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Charles R. Bollinger, 81, Oneonta; Navy Vet, USPS Retiree, Crossing Guard

ONEONTA – Charles R. Bollinger Jr., 81, a Navy veteran, Postal Service retiree and crossing guard at the former Center Street School, passed away peacefully in his home on Jan. 24, 2019. Charlie was born in Flushing, on July 20, 1937. His family and friends knew him endearingly as Chuck, Russ, or Poppy. Charlie served in the Navy aboard the USS Wren DD-568 from 1955 to 1958 and often spoke fondly of the memories he made during that time. Following his time in the Navy, Charlie worked for the Postal Service for more than 37 years before retiring in 1992.

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