Charles L. “Charlie” Baptista, 82, of Wareham, died December 11, 2017 in Sippican Healthcare Center, Marion. He was the son of the late James F. Baptista and Elvira (Lopes) Barros.

He was born in Wareham and lived there most of his life. He graduated from Southeastern Massachusetts University.

Mr. Baptista was a Korean War Veteran serving in the U.S. Army.

Mr. Baptista worked as a Lab Technician for many years before retiring. He enjoyed sports and reading.

Survivors include his son, Charles Baptista of Hickory, NC; two daughters, Charlee Baptista and Carla Texeira both of Wareham; two sisters, Reaca Huffman of Catawba, NC and Juliette Roderick of West Wareham; four grandchildren, Miles Watson, David Silva, Patrice Baptista, and Caleb Baptista; five great-grandchildren.

Visiting hours are from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 16  at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy., Wareham, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick’s Church, 82 High St., Wareham. Burial will be in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.