Charles “Chuck” DeBeni, 64, of Benwood peacefully passed on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at home.
He was born December 1, 1952 in Wheeling, WV the son of the late Mary Miller and grandfather John DeBeni.
Chuck was a member of St John Catholic Church, retired from Ohio Edison and a dedicated sports fan. He had an amazing collection of sports memorabilia and 45 records. Chuck was also an avid West Virginia Mountaineer and Wheeling Nailer Fan.
Surviving are his loving wife of 44 years, Janet; his children, Kim (Dallas) Brown of Benwood, Jennifer (Brad) Key of Milford Center, OH, Chad (Gina) DeBeni of Wheeling and Charlie (Miranda) of Moundsville, WV; one brother, George Miller of Pensacola, FL; five grandchildren, Katlyn Ryder, Dakota Key, Austin Key, Kennedy Haywiser and the soon to be Grace DeBeni.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 26, 2017 from 2-4 and 6-8pm at Altmeyer Funeral Home, 214 Marshall Street, McMechen, WV. A graveside funeral will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at 11am at Greenwood Cemetery in Wheeling, WV with Rev. Bekeh Ukelina Utietiang officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society at NPCF, P.O. Box 148, Longmont, CO 80502.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com.
Always shared a Happy Hello at the Nailer ‘s game. Gave his time coaching youth sports helping to shape the future leaders of the world. Chuck will be missed by all.
I didn’t know Chuck for long but certainly long enough to know what a truly great guy he was and how much he loved his family. Chuck was kind, smart and funny and the resident expert on the Wheeling Nailers and West Virginia football. We were kindred spirits when it came to sports and I’m so thankful I got to know him. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.
I’m sorry for your loss of a really good man who watched all of us grow up including me Albert
Janet and Family, Our hearts and prayer are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.”
It is with deepest sympathy and compassion that we are sending condolences. We met Chuck last year at a Nailers’ game and became friends. We were honored to pray with him and Chad upon learning of his diagnosis. This season was not the same without Chuck and never will be again. Although we are new acquaintances, we both feel like we knew him for years. Our prayers are with you for your comfort and healing in this time of loss. We look forward to the day when we will all be joined together in a much better place. Ted and Cheryl Boggs (section 305 , 13 and 14 D).
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO JANET AND CHILDREN. WE SEND OUR PRAYERS AND LOVE AT YOUR TIME OF SORROW. EVERYONE WHO KNEW AND MET CHUCK, WERE DEEPLY IMPACTED BY HIS WONDERFUL OUTLOOK ON LIFE. HIS GREAT SMILE AND MEMORIES WILL BE WITH US FOREVER.
LARRY AND BECKY FERRERA
Jan and family so sorry to hear of Chucks passing Treasure the memories God Bless
Jan and family So sorry to hear of Chucks passing Treasure the memories God Bless
Just heard about Chuck I am so sorry for your loss. Janet to you and your family sending my prayers and hugs. Such a nice man
Janet and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I can’t help but smile when I think of Chuck and remember how proud and how much he truly loved his family. One could always count on him for a smile or lively conversation (always in a good way). Please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers.