Charles C. ‘Chris’ Coleman, retired banker
Charles C. “Chris” Coleman, 71, of Frankford, formerly of Wilmington and Pittsburgh, Pa., passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, at Brandywine Assisted Living in Rehoboth Beach.
Chris was born in McKeesport, Pa., March 17, 1949, son of the late Henry Coleman and Martha (Demmel) Finney. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, and completed his working career by retiring as a territorial branch manager from Mellon Bank.
He always enjoyed spending time with his family, visiting local restaurants, and had many fond memories of family gatherings and holidays spent together.
He is survived by his three children, Chuck Coleman and his wife Karen, Dave Coleman and Kristen Coleman; two grandchildren, Christina Coleman and Harper Chelotti; a sister, Betty Fox; and a brother, Ronald Coleman.
A service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 25, at the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 26669 Patriots Way, Millsboro.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Chris’ name to Delaware Special Olympics by visiting www.sode.org.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com.
