Charlton Park
January 13, 1977 ~ November 28, 2022
Park, Charlton M., age 45, of Fort Lee, formerly of Palisades Park and Paramus, passed on Monday, November 28, 2022. Born in Michigan, he owned and operated Manna’s Restaurant formerly located at Lenox Ave in Harlem, New York.
Beloved husband of “Melinda” Ga Kyung Kim and devoted father to “CJ” Charlton, Jr. and Aerie. Cherished son of Yong S. “Rich” and Hyo S. “Betty”. Dear brother of Ian Park and his wife, Theresa Chun. Adored uncle of Julian, Lucas, Elijah, Gabriel, and Aiden. Precious son-in-law to Ki H. and Young S. Kim. Brother-in-law of Jae H. Kim, Eun Jung Choi, Andrew Kim and Hyunso Cho. He also leaves behind a grandmother, many uncles, aunts and cousins whom he loved.
Charlton was born with a love for excitement. He was as kind and funny as he was brilliant and brave. From the Jersey Shore to the Bronx, he walked everywhere as if he owned the neighborhood. On the surface, he loved a loud, fast car, a rowdy get-together with friends and anything attention-grabbing but in his quieter moments, he was tender, never turning a blind eye to a person in need and was his children’s biggest fan. The sound of his laughter and cheers will be greatly missed.
Viewing service Thursday 7pm at the Frank Patti funeral home. Funeral services in the funeral home Friday at 10 am.
Services
Funeral Service: December 9, 2022 10:00 am
Frank A. Patti & Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home
327 Main Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Visitation at Funeral Home: December 8, 2022 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Frank A. Patti & Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home
327 Main Street
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Condolence to the Park family on the loss of your loved one. May God continue to provide strength and comfort during these sad times. You're in my thoughts and prayers
To Betty, Ian Charlton's wife & children & other Park family members. My heartfelt condolences. God's strength during your time of bereavement.