CHARLES GETZOW

GETZOW CHARLES H. Age 89, of Doylestown, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, May 7th, 2021. Charles, was still the loving husband of Marilyn after 67 years of marriage, and the proud father of Ellen Graham, Dr. Martin Getzow and Stewart Getzow, deceased. He also leaves behind five grandchildren, Gregory Graham, Samantha Graham, Nathaniel Getzow, Matthew Getzow and Andrew Getzow and two great-grandchildren, Madison, and Charlotte Graham. In addition, he leaves behind an extended family, including Larry Graham, Judi Field, Lisa Getzow and Alex Graham. He and Marilyn developed many friendships from Congregation Kehilat Hanahar, Temple Judea, Warminster, Philadelphia, New Hope, Central Bucks Senior Center and Wilmington, North Carolina. They will miss his warm smile, willingness to help, and strong handshake. Charles was born in Philadelphia, the son of Maurice and Hannah Getzow and the brother of William Getzow, all deceased. He was the third generation to manage Getzow Jewelers, established in 1886, now located in Bensalem, PA, but under non-family ownership. While growing up, Charles had numerous interests, including the Boy Scouts. Charles attended central high school in Philadelphia, where he played on the varsity soccer team and served two years as president of his high school fraternity. He was a graduate of Temple University Business School. While at Temple, he was the business manager of the varsity wrestling team. Soon after graduation, he was drafted into the military, and he became a field radio repairman at Camp Gordon, GA. After the military, he entered the family jewelry business, which he helped manage until he retired. He then had a few parttime jobs, including being a real estate agent. He was subsequently hired by the Social security Administration and became a claims adjuster, working at the Mid-Atlantic Regional Office. He and Marilyn spent many years vacationing in North Carolina, becoming involved with volunteering, enriching their lives and where they still have numerous friends. It was there that he learned to play bridge and was introduced to the computer. Funeral services were held Monday. Donations can be directed to Temple Judea of Bucks County, Doylestown https://www.templejudea.org/, Synagogue Kehilat HaNahar, New Hope https://www.kehilathanahar.org/ www.goldsteinsfuneral.com