Charles “Chuck” Theodora, 79, of Ocean Township, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born in Paterson and lived in West Paterson most of his life before moving to Ocean 20 years ago.

He served in the US Army and after being honorably discharged he became a police officer for the West Paterson Police Department and for Wanaque Police Department. Later he ran Theo Exhibit Drayage Installation in West Paterson for over 30 years before retiring. He was a member and past Commodore at Patten Point Yacht Club and Long Branch Ice Boat and Yacht Club in Long Branch. He was a member of IAATO (Italian Association of the Township of Ocean) and chairman of the Italian Festival and a member of the American Legion in West Paterson. He enjoyed fishing and boating.

He was predeceased by his parents, Samuel and Rose Theodora.

Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Ruth Ann; son, Charles “Chuck” Theodora, Jr. and his wife, Cheryl; daughter, Amy Theodora Kipnis and her husband, Robie; brother, Samuel Theodora and his wife, Joyce; and 4 grandchildren, Brenden Kipnis, Skyler and her husband Victor Olimpio and Catrina and Chelsea Kipnis, as well as aunts, uncles and many cousins.