Charles T. McFadden
Founding member of the Friendly Sons of Shillelagh
Charles T. McFadden, 88, of Wall Township, N.J., passed away Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born and raised in Newark, N.J, and attended St. Antoninus Catholic Grammar School.
Charles was a proud member of Ironworkers Local 11 for over 60 years, and a Newark fireman for 25 years. He served four years in the U.S. Navy and traveled the world.
Charles was a devoted husband, father and grandfather, who cherished his Irish heritage deeply. He was strong but kind, dependable and loyal and always happy to share a beer and "the pleasure of your company." He was a founding member of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, West Orange, N.J., and Belmar, N.J. Charles was a member of the following organizations, Essex County Emerald Society, Knights of Columbus, Newark, St. Patrick's Parade Committee, Cryan Association, Giblin Association and the Iron Dukes Association.
He was predeceased by his parents, Charles and Mary, and siblings William, Helen and John. Charles was married to Helen McFadden (nee Carr) who passed away in 1978, and to Mary McFadden (nee Scanlon) who passed away in 2002. He is survived by his brother, Edward; his devoted children, Irene Bonner (Michael), Charles M. McFadden (Ellen), Mary Ellen Naples (Dante), Sally Ann McFadden (Luke), and loving grandchildren, Andrew, Matthew, Erin, Bridget, Charlie, Emily, Ryan, and Jenna.
Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Orender Family Home for Funerals, 2643 Old Bridge Road, Manasquan, N.J. 08736. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m, at St. Rose Church, Belmar. Burial will be private at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, N.J. To send condolences to the family please visit orenderfamilyhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh Jersey Shore Foundation, PO Box 627, 815 16th Ave., Belmar, N.J. 07719.