Charles John Odorizzi Jr

August 4, 1942 - December 13, 2021

Charles John Odorizzi, Jr., Orchestra Leader of "The Royal Tones" for over 50 years, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 13, 2021, at his home on Clay Street in Tamaqua at 79 years of age. Born Tuesday, August 4, 1942 in Coaldale the son of the late Charles John Odorizzi, Sr., and Mary (Keich) Odorizzi. A beloved, and proud father, Charlie is survived by; sister, Marie Yuhas wife of Jerry; sons, Charles John Odorizzi, III and his wife Cindy, Anthony Odorizzi, Esquire and his wife Kathy, Kenneth Odorizzi and his wife Kim, Daniel Odorizzi and his wife Dr. Rebecca Odorizzi; 7 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; nieces, Jessica Yuhas, Lesley Boyer, Mariel Yuhas. A 1960 graduate of Tamaqua High School, Charlie served honorably in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War for 4 years. Charlie retired from Bethlehem Steel after 33 years as an O.S.H.A. inspector, having worked as a mechanic early in his tenure. He owned and operated Tamaqua Buy & Swap on Center Street for many years, and Charlie's Discounts which he operated from his home. A talented Saxophone player, Charlie was the Orchestra Leader of "The Royal Tones" a popular Northeastern Pa. dance band for over 50 years. Charlie was a devout member of St. John XXIII R.C.C. of Tamaqua. He held Life Membership in the; Tamaqua American Legion, Citizens Fire Co,, and Knights of Columbus Father Henry Baker Lodge as a 4th Degree Knight . Charlie maintained membership in the American Federation of Musicians, and had served as a past president of the local chapter. Charlie loved Tamaqua, and enjoyed procuring it's history. He was an avid Philadelphia Phillies fan. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday December 18, 2021 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252, Rev. Robert Finlan to celebrate. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Friday, December 17, 2021, at the funeral home. Interment with Military Honors bestowed St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Memorials in his name to: St. John XXIII R.C.C. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com