Charles Joseph Estelle, 90, of New Milford, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Lorraine (nee Bachmann). Loving father of Douglas Estelle and his wife Michele and Leslie Estelle. He was predeceased by his oldest child, Larry. He will also be missed by his granddogs Buddy, Daisy and Heidi.
Charlie was a resident of New Milford since 1958. He owned and operated Colonial Auto Body in Closter, NJ for 39 years. A proud United States Navy veteran, he was a member of the American Legion Post 111 and the USS Tutuila ARG-4 Association, as well as the Bergen and Rockland Historical Train Society.
Visiting hours will be Friday, July 25, 2025 from 4-7 PM. Family and friends can gather at 9:30 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2025 with a burial service to follow at 11 AM at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s memory may be made to Tunnels 2 Towers, t2t.org, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org. www.pizzifuneralhome.com
My condolences to Douglas and Leslie.
Charlie was a great person, a lot of fun and a proud veteran who never stopped giving. He was a very generous businessman and, embarrassingly, on several occasions (in fact twice in one night), Charlie towed me out of the mud!
He will be missed.
Dave B.
Charles was a great man. Me and my family have a lot if history with him and his family. RIP Choo Choo Charlie!
Condolences to the Estelle family of the passing of Charlie.