The Finderne Rescue Squad would like to say one final goodbye to a past member of our Squad. Charles “Chuck” Hutchings was a member since 1968, and was Past-President, Past-Captain, and Past- Building Chairman for the Finderne First Aid and Rescue Squad. Our hearts and prayers are with the family during this time. The following is from Bridgewater Funeral Home:
Bridgewater- Charles Hutchings, 81, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 12, 2010. Son of the late Charles and Frieda Hutchings, Charles was born in Jersey City and lived the past 80 years in Bridgewater. Charles was a Steam and Still Operator for John’s Manville retiring in 1987. After his retirement, Charles continued working. He worked as a senior tenant for Bridgewater Senior Citizens. A member since 1968, Charles was Past-President, Past-Captain, and Past- Building Chairman for the Finderne First Aid and Rescue Squad; A member of the Knights of Columbus in Somerville; member and Past-President of the Bridgewater Senior Citizens; and Communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville. Charles enjoyed helping others, gardening and sharing his vegetables from his garden with his neighbors and friends. He is predeceased by his brother, Frank Hutchings and sister, Georgia Kozilowski. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his beloved wife of 59 years, Mary (Bassett) Hutchings of Bridgewater, daughters, Susan Kinlaw of Princeton, Patricia Devine of Marrietta, GA; siblings, Kurt Hutchings of Littleton, CO; Nellie Hogan of Somerville; Mary Connor of Somerville; Beverly Marcella of Brick; grandchildren, Suzzette Devine, Eric Tuckey, Tobias Kinlaw and Dustin Pinel. Prayers will be said on Friday, September 17, 2010 at 8:30 AM at the funeral home followed by a 9:30 AM Mass of Christian Burial at Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville. Entombment will follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery in Bridgewater. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, September 16, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Bridgewater Funeral Home, 707 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Finderne Rescue Squad.
Our family and friends are with the Hutchings family during this time. We and all know he was a great man and a example of how one should treat his fellow man. Always there for his family, friends and others he never know (Rescue squad). Please if U have the opportunity to donate to Charles very important cause, (rescue squad) please do so in his memory. My wife and I plan on doing it. I am a resident of BWT and always give to the volenteers (fire and rescue squads). This will be the true give back to what Charles wanted and his family has done for our community. We have unfortunetly seen Charles and Mary in action while living at Finderne Heights. Wish it did not happen but Fire and Accidents do hapen as you know.
Russ and Diane Finnegan
Thank you for your kind reply
I had the opportunity to know “Chuck” for many years. My heart goes out to the family. My wife and I send our sincere condolences and prayers to the entire Hutchings family. Thank you for your many years of service.
Moises Zambrana
Past Captain
Finderne First Aid & Rescue Squad.