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Charles E. “Chuck” Quaste

Charles E. “Chuck” Quaste of Richboro, died peacefully on Sunday April 26, 2020 at Abington Jefferson Hospice, Warminster. He was 78.

Beloved husband of 57 years to Barbara A. Dodaro Quaste. Born in Philadelphia he was the son of the late Howard and Eleanor Weissinger Quaste.

Chuck as he was better known was a resident of Richboro for the past 30 years. He was a graduate Thomas Edison State College and received his under graduate degree in Criminal Justice. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Submarine service from 1961 to 1966. Chuck retired in 1996, with the rank of Sergeant after 26 years with the Northampton Township Police Department. After he retired he became Director of Security at the James A. Michener Art Museum, Doylestown.

He was a communicant of St. Vincent de Paul Church, Richboro, a member of the FOP Lodge # 53 in Wycombe, the Harry A. Houseman Masonic Lodge # 211, F&AM, the Lu Lu Temple Shrine, Plymouth Meeting. Chuck was a founding member and former President of the Council Rock Kiwanis Club, an active member of the Blue Knights Motor Cycle Club # 2, and taught Cycle safety courses.

Chuck loved his family, enjoyed living and working in his community and was proud to be an American, he will be sadly missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and many friends.

In addition to his wife Barbara, he is survived by his children and their spouses; Charles E. Quaste, Jr. and his wife Kathy, Robert Quaste and his wife Joann, Christopher Quaste and his wife Monica, Melissa Durr and her husband Harry, and Jeffrey Quaste. Also surviving are 14 dear grandchildren.

Chuck’s family and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Friday August 14, at 12 Noon at, St. Vincent de Paul Church, 654 Hatboro Rd. Richboro, Masks are required and due to continued Health concerns the family will not receive condolences, prior to the Mass. Military Honors will follow at Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown.

Contributions in his memory may be made Shriners Hospital for Children, 3551 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19140.

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Service/Memorial Information
  • Service

    Friday, August 14th, 2020
    12:00 PM

    St. Vincent de Paul Church
    654 Hatboro Road
    Richboro, PA 18954

  • Cemetery

    Friday, August 14th, 2020
    2:00 PM

    Washington Crossing National Cemetery
    830 Highland Road
    Newtown, PA 18940

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