Charles J. Masley, 81 of Palm Bay, FL formerly of Medford, MA passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Dorothy Masley of Duluth, MN. He is also preceded in death by the love of his life, his beloved wife, Susan E Masley (Loiacono). He is survived by his children, Natalie (Nina) Whalen of Palm Bay, FL., and her husband, Ed, Brian Sorrentino and his wife Donna of Palm Bay, FL, Michele (Bill) Starmer and her husband, Bill of Hudson, FL, Bruce Sorrentino and his wife Joanne of Derry, NH, Dorothy Canney of Palm Bay, FL, Susan MacLellan and her husband John of Medford, MA and preceded in death his son Rino Chastain of Palm Bay, FL.

He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Born and raised in Duluth, MN, in his early years he earned the honor of Eagle Scout and joined the Navy in 1961 and was honorably discharged at the end of his six years served.

You could always find him sitting in front of the TV watching western movies with a bag of Lays potato chips by his side.

He was a Jack-of-all-trades and enjoyed an array of hobbies, but most enjoyed woodworking, producing many heirlooms for his children to be passed down for generations to come.

He was an avid baker and often would make his mother’s specialties which included peanut brittle, German Lebkuchen, caramel marshmallow treats and chocolate chip cookies.

He loved his family immensely and would spend many occasions with them. He was always sharing stories of times passed.

As a man, he set the standards high for what a husband, father and grandfather looked like. We will remember him with sorrow, but also with the joy he brings to our hearts for he showed us that he was a man of loyalty, integrity, kindness, enthusiasm, wisdom, compassion, support, dedication to his family and his unwavering love.

Arrangements are being made by Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Home in Hudson, FL and he will be laid to eternal rest with full Military Honors.