieces, nephews,
cousins, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. His brother Raymond Daniel (Farideh)
and first wife Arlina Gabison Daniel, preceded him in death. Charles was
supportive, loving, kind, and a confidant to all his nieces and nephews. Life
alone has no special meaning, but L-O-V-E gives us joy and happiness. It is this
joy, happiness, and love that we shared with our loved one that gives our lives
special meaning and memories. We shall carry and always remember that legacy.
Gone, but not forgotten. Visitation will be held Friday, September 25 from 4-6
pm at Brooks Funeral Home 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. Services will continue on
Saturday, September 26 at 9am sharp with burial following in Cedar Hill
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to The Hudson Valley SPCA
(a no-kill animal shelter) at P. O. Box 356 Vails Gate, NY 12584 or your local
no kill shelter.
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