Charles James Koch

Charles James “CJ” Koch, 34, of Candler, left our lives but not our hearts on Thursday, June 15, 2006. Born on January 15, 1972, in Plainfield, NJ, CJ was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charlie Koch, of Middlesex, NJ and step-father, Christopher Ivey of Candler. Those left to cherish his memory include his mother, Deborah Petruzziello Ivey of Candler; his father, Charlie Koch and Sheila of Piscataway, NJ; sister, Michelle Koch and niece Autumn of Dunellen, NJ; grandmothers, Barbara Petruzziello of Whitehouse Station, NJ, Eleanor (Koch) Gandy and Danny of Whiting, NJ; grandfather, Jim Petruzziello and Shirley of Hillsborough, NJ; great-grandmother, Josephine Petruzziello of Piscataway, NJ; favorite uncles, Jim, Dave and Steve and his devoted dog Katana; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Arrangements are being handled by Sheenans Funeral Home in Dunellen, NJ. Viewing hours are 2:00-4:00 pm and 7:00-9:00 pm on Wednesday, June 21, 2006. Cremation will follow. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Candler. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the ASPCA, the American Heart Association or a charity of one’s choice. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family locally.