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FUNERAL DETAILS
Charles Kaye
Charles Kaye, 88, of Southfield, MI, died on 22 March 2012. The Funeral was held at The Davidson/Hermelin Chapel at Clover Hill Park, 2425 14 Mile Rd, Birmingham MI 48009 on Sunday, 25 March 2012 at 10:00 AM . Rabbi Harold Loss officiated. Interment at Clover Hill Park Cemetery.
The family of Charles Kaye will be gathering through the evening of Monday, March 26 at the residence, 21415 Virginia, Southfield MI 48076. The phone number is 248-353-9562. Friends may visit on Monday starting at 4:00 PM. Family members include: Beloved husband of 66 years of Mildred Kaye. Cherished father of Barbara Kaye (John Hogikyan) and the late Diane Lynn Kaye. Loving grandfather of Laura and Allison Hogikyan. Father-in-law of Irving Shapiro. Charles Kaye was a CPA and founded Charles Kaye & Co. and built the practice for approximately 50 years. The practice was sold to Boyes Wright and Pittman which was subsequently acquired by Rhemann. Charles retired 2 years ago at 86. Charles was a World War 11 veteran who received the French Legion of Honor-the highest distinction France can bestow on those who have achieved remarkable deeds for France. He received 3 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart Medal, a Markmanship Award and a Good Conduct Medal. He enlisted (requiring his mother's consent because of his age) on December 5, 1942 and served 3 years in the 4th Infantry. He served in Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe, was in the 2nd wave of Normandy landings, the Battle of the Bulge and was injured in the Heurtken forest. Charles was trained in a foreign language at Michigan State through the army. During the occupation, he was assigned to military government detachment as an interpreter of German. He interrogated Nazi Party members and suspect party members for allied military government. He served until December 30, 1945, returned and married his beloved wife Mildred 6 days later. They were married 66 years. The family has requested contributions in lieu of flowers. It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Charles Kaye may do so by making a contribution to: Wayne State UniversityClick to Visit Charity Website or Zekelman Holocaust CenterClick to Visit Charity Website or Karmanos Cancer InstituteClick to Visit Charity Website or A Charity of one's choice |