Charlie Dymek Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charlie Dymek passed away recently in Durham, NC. Born in Worcester MA to Polish immigrants, he joined the Navy after graduating from St. Mary's High School and served as a radioman in WW2. Following his time in the Navy, he attended Manhattan College where he earned a degree in engineering. He was employed for many years as an electrical engineer at Avco and Raytheon, where he worked on developing the Patriot anti ballistic missile system. Charlie was a longtime resident of Andover MA where he was a member of St. Augustine's Church. He was an avid golfer and a devoted New England sports fan. He enjoyed many summers with his family at their Dennisport cottage on Cape Cod before relocating to North Carolina several years ago. The youngest of seven children, Charlie is predeceased by his brothers Chester, Walter, Henry and Bill, and his sisters Shirley and Phyllis. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Cathy; his son Michael, his daughters, Kathleen and Maureen, their spouses; his five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Charlie will be remembered as a gentle, kind, generous, and hard-working man. A memorial service will be held at the Wake Memorial Park Mausoleum on Saturday October 22 at 3 pm. In lieu of flowers, consider sending memorial donations to Easterseals or Duke Hospice.