Charles L (Chuck) DeCraene, 69, of Columbus, NJ., died suddenly Monday at RWJ University Hospital at Hamilton. Born in Newark, NJ., he had lived in Lakewood for 36 years, before moving to Columbus 1 year ago. He was retired from Care One of East Brunswick.
Son of the late Clarence and Philomina DeCraene, he is survived by his wife of 45 years, Catherine M.DeCraene (nee Mercer), a son, CharlesL. DeCraene Jr. of West End Long Branch, NJ, a daughter and son- in-law, Michele and Gerald Tuccillo of Hamilton, two grandsons, Dominic and Kyle Tuccillo.
Services will be private and are under the direction of Peppler Funeral Home, Bordentown.