Charles J. Daley

Charles J. Daley Jr., 73, of Franklin, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, August 27th, 2018 at UPMC Northwest in Seneca. Charles was born in Pittsburgh, PA to parents Charles J., Sr. and Jenessa J. (Fratangelo) Daley on July, 17, 1945. He graduated in 1963 from Oliver High School in Pittsburgh and received an Associate's Degree in Criminology at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.Charles was a proud member of the Pennsylvania State Police where he worked 28 years as an Investigator. He then went on to become a Security Officer at Gannon University, where he worked until his retirement in 1998. He spent the last 19 years as a surety agent with Liberty Bail Bonds.Charles served our county as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War Era with two years of active duty in Germany and four years in the Army Reserves as a medic. He was honorably discharged on May, 3, 1966.On October 26, 1968, Charles married Marjorie M. McCarthy. She preceded him in death on July 28, 2012. Charles was a very active member of his community, joining numerous organizations and doing many activities. He was a Life Member of the Elks Lodge B.P.O.E. 110. He was also an 20+ year member of the Eagles and a Life Member of the Fraternal Order of Police.Charles was an avid golfer and spent many days on the golf course. He also enjoyed traveling, especially to visit Punta Gorda, Florida and to South Carolina to spend time with his loving grandchildren whom he cherished.Charles is survived by his two sons, Thomas J. (T.J.) Daley and his wife, Stephanie, of Chapin, South Carolina, and Joseph A. Daley (Michelle) of Franklin; his two grandchildren, Daniel Jacob Daley and Elizabeth Charlize Daley, both of Chapin, South Carolina; his fiance, MK Ellis; his brother, Robert G. Daley and his wife, Gail, of Pittsburgh; his brother-in-law, John McCarthy and his wife, Veronica, of Ohio.In addition to his wife, Charles was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Richard E. Daley.Family and friends will be received Friday, August 31, 2018 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin.A Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Patrick Church, 949 Liberty Street, on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at 11 a.m. with Monsignor John Herbein, officiating. Interment will be held at National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Military honors will be accorded by the South Hills Veterans Honor Guard.The family suggests memorial contributions be made in Charles' name to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, and/or to the St. Patrick Church in Franklin, 949 Liberty Street, Franklin, PA 16323.To send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for more information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.