Charles J. Brooks, 98, of East Syracuse, passed away November 26. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Marcia Wilsey Brooks. Charlie served in the US Army as a Sergeant in the 101st Airborne Division during WWII. He retired from NY Central Railroad as a diesel mechanic and was an active member of the Golden Age in Minoa.

Surviving are his two daughters, Rebbeca Snow of N. Syracuse and Carol Kemp of FL; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Monday, December 3 at St. Mary’s Church, 401 N. Main St., Minoa. The burial will follow at Pine Plains Cemetery in North Manlius.

Contributions may be made to Honor Flight Syracuse. P.O. Box 591, Syracuse, New York 13209.