Charles "Chuck" Lester

Charles “Chuck” Lester, 88, of Alexandria died November 23, 2014.   He was born in Irvington, NJ and is preceded in death by his parents Charles Lester and Marie Lester; and a granddaughter, Xiomara.  He is survived by his wife Margaret, of 61 years, 4 sons: Charles (Kathleen), Mark (Anne), Jeff (Jan), Chris (Sarah), 3 daughters: Margaret ¨Ree¨ Foltz (Dave), Julie Lester and Clare Luegering (John), 12 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Chuck worked for the Red Cross for many years and then for Glenmary Home Missioners.   He enjoyed playing jazz piano, running and spending time with his children and grandchildren.  For many years he was a member of the New Jerusalem Community at St. Bernard in Cincinnati. He was a WWII vet who served in the 13^th Air Force Division.  Visitation will be at St Mary of the Assumption Church in Alexandria from 11 am to 1 pm Friday, November 28, with Mass immediately afterward. Interment will follow at St Mary´s Cemetery, with a reception following in the undercroft of the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, in Alexandria, Glenmary Home Missioners, PO Box 465618, Cincinnati, OH 45246-5618 or the American Red Cross,  2111 Dana Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45207.