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Charles Hager - Class of 1962

Delete this post Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net> on 20/Nov/2022
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        Charles Henry Hager Jr., 79, a retired Manager of IBM, entered into rest on November 19, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born in Highland Falls, NY, lived most of his life in Newburgh. Spent the last several years in Little River, SC. Charles was the son of the late Charles Henry and Marion (Stewart) Hager Sr, he was born August 14, 1943. Charles leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Kathy VanTassel Hager; his beloved children Timothy, Mark and Jennifer; his daughter-in-laws KerriAnn and Melissa Hager; his adoring grandchildren Paul, Tyler, Kayley, Paige & Brennan. The kids meant everything to him and they loved their Pa Chuckie/Grandpa very much. Charles was the most amazing, hardworking, loving, kind and caring man we’ve all ever known. To know Charles was to love him. Charles was known to everyone for his warm smile, welcoming heart and for being a true gentleman and family man. There are not enough words to describe how important Charles was to our family. It is so hard to believe that he is gone, a piece of us is forever gone, but we are truly blessed to have had this amazing man in our lives. We all love you more than we could ever put into words. An avid outdoorsman, loved boating, hunting and fishing. He proudly served in the Army National Guard of New York. He was a Sergeant Battery C 1st Bn 156th Arty NYARNG. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your local animal shelter in Dad’s name as he loved all animals and missed his beloved dog, Katie or to St. Jude’s. Please post any memories and/or photos you have with Dad on the Tribute Wall. A celebration of life ceremony will be held in the coming months, details will be provided at a later date. - August 14, 1943 - November 19, 2022

Charles Hager - Class of 1962 .... It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved father, Charlie Hager. He was the most amazing, hardworking, loving, kind and caring man we've all ever known. To know my Dad was to love him. There are not enough words to describe how important our father was to our family. He was a beloved Husband, Father, Pa, Grandpa and Chuckie. It is so hard to believe that Dad is gone, a piece of us is forever gone but we are truly blessed to have had this amazing man in our lives. Rest easy Dad..we all love you more than we could ever put into words ❤️  ❤️



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