Charles T. Hart, 81 of Wilmington and originally of Springfield, PA died on December 17, 2017. He is pre-deceased by his parents, Albert Jr., Harriet Hart, his brother Albert III., and his nephew Albert Hart IV.
He is survived by his devoted wife, Elissa, brother Brian (Karen) daughters, Linda DeKay (David), Kristin Andreoli (John) and Andrea Seiple and six grandchildren; Casey, John, Spencer, Jacob, Brielle and Abigail. He also leaves his nieces and their families, Carolann, Elizabeth, Denise, Cheryl & Kathleen and a nephew Robert.
Charles proudly served in the Military in the Air Force, Navy and Army for 18 years. He worked in Sun Shipyard in Philadelphia back in the 60’s. His professional career was spent in Structural Steel, Iron Workers Local # 401, Philadelphia and as a Custom Builder in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware. He was always ready to help family, friends, neighbors and his Masonic brothers add a room, remodel a kitchen, bathroom, family room patio or deck. After his retirement, he enjoyed building handicapped accessible ramps for anyone that needed to get in and out of their home.
He was a Master Carpenter and builder extraordinaire. His hobby was carpentry. His most recent project in June was designing a live cherry countertop in his new home. He was a true craftsman who took extreme pride in his accomplishments. He often said I can fix anything but a broken heart.
He was a Master Mason and was Master of Brandywine Lodge # 33, Grand High Priest of Delaware, Illustrious Grand Master of Royal and Select Masons of Delaware, Eminent Grand Commander of Knights Templar of Delaware. He was a member of Delaware Council. Blue Hen Council, Royal Arch Mariners, Keystone Council, Joshua Association, Jesse Green Priory, KYCH, Red Cross of Constantine & the Order of Purple Cross.
He is grateful for his 50-year Masonic career as it was very challenging and fulfilling. He and Elissa traveled extensively all over the US, Canada, Mexico & Hawaii.
Masonic Service & Military honors will be held at 11 am on Saturday December 30, 2017 at Chandler Funeral Home, 2506 Concord Pike, Wilmington, DE 19803. Friends and family may visit at the funeral home starting at 10 am. Interment will be private. The family appreciates all the visits, thoughts and prayers during the last 3 years.
Flowers will be accepted or donations may be sent to the Brandywine Lodge No. 33 A.F. &A.M., 2016 Foulk Rd., Wilmington, DE 19810.
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