Charles "Charlie" Telepchak 80 of Port Orange passed away on Friday March 21 2008 at the Hospice Care Center. Charlie was born in Tamaqua Pennsylvania to the late Michael and Mary Telepchak. After high school he attended the New York Institute of Dietetics and graduated as a Chef Manager. Charlie worked for 40 Years as a chef until retiring and began working in security. He loved to travel seeing much of Europe and enjoyed his retirement in Florida. Charlie leaves his wife of 51 years Helma; son Mark; daughter in law Kathy; his two grandchildren Kaitlyn and Benjamin; sisters in law Anny Beck Hilde Mortimer Pauline Telepchak; brother in law Richard Mortimer; nieces nephews and many dear friends in Germany Pennsylvania and Florida. Memorial Services will be celebrated at the Hospice Chapel at 11 am Tuesday March 25. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.lohmanfuneralhomes.com. Arrangements are under the careful direction of Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange