Charles R. Farina

Charles R. Farina, Jr., 65, of Muhlenberg Township, passed away suddenly from complications of acute leukemia on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Reading Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Born in Reading, he was the son of the late Jennie (Jarsocrak) and Charles R. Farina, Sr. He was married for 43 incredible years to Patricia (Quaglio) Farina.

A graduate of Reading High School, Charlie earned his BS in Chemical Engineering, and a Masters of Business Administration from Lehigh University. He was an engineer for Air Products & Chemicals, Trexlertown, and Essroc Cement Corporation, Bath, retiring in 2015.

A man of deep faith, Charlie was a longtime parishioner of Holy Guardian Angels Parish, where he was a lector.

Family came first to Charlie, and he cherished every moment he spent with Patti, their children and grandchildren. Summer beach vacations, weekly market trips with Rob, golf with his "boys," afternoon coffee with Patti and Lisa, and every minute with the grandkids, were just some of the special times that brought a huge smile to Charlie, and that his family will miss the most.

In addition to his beloved Patti, Charlie is survived by his daughter Lisa, wife of Jonathan Goehler, and sons Robert, husband of Lauren, and Brian, husband of Cayce, in addition to the true lights of his life, grandchildren Caitlin and Collin Goehler, and Molly Farina. He is also survived by a brother, Ernest.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 10:00am at Holy Guardian Angels RC Church, Hyde Park, with burial to follow in Gethsemane Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday evening, April 16, 2019 from 5:30-7:30pm, at Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Avenue, West Reading.

While flowers are welcome, donations in Charlie's honor may also be made to Holy Guardian Angels Parish, 3121 Kutztown Road, Laureldale, PA 19605.

Edward J. Kuhn Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be recorded at www.kuhnfuneralhomes.com.