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7/28/2008
Charles J. Wass – Cumberland

Charles J. Wass, 94, of Punta Gorda, Fla., formerly of Cumberland, passed away Friday, July 11, 2008.

He leaves his loving wife, Bridget Wass; they had been married for 70 years. Born Nov. 11, 1913, in Central Falls, he was the son of the late Antoinina (Kozada) and Felix Ustaszewski. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and served in the Navy Reserve until 1973. After the war he opened a Texaco service station in Seekonk, Mass. Years later he owned and operated a Western Auto store in Warren. For the remainder of his career, he worked at Quonset Naval Air Station as a production control man and retired in 1973. Besides his wife he leaves a son, Charles Wass, two granddaughters and five great-grandsons.

His remains will be buried at sea by the Navy with full military honors. Visitation will be held in the hearts of all his family and friends.