At the age of 82, Chuck was a proud member of the National Guard and the founder and long time owner of C.K. Construction in Buffalo, New York.

He was a dearest son of the late Anna & Harry Speakman. Beloved husband of the late Judith A. "Judy" (nee Zielinski).

Devoted father of Charlene (Roger, Jr.) Wagner.  Loving grandfather of Bryan and Colin Wagner.

Dear brother of the late Henry (late Bea), Bernice, Alice, Margaret, Dorothy, and Pearl. Brother-in-law of Wally "Sonny" Zielinski and Gayle (Pat) O'Connell.

He is also survived by his granddogs Diamond and Titan, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Family will be present on Tuesday from 2-4 & 6-9 PM at the PIETSZAK FUNERAL HOME, 2400 William St., near Harlem Rd.

Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Gabriel Church, 5271 Clinton Street, Elma, NY on Wednesday at 9:00 AM.

Interment will follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery, in Cheektowaga, New York.

Flowers gratefully declined, memorials may be made to Hospice Buffalo 225 Como Park Blvd, Cheektowaga, New York 14227.