Charles B. Carpenter, December 4, 2014, age 89, of Manayunk.  A World War II Navy Veteran, Member of the American Legion, longtime member of St. Josaphat Church and current member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Church.  He retired as superintendent of Container Corporation of America after many years and spent his retirement gardening, taking care of his pets, Brandy, Sailor and Sonnie, and enjoying his new cars.  He was the husband of the late Genevieve "Jeanne" Carpenter, whom he met during a dance at the Philadelphia Navy Yard.  He was father of Charles (Marie) Carpenter, J. Richard (Maria) Carpenter, Frederick (Ria) Carpenter, James Carpenter, Mary Ann (Vincent) Wertan and Joni (Ric) Bensinger.  Also survived by 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.  He will be deeply missed by his loving family and friends.  Relatives and friends invited to Viewing Tuesday Eve. December 9, 2014, 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. at the KOLLER FUNERAL HOME, 6835 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA  19128; and to St. Josaphat Church, 124 Cotton Street, Philadelphia, PA  19127 (Manayunk) for a Viewing on Wednesday, Dcember 10, 2014 at 9:30 A.M. followed by Funeral Mass in Church at 10:30 A.M.  Interment with Military Honors at Westminster Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to North Light Community Center, Attn. Office of Development, 175 Green Lane, Phila., PA  19127.

Florists:  Flowers may be delivered to Koller Funeral Home, 6835 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA  19128 on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 from Noon to 2 P.M.