Obituary of Charles J. Woodman

Charles J. Woodman of Amityville died this morning, May 24, 2019. Proud Army veteran of WW II having participated in the Battle of the Bulge, Central Europe and the Rhineland. For his service he was awarded the Bronze Star V for Valor with Oak Leaf Cluster, Combat Infantry Badge, European Theater Medal with Three Battle Stars, Good Conduct Medal and the WW II Victory Medal as well as the French Legion of Honor Medal. Charlie was an active member for many years of the Kiwanis Club of Amityville, the John J. Kreyer VFW Post # 7223 and a longtime parishioner of St. Paul's Luheran Church in Amityville.  Beloved husband of Elinor and the late M. Elizabeth (Betty). Loving father of the late Charles J., III (Antonia). Dearest stepfather of Kathleen, Eileen and Thomas. Cherished grandfather of Anastasia, Elizabeth, Hugh, Grace, Nola, Liam, Michael and Matthew. The family will receive friends Wednesday, May 29, 2019 from 2-4:30 & 7-9:30 pm. The John J. Kreyer VFW Post #7223 will offer a service at 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be celebrated Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 am with the Reverend David W. Anglin, Pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in Calverton National Cemetery. As an alternative to flowers, the family has suggested memorial contributions in Charlie's name be directed to the Kiwanis Club of Amityville, PO Box 804, Amityville, NY 11701. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.