an airline pilot, age 46 of Coconut Creek died November 12, 1996 in Baltimore, MD, after a long struggle with cancer. Chuck was the beloved husband of 26 years to Valerie B. (nee Parker). Chuck was a 1967 graduate of Olney High School, Philiadelphia, PA, and then went on to train for his F.A.A. Airplace Mechanic's license at Quaker City School of Aeronautics. He then enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed near Heidelberg, Germany. After discharge, he attended Florida Institute of Technology (Melbourne), receiving his associate degree in flight technology. He then went on to study at Penn State and received his Bachelor of Science degree in aerospace engineering in 1976. While at Penn Sate, he co-authored a thesis on spin recovery of aircraft and was awarded the Hugo Marial Gold Medal from the International Aeronautics Federation. Chuck then became an officer in the U.S. Air Force, training in AZ. Upon discharge he was employed by Allegheny Ai rlines as an aircraft structures engineer, then an air transport pilot Piedmont Airlines, Eastern Air Lines and Carnival Air Lines. A Requeim Eucharist was held November 16, 1996 at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 5720 Ridge Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19128. Gaye Dougherty, sister-in-law, and Tom Dwyer (dear friend) took part in the service. Burial was private. Family suggests contributions in Chuck's memory to the above named church.