Obituaries
Services Set For Collingswood Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Charles L. Wackes, V, 50, of Collingswood formerly of Deptford, passed away on Oct. 13 as a result of a motorcycle accident.
COLLINGSWOOD, NJ — A Collingswood man died last week following a crash involving a motorcycle, according to his online obituary.
Charles L. Wackes, V, 50, of Collingswood formerly of Deptford, passed away on Oct. 13 as a result of a motorcycle accident, according to his online obituary. He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles Fan and loved riding his motorcycle.
Wackes was riding a motorcycle when he collided with a car in Camden on Sept. 29, the Courier Post reports. He had been hospitalized since the crash.
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Wackes is survived by his three children, his mother, two sisters, and three nephews. He was predeceased by his father, Charles L. Wackes, IV.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street in Mantua. Funeral service follows at 11 a.m., and an interment will be private.
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As an expression of sympathy, contributions may be made to benefit his children. Checks can be made payable to Brenda Wilke, C/O Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ 08051. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com.
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