Charles J. Davenport Jr.

May 11, 1925 - February 11, 2018

Newton - Charles J. Davenport, Jr., age 92, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2018 at Milford Manor in West Milford. Born and raised in Newark to the late Charles J. Davenport, Sr. and Adele (Maier) Davenport, Charlie lived in Newark before moving to Newton 27 years ago. Mr. Davenport served in the United States Merchant Marines during World War II. He was a truck driver for Smith's Transfer Company in Linden, retiring at age 62. Charlie was predeceased by his granddaughter, Brittany Satnowski in 2016 and his sister, Kathleen Davenport. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Eleanor (Casey); his devoted daughter, Kathleen Tichnor and her husband Scott of Plains Township, PA; and his two cherished grandchildren, Carrie Loverso and her husband Jack of Lakeville, PA and Joseph Satnowski of Plains Township, PA. Friends may pay their respects to the family from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank Street (Route 23), Sussex. A memorial service will follow the visitation at 4 p.m.. Online condolences may be offered to the family on www.pinkelfuneralhome.com