Charles William Embach
June 10, 1939 ~ October 18, 2007
Services:
A funeral service will be held at Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 9:30 AM with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. Interment will follow at 11:00 AM in Maryland Veteran's Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home where American Legion will recite prayers at 7:00 PM.
Charles William “Chuck” Embach, 68, of St. Inigoes, MD died October 18, 2007 in Washington Hospital Center. Born June 10, 1939 in San Francisco, CA he was the son of the late Matthew Philip and Kathryn Emerson Embach, Jr. He was the loving husband of Linda Lillian Chapman Embach whom he married in Leonardtown, MD. He is survived by his children: Charles W. Embach, Jr. of Parker, CO, Kasondra L. Embach of Hollywood, MD, Robert L. Silver of Tucson, AZ, Kevin D. Silver of California, MD and Wendy L. Kozina of Bainbridge Island, WA, sister Betty Wall of KY and 5 grandchildren. He was a preceded in death by his brother Bobby Embach. Mr. Embach moved to St. Mary’s County in October 1981 from Norfolk, VA. He was employed as a computer specialist for the Naval Air Warfare Center, retiring on January 2, 1998. He entered in the U.S. Navy in May 1959 and served for 26 years, retiring in June 1985. Chuck was stationed in the following locations: May 1959- July 1959 Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA, August 1959-July 1960 NATTC, Memphis, TN, July 1960 – August 1961 NAS North Island, San Diego, CA, December 1961-May 1963 VP 50 MCAF, Iwakuni, Japan, July 1963- December 1964 VP 48 NAS, North Island, CA, January 1965-December 1967 VX-1 NAS, Key West, FL, January 1968-December 1970 VP19 NAS, Moffett Field, CA, January 1974- July 1974 VP30 NAS, Patuxent River, MD, July 1974-May 1978 VP 17 NAS, Barbers Point, HI, May 1978-October 1981 NAS, Norfolk, VA, October 1981-May 1985 VX-1 NAS, Patuxent River, MD. He fought in the Vietnam War and accrued the following honors during his career; Air Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation with Bronze Star, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Battle “E” Efficiency Ribbon with Silver E, Good Conduct Award (5th award), National Service Defense Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation and Republic of Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars. He belonged to the Fraternal Order of Police, the American Legion Post 255, VFW-Veterans of Foreign War and the Fleet Reserve Association. His hobbies included helping senior citizens at the American Legion, HAM radio operations and repair, computers, financial operations for American Legion Post 255, group social events with friends and family as well as being an NFL and NASCAR enthusiast. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 from 5:00-8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home , Leonardtown, MD where the American Legion Post 255 of Ridge, MD will recite prayers at 7:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 9:30 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Nickerson officiating. A graveside service will follow at Maryland Veteran’s Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD at 11:00 AM with Full Military Honors. Contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 255, P.O. Box 237, Ridge, MD 20680 and/or the Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 520, Ridge, MD 20680. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.
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“Linda, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Chuck will be missed. “
“With heartfelt sympathy and deepest regards for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.”
“Linda, “A friend is one who warms the heart with sunny words of cheer and in an understand way shares ever joy and tear.” I found a long time Friend in YOU and my hope is to able to somehow help you too. I’m here just call me. Margaret and Earnie”
“I only wish I could have spent more time with the two of you when I was a co-worker with you at NAMO. You’ll always know I’m available. Best of Wishes to both you and your families.”
“Linda and all of Chuck’s family – He was the best of the best, and his family has always been very proud of him. He will be deeply missed by all of us and loved forevermore.”
“Linda – condolences are extended to you and your family on Chuck’s passing. Know you will take solace in the fond memories shared through the years.”
“Chuck, Rest in peace shipmate you will be missed! “
“Linda & Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Don’t know who we will be able to pick-on at the Legion now! We enjoyed a great relationship with Chuck.”
“Linda and family, we are sending our love and thinking of you all during this difficult time. We shall miss hearing Chuck’s cheerful voice on the phone when we call you, Lin.”
“Linda and family, my God look after you and your family during these times. Chuck will be missed. Fair winds shipmate!”
“Linda and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I know Chuck will be deeply missed.”
“Linda and Family, You are in my thoughts and prayers. Chuck, Shipmate may you rest in peace. “
“Linda, You are in our thoughts and prayers and have our sincere sympathy. Chuck enjoyed life to the fullest and will be missed greatly.”
“Linda – My prayers are with you and your family during this period of sadiness, but this sadness will be overcome by fond memories of your life with your husband.”
“fond memories of chuck particually his stay with us in england .we will raise a glass of wobblies to him. rest in peace bro..”
“Linda, my thoughts are with you and your family. “
“Linda and family my prayers will be with you during this trying time. I have only known you and Chuck for a very short time but feel that I recieved a true blessing in the friendship we enjoyed. God bless you and your family.”
“Linda and Family, You have my deepest sympathy and sorry for your loss. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.”
“Chuck and Linda, our prayers are with you both. Thanks to you both for all you have done. Fair winds and following seas….”
“Our thoughts are with you Linda and Family at this sad time and we hope that you can find the strength to cope with the dark times ahead. Rejoice in Chuck’s life and may he live forever in all the happy memories of when you were together. Love, Mick, Jean and Family. “
“Linda and Family, I send my condolences in Chucks passing. I didn’t know him well, just met at a few lunchens and outings, but he always seemed very happy and cheerful. I enjoyed his laugh, I know he will be missed greatly.”
“Linda, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Chuck always kept things interesting! He will be missed so much by so many. “
“Grandma Linda, we love you and wish we were there to give you a big hug. We will miss Grandpa Chuck but we know he is up in heaven. “
“Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to help. Sincerly, John”
“Linda, I was very saddened to here about Chuck. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Linda and Family, I was so saddened to hear of Chuck’s passing. One of my fondest memories of Chuck is that several years ago a group of us were at a party where a Country Band was playing. Chuck wanted them to play “Rocky Top”. Some time had passed and the band still had not played the song. Chuck said, “I’m going to sit right here in the middle of the dance floor until you play Rocky Top”. I’m sure they played his song so he would move from the dance floor. I will always remember Chuck as “Rocky Top”. May God comfort you and your family during this difficult time. I am just a call away if I can help you in any way.”
“Linda and Family, My sincerest sympathies on your great loss. Prayers and thoughts are with you. May God’s peace give you strength and comfort.”
“Linda, our hearts and prayers go out to you and your family. Although I unfortunately did not get a chance to meet Chuck, I can tell from talking to you that he was a great man and will be truly missed. Our deepest sympathies.”
“Linda and Family, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. “
“Linda, you are all in our thoughts over here. Only wish we could be with you. I will be holding your hand during the service on Thursday. God bless.”
“Linda I am so sorry for your loss, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and if there is anything that I can do, please don’t hesitate to ask. Lori “
“Linda,thinking of you and the family and wishing I could be with you, which I will be in spirit, I also will miss Chuck’s laugh on the phone,Take care and be strong, Love,Margie,”
“Linda and family You are in my thoughts and prayers, during this time of sorrow.”
“”Linda and family, we are sending our love and to let you all know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.””
“My condolences are extended to you and your family on chuck’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. May God Bless You and Your Family.”
“Linda, Our condolences are extended to you and your family on Chuck’s passing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. “
“The U.K.members of the family mourn with you to-day at the service and are at your side in support wishing that we were with you to share your grief. This has been a shock to us all and feel deeply your sadness. Linda, my thoughts remain with you and hope that immense support from family and friends may assist you in facing up to life without Chuck. Without doubt he will be well remembered, and truly missed”
“Linda and Family. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.”
“Linda and family, Our hearts and prayers are with you.”
“Linda and family,You are in our prayers,we are thinking of you ,rest in peace Chuck,you will be missed.linda You will have Chuck always in your heart. Love Vi&Lee.”
“You are in our thoughts and our hearts go out to you. Rest in peace Chuck”
“Linda, Chuck always greeted us at the door when we the seniors played cards at the Legion. Always walking around with the coffee cup in his hand. Will miss him greatly. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Margaret”
“Linda, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Chuck was the glue that helps stick everything together. He will be greatly be missed. Sharon and Junior Cullison.”
“Linda, you are in my prayers and toughts. Deeps sympathys.”
“Linda and Family, I was very saddened to learn of Chuck’s passing. I never had the pleasure of meeting you or the children. I knew Chuck in VP-17. He was a great friend and I have many fond memories of conversations and pool games we had together. And we stayed in touch through e-mails these last years. He will be missed. AWC Ray Barnes ret. 1-12-89”
“My prayers are with you and the family. Can’t mourn for Chuck, he was just too good a shipmate and friend, rather just say see ya on the next flight. He will be missed.”
“Linda I was saddened to hear of chuck’s passing. We had alot of fond memories in VP-17 he will be missed…. AWC RET Steve Davis 04/90 “