Charles P. Alessi Sr.

Dec 17, 1948 – Nov 23, 2020

Charles P. Alessi Sr., 71, of Altoona, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday. He was born in Pittsburgh, son of the late Charles J. Alessi and Effie (Edmonson) Ralyea. He married Vicki Peery in 1972. Surviving are his wife of 48 years; two daughters: Lisa Day and husband Randall in CO, Sarah O’Dea and husband William of Altoona; a son, Charles Jr. and fiancé Dani of Altoona; five grandchildren: Austin, Sophia, Isabella, Benjamin, and Kaitlyn; a step-sister, Marie Smith; and a step-brother John Smith.

He graduated from University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with a BS in Psychology. Chuck served in the US Navy during Vietnam. He was an electrician for 20 years in the coal mines, then 20 years with Berwind-White, and was currently working as a driver for Blair Senior Services. He was a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon Chairman, Chief Sound Room Tech., Christian Education Committee, Financial Committee, former Sunday School Superintendent, and the Building Grounds Maintenance Committee. Chuck enjoyed fishing, spending time with his buddies at their hunting camp in Potter County, and tinkering around with technology.

Friends will be received from 3-6pm Sunday Nov 29, 2020, at Faith Baptist Church, Altoona, where a celebration of life will immediately follow at 6pm. Pastor Dr. Gary G. Dull officiating. Interment at Calvary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Media Ministries at Faith Baptist Church: 315 40th St., Altoona, PA 16602

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