Charles Pachella Obituary

Charles Pachella

Charles "Chuck" Pachella, 75, of Lawrence, passed away November 19th. He was born on January 12, 1937, in Paterson, NJ, to Charles James and Marion (Hill) Pachella. He was honorably discharged from the New Jersey Army Reserves, where he served as a medic. He graduated from Rutgers University in 1970 with a degree in Psychology and as the Outstanding Statistical Student. He received his Master's Degree from the University of Kansas. He worked as a clinical psychologist for a number of years and spent much of his life working in sales. In retirement, he worked at Eagle Bend Golf Course, which was probably his most enjoyable employment. Chuck loved sports, people, talking to people, and telling stories and jokes as only he could.

He married Lois Pachella in 1964, they are now divorced. Chuck is also survived by a brother, Robert, Ypsilanti, MI; two children, Jacki Hartford, Lawrence, and Kristin Pachella, Eudora; three grandchildren, Brett Hartford, Parsippany, NJ, Cameron Hartford, Lawrence, Sarah Marlow, Versailles, MO, and great-granddaughter, Raelynn Marlow.

The family will receive visitors and looks forward to sharing stories of a life well lived from 7-9pm Wednesday, November 21, at the Lawrence Funeral Chapel.

Please sign this guestbook at Obituaries.LJWorld.com.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Nov. 21, 2012.
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Kristin, I am so sorry for the loss of your dad - I know exactly how you are feeling and wish there was something more I could do to help ease the pain.. It is never easy to lose someone we love so much and knowing that they are in Heaven, away from anymore pain, provides only minimal comfort as we want them back here with us.. Just know that his spirit will always surround you and will be a part of you for the rest of your life.. He will live on through you and the rest of the family.. Again, I know this provides minimal comfort but, in time, you will see it.. I am here for you anytime, day or night - Just call.. Much love to you and the rest of the Pachella family <3

Christy Gebo

November 26, 2012

Jacki and family, we are thinking of you. Hugs to you all. -Kim and Arla

November 26, 2012

Lois I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.

Kristie Vital

November 23, 2012

I hope that my sister - Lois Pachella - her daughters and grandchildren find peace in the Arms of God during this terrible loss and find comfort in the memories they have of Chuck.

Betty Campbell

November 23, 2012

Chuck will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I pray God will comfort you through this!

Karen Driver

November 21, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. He will be greatly missed by his friends at Prairie Commons.

Pat Edgerton

November 21, 2012

To Jacki, Mark, Kristen, and family, We are sorry for your loss and pray for God's strength and love to sustain you during this time. With much love, Greg and Cindy Weese and family

Greg and Cindy Weese

November 21, 2012

Mine and my husband prayers are with the whole family of Charles Pachella he will be missed.

Chuck and Lorie Scully

November 21, 2012

To the whole family of Charles Pachella me and my husband are sorry for the loss of your ex-husband father brother brother in law or uncle or cousin he is in heaven and he is not hurting no more and he is watching out for all of you my prayers are with you and the whole family at this time

Chuck and Lorie Scully

November 21, 2012

Chuck will be extremely missed by many. He was very happy and always lifted your spirits. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. So sorry. Mary Hacker.

Mary Hacker

November 21, 2012

My sincere condolences to my aunt - Lois Pachella - and my cousins upon one of the worse losses they shall ever experience. May the Great Spirit guide you all and accept that Chuck is at peace now from his recent crisis.

Debbie Williams

November 21, 2012

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