Born in Superior, AZ on October 23, 1928, he was the son of the late James and Lucia (Medina) Barola. Charlie was a corrections officer at Greenhaven Correctional Facility for 25 years until his retirement in 1985. He also owned and operated Charlie’s Lawn Service in Hopewell Junction.
On July 15, 1950 at St. John’s Church in Pawling, Charlie married Mary (Bauer) Barola who predeceased him on May 14, 2000. He was also predeceased by his daughter, Charlene Seguine and his son, Charles A. Barola.
He is survived by his daughters, Dolores “Del” Crum and her husband Larry of Leland, NC and Barbara “Barb” Pocorobba and her husband Sal of Wappingers Falls; his 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and his longtime friend, Sheila Hand. Charlie was looking forward to the arrival of his new great-granddaughter in March 2017.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at 895 Route 82, Hopewell Junction. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday at 10 am at St. Denis Church, 602 Beekman Road, Hopewell Junction followed by burial at St. Denis Cemetery.
Donations may be made on Charlie’s behalf in memory of his daughter, Charlene, to the Scleroderma Foundation (www.scleroderma.org).
