Charles E. Karins

Charles Edward Karins of Albany died Monday at St. Peter’s Hospital with his family at his side. Mr. Karins was born in Albany, the son of the late Thomas and Mary Enos Karins. He was a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, The College of St. Rose, and Siena College where he earned an M.S. in Accounting. He is survived by his loving nieces and nephews, Mrs. George M. (Sandra J.) Preston of Albany, their daughter, Mrs. Charles J. (Sandra L.) Monestere of Delmar; Thomas J. Articola, and his family of Latham; Mrs. Robert J. (Karin L.) Shepherd, their daughter, Heather M. Shepherd of Albany; Virginia Morrell of Loudonville, Norine Karins of Colonie, and James C. (Carolyn) Karins of Latham; sister-in-law Virginia Karins of Loudonville. He is also survived by several grand nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sisters, Mary K. Porter, Norine K. White, and Margaret K. Articola, and by his brother, James T. Karins. Mr. Karins was a veteran of World War II. He served his country proudly as a member of “The Greatest Generation” in the Army’s Office of Strategic Services (OSS) in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater. He received the American Service Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Philippines Liberation Ribbon and the World War II Victory Medal. He was employed as a supervisor for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement. He was a lifelong communicant of the former St. Teresa of Avila Church and a devout Catholic throughout his entire life. He was an avid golfer, traveler, and sports enthusiast. He was a longtime Notre Dame and Boston Red Sox fan. He loved his Irish heritage and all things Irish. Uncle Charlie was the best uncle in the world. Relatives and friends are invited to celebrate Charles’s life at a Mass of Christian Burial, Saturday, December 18, 2010 at 9:00 A.M. at Mater Christi Church (formerly St. Catherine of Siena) Hopewell Street, Albany. Calling hours will be held privately for the family. Interment will be at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery in Colonie. Memorial contributions in Charles’s name may be made to the Memorial Fund at the Parish of Mater Christi, 40 Hopewell Street, Albany, NY 12208.

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Charles E. Karins

February 19, 1915 - December 13, 2010