Charles F. Miles, Jr. ("Charlie") passed away peacefully on July 4, 2014 at his home in Old Lyme, Connecticut surrounded by his family and friends at the age of 76. Mr. Miles was born on November 9, 1937 in Bronx, New York to Charles and Evelyn. Brother Edward pre-deceased Mr. Miles in March 2001. Charlie is survived by his wife of fifty-two years, Lorraine; sister-in-law Andrina Betts of San Diego, California; sister-in-law Rosemarie Ronchini of Parkchester, New York; son Jonathan and his wife Barbara of Rye, New York; daughter Elisabeth and her husband Dr. Wilton Craig Calderon of Old Lyme, Connecticut; niece Lynn Miles; two nephews Brendan and Edward Miles and four grandchildren; Caitlin Marie Miles; Jonathan Edward Miles; Chase Miles Calderon and Makayla Catherine Calderon. Mr. Miles attended Cardinal Hayes High School in Bronx, New York; Manhattan College in Riverdale, New York and NYU Graduate School in Manhattan. He continued to enjoy a lengthy career as a Professional Engineer with the County of Westchester until his retirement in November 1995. Upon retirement, he discovered a passion for cooking and occupied his time developing new recipes, and being with friends and family. With a perpetual smile and a zest for life, Charlie was beloved by all who knew him and will be deeply missed.

Visitation will be held at Beecher Flooks Funeral Home located at 418 Bedford Rd, Pleasantville, New York 10570, tel. 914-769-0001, beecherflooksfh.com on July 9, 2014 from 2 to 4 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the evening. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on July 10, 2014 at 11AM in the morning at Our Lady of Sorrows R.C. Church located at 920 Mamaroneck Avenue in White Plains, New York. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider a donation to Center for Hospice Care located at 227 Dunham Street in Norwich, Connecticut 06360. hospicesect.org