Charles Klayman of Quincy and formerly of Chelsea and Revere died on July 14th at the age of 93. Charles was the beloved husband of 70 years of Dorothy (Sherman) Klayman.
Charles was born in Boston and graduated from Cambridge High School. He was very athletic and gave up a college scholarship to support his family. He was a World War Two Army Veteran. Charles loved to dance and listen to music and was very involved in local politics. He was a member of The Odd Fellows, Temple B’Nai Israel of Revere, and a Past President of the Brotherhood at B’Nai Israel of Revere.
Charles was the loving son of the late Kate Klayman. He was the devoted father of Nancy Nelson and Robert Klayman and his wife Julia. Charles was the dear brother of the late Frances Klayman, Barbara Gold, Ethel Baron, Gussie Cholfin. He was the loving grandfather of Jonathan Nelson and his wife Beth, Joshua Nelson and his wife Debbie and the late Jeremy Nelson. He was the loving great grandfather of Benjamin, Evan, Emily, Zachary, and Judah.
Services at the Torf Funeral Chapel, 151 Washington Ave. (Cary Sq.) Chelsea on Sunday, July 17th at 11:00 AM. Interment in Lynn. Memorial observance at his late residence on Sunday from 6:30 – 9 PM, and on Monday from 2 – 4 PM and 6:30 – 9 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to the March of Dimes, MA Chapter, 112 Turnpike Road, Suite 102, Westborough, MA 01581.