Charles Raymond Sofield, 93, of Pearl River, passed away on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Lois (nee Ohler). Cherished father of Stuart Sofield of San Francisco, CA, Andrea Lagos and husband George of Turnersville, NJ and the late Heather Matesevac and Holly Sofield. Adored grandfather of Michael, Charlie, Tim, Cristian and Danny. Dearest brother of the late Irene Sofield and Kay Youmans.
Charles was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He retired from Lederle Labs where he was a biochemist. For over 20 years, he was a member of the Pearl River Ambulance Corps and taught First Aid to hundreds of people, including the Police and Fire departments of Rockland County. He loved to garden, travel with his wife, sing in the church choir which he did up until he was 90 & he loved to run. He ran half & full marathons up until the age of 75.
A Funeral Service will be held at the Pearl River United Methodist Church on Saturday at 8:30 Am with interment to follow at Rockland Cemetery, Sparkill. Visiting hours are Thursday 5-8 PM and Friday 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale (201-767-3050).
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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