Charles P. “Charlie” Janaitis, 89, longtime Shrewsbury resident died Wednesday, July 1, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.

His loving wife of 32 years, Josephine L. (Leone) Janaitis died in 1982.
He leaves his three daughters, Susan Lederman and her husband, Robert of Denver, CO, Mary Ann Janaitis and Laurie A. O’Rourke both of Shrewsbury; four grandchildren, Eric Lederman of Irvine, CA, Hannah Arthur of Denver, CO, Sara Moscaritolo of Worcester and Jocelyn O’Rourke of Shrewsbury; three great grandchildren, Elyse and Alana Lederman and Ruby Arthur; also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by seven brothers, Frank, Ben, John, Joseph, Anthony, Allen and Peter; and two sisters, Ann and Mildred.

Charlie was born and raised in Worcester, son of the late Sylvester and Barbara (Isinski) Janaitis. He graduated from Commerce High School and then entered into the United States Army serving with the 320th Regiment of the 35th Infantry Division (Santa Fe Division) before being honorable discharged. He continued as a lifelong member of the 35th Division and regularly attended reunions and events.

He had worked for 39 years as a foreman in the Heat Treat Department for Wyman-Gordon in Worcester before he retired. Mr. Janaitis had been a resident of Shrewsbury for the past 65 years and spent many summers on Cape Cod.

Charlie had a wonderful sense of humor and was considered the family prankster. He cherished his family and they all will miss him dearly.
Baseball was another love of Charlie’s; he always enjoyed watching a good baseball game.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Charlie’s family on Monday, July 6, 2015 from 10-11 AM in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury with a prayer service to follow at 11 AM. Burial with military honors will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Memorial donations can be made to the JHC Hospice, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.