Charles “Charlie” Anthony Neri passed away November 6, 2023 at the age of 81 in his family residence in Allen, Texas. He was born June 2, 1942 in Buffalo, New York to Mary (Bartolotta) Neri and Samuel Paul Neri.
Charles served for several years in the Armed Forces of the United States completing his officer’s candidate school in August of 1967 and received an honorable discharge in October holding the rank of Lieutenant. Charles was married to Evelyn Blake in September of 1967 while serving.
Attending Canisius College from 1969 – 1975 Charles earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, while working and raising a wonderful family.
In June of 1977 Charles was admitted into the longstanding National Association of Accounts.
Charles was also a longstanding member of the Knights of Columbus obtaining the position of 4th degree knight.
Charles is survived by his wife, Evelyn Neri of Allen, Texas; daughter, Jennifer Lynn Neri Beggs and her husband, Jared Beggs of Ransomville, New York; daughter, Nicole Christina Neri-Gumpert and her husband, Timothy Gumpert of Gordonville, Texas; grandchildren, Christina Lynn Summerhays and her husband, Ryan Summerhays of Rocksprings, Wyoming, Reid Thomas Beggs of Ransomville, New York, Blake Thomas Gumpert, Anthony James Gumpert, Ashleigh Nicole Gumpert all of Gordonville, Texas; great grandchildren, Aubrey Lynn Summerhays and Tyler James Summerhays both of Rocksprings, Wyoming; brother, Diego Neri and wife, Lynda of Syracuse, New York and other loving family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph Neri.
A viewing will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 11, 2023 at St. Jude Catholic Church, 1515 N Greenville Ave, Allen, Texas 75002. Immediately following the 1 hour viewing there will be a 1 hour funeral with Mass again held at St. Jude Catholic Church. All who wish to share in his loving memory are invited.