Charles G. Pagels

October 2, 1932 - August 27, 2017

Charles G. Pagels, 84, of Hamilton, passed away on August 27, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on October 2, 1932 in Lower Makefield, PA. to the late Samuel and Mary Pagels. He was a Graduate of Pennsbury High School where he was a member of the football, baseball, and basketball teams. Charles retired as a police sergeant after more than 27 years of service with the Hamilton Twp. Police Dept. and proceeded to also retire as Chief of Traffic Maintenance from the City of Trenton. He was a life member of the Hamilton PBA and served his country in the United States Marine Corp. during the Korean Conflict. Charles is predeceased by his loving wife, Alice Lois; his daughter Donna Marie; and a brother Samuel Pagels. He is survived by his daughter Susan with whom he resided; a son Richard and his wife Terri; a niece Tara Matthews; as well as 3 sisters-in-law: Lorraine Calderone, Wilomina Price, and Delores Pagels. Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 from 10AM-11AM at the M. William Murphy Funeral home, 1863 Hamilton Avenue, Hamilton, NJ. A funeral service will be held at 11AM following visitation at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery, Hamilton. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Charles' memory may be made to: St. Jude's Children Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-0050; or to Hamilton Township Animal Shelter and Adoption Center, 2100 Sylvan Avenue, Hamilton, NJ 08650. The family would to thank Compassionate Care, especially Doris Childs for her wonderful care she provided to Charles.