Charles Deprince, age 77, of Newark, DE and formerly of Philadelphia, PA, passed away at his home in Newark on September 1, 2025 after battling a long illness.

Charles was a 1966 graduate of Bishop Neumann High School in Philadelphia. After graduation, he served in the US Army during Vietnam and went on to continue to serve the army in a civilian capacity as a staff administrator after his return to the US. He was a member of his local VFW.

Charles is preceded in death by his parents: Anthony and Ann (nee Martella) DePrince and his sister: Philomena Hale.

He is survived by his wife: Kathleen DePrince (nee Priore), his sister: Maryann Brunetto (Michael), and many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

A visitation will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025 from 10:30-11:30 am at Beeson Funeral Home, 2053 Pulaski Highway, Newark, DE 19702. A funeral service will follow at 11:30 am at Beeson Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Delaware Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Charles’ name can be made to help with Parkinson’s Research at give.michaeljfox.org.