Charles Anthony Daniels
February 16, 1921 ~ February 27, 2016
Charles Anthony Daniels, 95, of Clements, MD died Feb. 27, 2016 at St. Mary’s Nursing Center after a brief illness.
He was born Casimir Dangolovich on Feb. 16, 1921 the second child of Casimir and Gertrude Diedrich Dangolovich in Shamokin, PA. In his youth, Charles was known as a talented baseball player, the fastest runner on the team who had a record for stealing bases.
Charles graduated from St. Edward’s High School in Shamokin. That fall he joined the Christian Brothers and he became Brother Francis Peter. He received a bachelor’s degree in education from LaSalle College and earned master’s degrees in French (Laval University, Canada), Religion (LaSalle College) and Mathematics (University of Arkansas). Charles taught in Catholic schools in Philadelphia, Quebec, and Baltimore for 27 years.
In 1971 Charles moved to St. Mary’s County and joined the faculty at Chopticon High School in the foreign language department. During his career, he taught French, English, Spanish, German, Latin and Mathematics. Charles was advisor to the CHS French Club and coordinated French educational trips to Quebec, Canada.
Charles recalled, with pleasure, his association with principals, Julius Levay and Dwight Chakales, and with his fellow language instructor, Karl Pence. He retired in 1983 and became a member of the St. Mary’s County Public Schools Retirees Association.
Charles joined St. Francis Xavier Parish (Newtowne) in 1971 and became a Life Member of The Knights of Columbus Missionary Council #10957.
In 1975, Charles married Dorothy Young who preceded him in death.
Survivors include his brother, William (Helga) and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Gertrude Weiser and brother, Vincent Dangolovich.
Charles will be missed by his friends, Virginia Mae Pierce and the Pierce and Anderson families who included Charles in their holiday family gatherings. He had many friends in St. Mary’s County and will be remembered for his humor, intelligence, generosity and kindness. He was a “gentleman’s gentleman.”
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 Pm with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Matttingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 11:00 AM in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Compton, MD with Father Tom Crowley officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be: Joshua Pierce, George Gibson, Drew Dowdell, Charles Boyer, Bob Schaller, and George Matisick.
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So sorry to hear this. I always enjoyed his visits to the library. His smile was contagious and that twinkle in his eyes would always make me feel happy. Such a sweet, intelligent and interesting gentleman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
In memory of Uncle Charlie. I remember all the visits you made to your hometown of Shamokin, PA. I have a lot of memories at Christmas and in the summer. I know you are in a better place now. You are one of God’s special angels.
Your nephew, Joe Dangolovich., Cindy Ford and Rose May
In loving memory of my Great Uncle Charley. So many great memories of a special uncle. i will never forget all the time we spent together. I know you are in a better place now as a special angel. Rest in peace my dear uncle until we met again
To Mr. Daniel’s Family,
Charles was a wonderful person who was a true gentleman in every way. He always had a smile and a kind word. I know he is with God. He had a beautiful Faith. I remember Charles especially in his ministry as a Lector at the Parish. He now rests in the arms of the Lord and we were blessed with his presence on earth. May you rest in peace, dear friend.
To Mr. Daniel’s Family,
Charles was a wonderful person who was a true gentleman in every way. He always had a smile and a kind word. I know he is with God. He had a beautiful Faith. I remember Charles especially in his ministry as a Lector at the Parish. He now rests in the arms of the Lord and we were blessed with his presence on earth. May you rest in peace, dear friend.
Mr.Daniels was such an inspiration to me…full of life and fun. I asked him if he was the:Charlie Daniels and he said NO>…I have not his bus or money..so I said to him, Oh so you must be realated to Jack….His reply was….if I am realted to Jack…I wouldn’t be here…I’d be drunk and drinking w/Jack…got me laughing so hard tear welled up in my eyes…Charles was such a great lil man and loved the time he spent w/us…always was a delight to see and talk to him. R.I.P. Charlie <3
My Uncle Charley was an inspiration to me for many reasons. He was always a patient listener for one thing. No one has ever made me feel like they were listening to me as intently as he did. My earliest memory of him was when I was just in preschool. My family met him one Spring while in Washington D.C. He walked beside me, holding my hand while I talked and talked, like a small child will. The cherry blossoms were in full bloom and they surrounded us like a fluffy pink blanket. When I looked up to see if he was still listening, he smiled down at me with a twinkle in his eye that matched the light dancing off the reflection pools, and asked questions to encourage me to talk more. I continued to explain to him the ways of the world from my youthful perspective, and he seemed genuinely intrigued. Even though I didn’t see him many more times during my lifetime, I believe we formed a special bond that day and created an endearing memory for me. Years later it was I who hungered for the stories of his life, and for the perspective of someone who had lived to see many changes in the world. He was a great uncle that never forgot to send a card with a prayer for all the special events in my life. He had a brilliant mind. He explained Algebra to me so that I could pass my teacher examinations and he taught me how to play chess. Even though he was the truest gentleman, he did NOT let me win. It was his way of encouraging me to want to work harder and he certainly did have a glimmer of competitiveness about him! Uncle Charley, thank you for all you were to me. Love to you until we meet again!
RIP charley. I remember the times we played pinochle for hours on end. I remember the time you went camping with my family to Canada. Had a hard time starting the camp stove because of the wind in prince Edward Island. mitzi remembers you not for letting her win at chess and I remember that you played ping pong with Rose and the kids and played to their ability but at the end of the session you would show your skills.
there were so many memories that I have of you. So charley say hello to Rose for me.
Mr Daniels left us with so many memories. I can see him now sitting on the front step with his pants leg rolled up getting his daily dose of sunshine. You were a good friend. Mr Ray Sapp told me today he is going to miss his buddy.You sir truley are a remarkable man. Rest in Peace Mr Daniels
To the family of Mr. Daniels: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We did not know him long, only during his short stay at St. Mary’s Nursing Home. He is missed. RIP Mr. Daniels.
I will always remember this wonderful man who always exhibited nothing but unconditional love to his step-daughter, Brenda. It was a privilege to know Mr. Daniels and his witness of our Lord. The Christ-like kindness of this man will is evident still today. Many blessings to his loved ones.