Obituary of Charles A. Bolz

Charles A. Bolz, Jr. Charles A. Bolz, Jr., a resident of the Town of Poughkeepsie, entered into rest peacefully Sunday, March 13, 2011 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie, with his family at his side. Son of the late Charles A. and Anna Bolz, Sr., he was born April 21, 1921 in the Bronx. On January 31, 1946 at Holy Rosary Church in the Bronx, he married the former Louise Dennerlein. After forty-nine years of marriage, Mrs. Bolz preceded him in death on June 16, 1995. Charles was a graduate of Manhattan College, Riverdale. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was an officer in Special Underwater Ordinance serving on several vessels in the American and European Theaters. Charles was honorably discharged in 1946 as a Lieutenant jg. After military service, Charles joined Central Hudson Gas & Electric as an electrical engineer, and later retired from Central Hudson as Vice President of Engineering and General Services. He also enjoyed playing golf. Survivors include his sons, Charles Bolz and his wife, Marilyn of West Chester, Pennsylvania and Brian Bolz of Poughkeepsie; his grandchildren, Brian Bolz of Pasadena, California and Kristen Bolz of West Chester, Pennsylvania; his sister-in-law, Rosemary Bolz of Voorheesville, New York; two nieces, four nephews, and several grand-nieces, grand-nephews and cousins. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his brother, Edwin Bolz on September 5, 2006. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Straub, Catalano & Halvey Funeral Home, 55 East Main St., Wappingers Falls, NY, 12590. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at St. Martin de Porres Church, Cedar Valley Road, Poughkeepsie. Interment will follow in the family plot at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, South Avenue, Poughkeepsie. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Charles' name to The American Heart Association, 229 Manchester Road, Suite 105, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603. For directions to the funeral home or to send a personal condolence, please visit our website at www.StraubCatalanoHalvey.com.