Charles (Chazz) Raymond Mertens, 48, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 4, 2022, with his loving parents on either side of him during his entire last journey of life and his wife, Sandra, in his heart. He was born in Manchester, CT, the son of Dwight and Claudette (Martel) Mertens. Charles was a loving son and husband, and even a great friend and mentor to many others.
He is pre-deceased by his grandparents, Charles and Gladys (Tedford) Mertens, Raymond and Theresa (Lapre) Martel, his mother-in-law, Alicia Orozco Quintanilla, and other family members.
When he was able to visit with his friends there would normally be food involved as well as a game of friendly poker or Monopoly. He was a proud member of Friendship Tuscan Lodge #145, A.F.&A.M. of Manchester, CT, although his career did not allow him to participate or attend as often as he would have liked.
Charles is survived by the love of his life, Sandra Corado Orozco de Mertens, of Guatemala, who made him happy with his smile even larger and more infectious, his parents and many others.
Charles’s parents wish to extend their sincere thanks to the ECHN staff of Manchester Memorial Hospital. Words cannot express their appreciation for the professionalism, caring and assistance in their unique situation as patients at the same time as Charles’s care. They were the ones who cared and guided us as well as saw that our needs were accomplished in their “home”.
A Celebration of Life will be held in the near future at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Friendship Tuscan Lodge #145, A.F.&A.M. (24 Golway St., Manchester, CT 06042) or to a charity of your choosing.
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