Pullman, Charles Horace, 88 of Egg Harbor Twp., passed away peacefully at home on February 1st. He was born in Atlantic City during the Roaring 20’s. Although Charlie moved off shore decades ago, his heart never left AC. Charlie grew up during the Great Depression and worked for the family’s business, Home Ice Co. He attended Our Lady Star of the Sea, was an altar boy, and a boy scout. He played football at Holy Spirit High School, class of ’44. At 17 he enlisted in the US Navy as a radioman on the USS LST 356. Charlie participated in the D-day invasion during WWII and was awarded medals and citations. After the war, Charlie ran the family business and in 1949 he wed the girl of his dreams, Mary C. McDermott, a petite brunette who was class of ’42 valedictorian. Before relocating to Pleasantville, he started delivering heating oil and soon dropped the ice business. In the 70’s he sold home oil to South Jersey Industries and stayed on as fuel operations manager. Charlie worked in the same capacity for Jenkins Plumbing & Heating and Garden State Fuels in the 80’s and early 90’s. Only a stroke kept him from working til his last day. Charlie was VFW Past Commander Post 2389, VFW Life Member Post 8098, and Disabled American Veteran. He was also affiliated with the US LST Association, AC Knights of Columbus, AC Moose Lodge, AC American Legion, Men of Malvern, and the Friendly Friends of St. Patrick. Charlie was a walking history book, excellent singer, King of common sense, and great storyteller. He was an honest, charismatic, hard working father whose humorous spirit will be reflected in his family’s laughter. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary; son Charles; and sister Mae. Charlie is survived by daughters Mary Beth Menschner (Alan) and Rose Anne Lewis (James); sons Edward and Thomas; grandchildren Bill Menschner (Crystal), Ian Pullman, Kristin Rambone (Joseph) and Amy Baroco (Joseph); great grandchildren Joey and Lexi; and granddog Sophie. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 6th from 7pm until 9pm at Adams-Perfect Funeral Home, 1650 New Road, Northfield, and again on Saturday, February 7th from 10am until 11am at Church of Saint Katharine Drexel, 6075 West Jersey Avenue, Egg Harbor Twp., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Burial will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to McCauley Hall Prayer Guild, 1633 US Hwy 22, Watchung, NJ 07069. Arrangements entrusted to and condolences may be left for his family at: adams-perfect.com
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Charles Pullman
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