- Date Of Birth: March 19, 1924
- Date Of Death: June 12, 2019
- State: New Jersey
Charles William Essig died peacefully surrounded by family on June 12, 2019. He was born to Lillian and Charles Essig in Elizabeth, NJ on March 19, 1924. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth in 1941. He went on to serve his country in the Merchant Marines. He then worked for General Motors as a Supervisor in Linden, NJ for 38 years. He served his community on the Ocean County School Board Association, NJ School Board Association and the Toms River Board of Education. He was President and 1st Lieutenant on the Pleasant Plains First Aid Squad in Toms River.
He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus and Lions Club. He is survived by his wife of 73 Years Eunice Begany Essig, daughter, Nancy Bernard Smith of Beachwood, Son Donald (Carol) Essig of Barnegat, 5 Grandchildren, Michael, Christopher, Kelly, Brian, Patrick, 5 great grandchildren, Michael, Mathew, Dylan, Summer and Aidan and 1 great great grandson, Brayden.
