Charles Hayes, Jr.

Charles E. “Chuck” Hayes, Jr., age 58, of Erie, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2019.  He was born in Johnstown, PA on October 4, 1960, son of Charles E. Hayes, Sr., of Erie and Norma Lewis Hayes, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Chuck was a 1980 graduate of Fairview High School and worked as a laborer at Erie Malleable, GAF and Zurn Industries. He was a hard worker and took care of his family.   He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan and above all, loved his family.

Chuck was preceded in death by his sister, Polly Wade

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Victoria Legler Hayes and their children, Amanda and Meghan Hayes, Jamie (Keith) Wolfgang, Karlee, Charles, III, Joshua, Mariah, Alyssa and Abby Hayes.  Further surviving are his siblings, Sue Brown, William, Betsy and Adam Hayes; brother in law, Ronald Legler, sister in law, Jennifer DeSanto and mother in law, Florence Connell; five grandchildren, Victoria, Mason, Vanessa, Nicholas, Carlos and Noah, who will arrive in April, along with many nieces and nephews.

Friends may call at Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 602 W. 10^th St., Erie, on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at 4 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m., with Rev. Colby Atkins, officiating.  Burial will be at Erie Cemetery

Memorials can be made to the family in c/o Burton Funeral Home.

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