Charles Joseph Rempe III

REMPE — Charles Joseph, III, CDR USNR Ret., died peacefully at his home in Dix Hills, NY, at the age of 92 on April 11, 2023. Born July 11, 1930 in Jersey City, NJ, he grew up in St. Albans, Queens, NY. Charles, son of Charles J. Rempe, Jr., a coppersmith at the Brooklyn Navy Yard, and Amelia Hoch, attended Andrew Jackson High School where he was elected Class President and met his beloved wife of 60 years, Harriette Rempe née Peterson, who passed away in 2015. A graduate of the Kings Point US Merchant Marine Academy, class of 1952, Charles was commissioned as an officer in the United States Naval Reserve. He proudly served aboard the USS Henley (DD-762) as Chief Engineering Officer, circumnavigating the world twice, serving later as a merchant mariner. He retired as a Commander USNR in 1977, after acquiring a lifetime of friendships and countless stories. In civilian life, Charles rose through the ranks at the NY Telephone Company, later Nynex and Verizon, managing the company's 10 million square foot office real estate portfolio. At the time of retiring, he advanced to director of security, working closely with the FBI, Secret Service, and NYPD, developing lasting friendships and earning respect for his integrity and dedication to company and country. Most importantly, Charles was guided by his love and devotion for his wife, children, church, and community. He was known for his wit, warm smile, silly puns, and hearty laugh. He charmed everyone he met. He was respected as a trusted, good, and honorable man. Charles is survived by his loving children, Denise Rempe (Mark Wilson), Janine Rempe (Robert Holmes), and Glenn (Natasha) Rempe, and four grandchildren, Ryan Wilson, Brooke Wilson, Victoria Rempe, and Catherine Rempe. He is predeceased by his beloved wife Harriette, his infant son Charles, and sister Lois Mast. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2-4 PM & 6:30-8:30 PM at the A.L. Jacobsen Funeral Home, 1380 New York Ave, Huntington, NY, 11746. The church service will take place on Tuesday at 10:30 AM at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 22 East 18th St, Huntington, NY. Burial to follow at Melville Cemetery, Melville, NY. www.jacobsenfuneral.com

Charles Joseph Rempe III

July 11, 1930 - April 11, 2023