Charles J Mccourtney, Age 82, Passed away on November 14, 2018. Predeceased by his wife, Barbara L Mccourtney. Charles is survived by his five daughters (Maryann, Caroline, Susan, Barbara, and Rosemary), three son-in-laws (Jerry, Kelly and Mahmod amin), six grandchildren (Cheryl, Chris, Ben, Ryan, Nick and Luke) and great grandchild Evan and his 5 year old sheltie named teddy.

Charles was born in Lenox Hill hospital in New York City. Charles had 2 siblings Bobby and Judy that predeceased him. He is also predeceased by his best friend Charles Smith.

He was a navy veteran in the Korean War along with being a part of the NYC POLICE auxiliary force.  Charles was a volunteer fireman for Mamaro. He was an original member, founder, and paramedic of the rescue squad. He was a chairman and founder of the annual Mamaroneck Christmas parade and party for the kids. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, building models of ships and airplanes, music and dancing, and bowling with his wife on a bowling league. He also enjoyed cooking and entertaining family and friends at parties and barbecues. His favorite holiday was Christmas and he would spend the entire season decorating his house and making a village under the tree. Charles' favorite getaway was Disney World, he enjoyed that he got to take his parents, his kids and grandchildren to experience the magic of Disney. Whenever life got stressfull he would often look to mickey mouse for an escape.

He was an honest, compassionate and hard-working man who loved life. He saw the good in everyone. Charles always saw the glass has half full. Charles always had a positive outlook no matter what cards he was dealt. The most important thing to him was his family which also included his pets which he loved with all his heart. Charles was a loving husband amazing father, grandpa, poppop and mentor to all. He was loved and respected by all and will truly be missed.

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Arrangements are entrusted to Forest Hills Funeral Home Palm City Florida.