Charles Ohrenich, Jr., 69, of Erial, NJ, went home to be with our Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.

Born June 5, 1952, in Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the late Charles Ohrenich, Sr and Anna (Bobbie) and was the first of their seven children.

Chuck grew up in South Philadelphia, PA and Woodbury Heights, NJ. He graduated from Gateway Regional High School in Woodbury Heights and went directly to work as an auto mechanic for the family business, South Philadelphia Bear Auto Chassis Service.

Chuck married the love of his life, Joanne (nee DiFebbo), 46 years ago. They went on to raise a beautiful family of four children. He was the proud and devoted father to Nikole Zallie (George), Thaddeus Ohrenich, Sr. (Melissa), Alexa Woodward (Michael) and Charles Ohrenich III.

Chuck’s most cherished past time in retirement was doting on and spending time with his seven grandchildren. He was a loving grandfather to Thaddeus Jr., Isabella, Dylan, Aidan, Ava, Ethan and Joseph.

An outdoorsman at heart, Chuck loved to hunt, fish, and work in his garden. He especially enjoyed spending a lifetime of family vacations at the beach in Cape May and Ocean City, NJ.

Chuck is survived by his wife, four loving children and seven grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings: Mark Ohrenich (Patti), Richard Ohrenich, Bruce Ohrenich (Trish), Christopher Ohrenich (Lisa) , Andrea Ohrenich and Daniel Ohrenich (Laura). He was the dear brother-in law to Ralph DiFebbo (Linda), Judith Heinrich (Jon), Michelle O’Reilly (Sean), Gerard Longo (Misook) and Regina Longo. Chuck was a cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews and loved by many cousins. He will be missed by friends near and far; to know Chuck was to love him.

Family and friends are invited to attend his viewing Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM and Friday 9:00-10:00 AM at the Egizi Funeral Home, 119 Ganttown Road, Washington Twp.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo RC Church, Washington Twp.  Interment All Saints Cemetery, Newfield.

“A Life Well Lived Is Worth Remembering”