Charles Joseph Weir Jr.
– March 18, 2020
February 10, 1936 - March 18, 2020
Charles Joseph Weir Jr., age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born in Camden, N.J., on February 10, 1936. Charles grew up in Pennsauken, New Jersey, surrounded by many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. Also known as “Chuck,” he graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1954, and upon graduation, he attended Rutgers University, Camden.
He served as a military police officer in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was awarded both The Army of Occupation of Berlin Medal, as well as the Good Conduct Medal. Chuck had a long and distinguished career in commercial equipment finance for 30 years, starting with General Electric in the late 1960’s and retiring from Orix Credit Alliance as vice president of Commercial Sales in 1999. He was well respected amongst his colleagues and customers alike, and he had a unique ability to bring out the best in people.
After retirement, he moved from his home state of New Jersey to Sun City, FL. Here he fulfilled his lifelong dream, spending his days fishing, golfing, volunteering and being with his family, especially his wife, Joan. Chuck was a communicant of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Chuck was an expert salt and freshwater fisherman. He lent his expertise to The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for 18 years by running numerous fishing clinics and teaching children how to fish. He also loved the game of golf and enjoyed playing with his family and friends. In recent years, he was thrilled to have achieved his lifetime goal of “shooting his age.”
Volunteering was an essential part of Chuck’s life. When alerted to the growing scourge of human trafficking, Chuck and Joan teamed up with local law enforcement and helped found the nonprofit organization Campaign Against Human Trafficing-SouthShore (CAHT). Chuck organized numerous golf tournaments. He tirelessly worked with other members to provide backpacks filled with much needed personal items for rescued victims.
Chuck was predeceased by his father, Charles Joseph Weir Sr. and his mother, Helen M. Weir; his sisters, Judith A. Weir and Margaret E. Hope (husband Donald Hope); and brother Stephen T. Weir. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joan Kramer; son, Charles J. Weir lll, and daughter-in-law Teresa; daughter Christina and son-in-law Kenneth Jannarone; grandchildren Abigail and Christopher Jannarone; and first wife, Virginia Martin. He is also survived by his siblings: sister H. Maria Fischer and husband Robert, sister Jean E.Weir, sister-in-law Margaret Weir; and his stepchildren: Ruthellen Nail, Kenneth Kramer and husband Alvaro, and Brad Kramer; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jennifer and Adam Roberts(Alaina and Luke), Joseph Doyle (Nicholas & Blake), Cody Kramer and Colton Kramer, Jimmy and Kayla Kramer (Shyla, Brody, Riley), Jennifer and Scott Emlet (Addison), Traci Kramer and Alex Bryan(Gabrial & Eva), James Kramer and Amaris Rodriguez (Kayden and Athena).
Chuck’s huge heart and loving nature will surely be missed but will live on in our hearts forever. We love you “Pop-Pop, The Fisherman.” Funeral services in Florida and a memorial service in New Jersey will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to The Campaign Against HumanTrafficking-SouthShore or CAHT-SouthShore in care of Joan Kramer, 2308 Lancaster Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Online condolences at Skywaymemorial.com.
Charles Joseph Weir Jr., age 84, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born in Camden, N.J., on February 10, 1936. Charles grew up in Pennsauken, New Jersey, surrounded by many beloved aunts, uncles and cousins. Also known as “Chuck,” he graduated from Camden Catholic High School in 1954, and upon graduation, he attended Rutgers University, Camden.
He served as a military police officer in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany. He was awarded both The Army of Occupation of Berlin Medal, as well as the Good Conduct Medal. Chuck had a long and distinguished career in commercial equipment finance for 30 years, starting with General Electric in the late 1960’s and retiring from Orix Credit Alliance as vice president of Commercial Sales in 1999. He was well respected amongst his colleagues and customers alike, and he had a unique ability to bring out the best in people.
After retirement, he moved from his home state of New Jersey to Sun City, FL. Here he fulfilled his lifelong dream, spending his days fishing, golfing, volunteering and being with his family, especially his wife, Joan. Chuck was a communicant of Prince of Peace Catholic Church. Chuck was an expert salt and freshwater fisherman. He lent his expertise to The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission for 18 years by running numerous fishing clinics and teaching children how to fish. He also loved the game of golf and enjoyed playing with his family and friends. In recent years, he was thrilled to have achieved his lifetime goal of “shooting his age.”
Volunteering was an essential part of Chuck’s life. When alerted to the growing scourge of human trafficking, Chuck and Joan teamed up with local law enforcement and helped found the nonprofit organization Campaign Against Human Trafficing-SouthShore (CAHT). Chuck organized numerous golf tournaments. He tirelessly worked with other members to provide backpacks filled with much needed personal items for rescued victims.
Chuck was predeceased by his father, Charles Joseph Weir Sr. and his mother, Helen M. Weir; his sisters, Judith A. Weir and Margaret E. Hope (husband Donald Hope); and brother Stephen T. Weir. Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Joan Kramer; son, Charles J. Weir lll, and daughter-in-law Teresa; daughter Christina and son-in-law Kenneth Jannarone; grandchildren Abigail and Christopher Jannarone; and first wife, Virginia Martin. He is also survived by his siblings: sister H. Maria Fischer and husband Robert, sister Jean E.Weir, sister-in-law Margaret Weir; and his stepchildren: Ruthellen Nail, Kenneth Kramer and husband Alvaro, and Brad Kramer; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Jennifer and Adam Roberts(Alaina and Luke), Joseph Doyle (Nicholas & Blake), Cody Kramer and Colton Kramer, Jimmy and Kayla Kramer (Shyla, Brody, Riley), Jennifer and Scott Emlet (Addison), Traci Kramer and Alex Bryan(Gabrial & Eva), James Kramer and Amaris Rodriguez (Kayden and Athena).
Chuck’s huge heart and loving nature will surely be missed but will live on in our hearts forever. We love you “Pop-Pop, The Fisherman.” Funeral services in Florida and a memorial service in New Jersey will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to The Campaign Against HumanTrafficking-SouthShore or CAHT-SouthShore in care of Joan Kramer, 2308 Lancaster Drive, Sun City Center, FL 33573. Online condolences at Skywaymemorial.com.