Charles F. Hanisch, 96, of West Long Branch formerly of Monmouth Beach, passed away peacefully on Tuesday surrounded by his family.

Charles was born and raised in Long Branch, after graduation from Red Bank Catholic High School he enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving in the Pacific during World War II.  Upon his return he started Kleenize Rug Cleaning in Asbury Park. During this time, he married the love of his life, Julia Marcello and moved to Monmouth Beach to raise his family.

In addition to his military commitment, Charles dedicated his entire life to public service. He was very involved in the Fire Department and Volunteer First Aid Squad of Monmouth Beach.  He became one of the first certified EMT's of Monmouth County in the 1970's and eventually became the Head of Public Relations for the County's First Aid Council.

Charles was a devoted parishioner of St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church in Middletown and extremely proud to be a member of St. Catherine's Latin Choir.

Charles is predeceased by his parents Charles J. and Gladys Hanisch, his wife Julia and his brother George Hanisch.

He is survived by his daughter Judith Hanisch Warren and her husband Nels; his sister Audrey Hanisch; his granddaughter Kimberly Warren Cheek and her husband Christopher and grandson Andrew Warren. He leaves behind three beloved great grandchildren Annabelle, Jacob and Amelia.

Visitation will be Saturday, August 27 ^th from 8-9 AM at the Woolley-Boglioli Funeral Home, 10 Morrell Street, Long Branch. A mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, August 27 ^th at 10:00 AM at St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, 110 Bray Ave, North Middletown, NJ 07748. A burial will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Charles' memory to St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church. For messages of condolence, please visit Charles' page of tributes at www.woolleyboglioli.com.