Charles W. Ignatovig

Charles W. Ignatovig, age 85, husband of the late Rita M. (Leonard) Ignatovig, of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at the Seasons Hospice, Phoenixville, PA. Born on May 25, 1934 in Pottsville, PA, he was a son of the late Charles Ignatovig and Elizabeth (Dreher) Delaney-Ignatovig. Mr. Ignatovig was a graduate of Simon Gratz High School in Philadelphia, PA and a Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Hornet (CVA-12) Aircraft Carrier during the latter part of the Korean War. He retired as a Corporal for the Philadelphia Police Department, most recently working in the 17th District, located in South Philadelphia, among others previously. Mr. Ignatovig was a member of the Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5, as well as the Marine Corps League. Mr. Ignatovig was a "war history enthusiast", having great interest in the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, among other conflicts. He especially enjoyed the classic movie genre of the Turner Classic Movie Channel, was a fan of "superb acting" in the older movies, as well as the fine dancing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. He thoroughly enjoyed the most recent TV series, Downton Abbey, and also loved listening to the classical music of the Great Composers, the singing of Luciano Pavarotti, The Three Tenors, Mario Lanza, and Il Volo, as well as the Big Band sounds of Glenn Miller and Benny Goodman. He would often quote the poet, Rudyard Kipling, as a way to draw parallels between history and current events. A proud father and grandfather, he coached his son's Our Lady of Calvary Baseball and Football teams, as well as his grandson's baseball teams at KYAL. The year his wife passed, and as his health began to decline, during his grandson, Ryan's, Freshman year at Franklin and Marshall College, he made it a point to attend every one of his Football games, as Ryan, was the starting Offensive Right-Tackle. Mr. Ignatovig was also a fan of Philadelphia sports, especially the Phillies. He enjoyed reading the comics in the Reading Eagle paper (his favorites were Marmaduke and Prince Valiant), and also loved animals, often donating for their well-being to a variety of organizations. Mr. Ignatovig is survived by one son, Colin C. Ignatovig and Lisa of Phoenixville, PA; one grandson, Ryan C. Ignatovig, fiance of Dana Freas; second grandson, Antonio Semiao, and one brother, Barry, husband of Josephine Ignatovig of Philadelphia, PA; his niece, Cathy (Ignatovig) Dunleavy, wife of Glen, great-nephew, Joseph Ignatovig and great-niece, Mary Dunleavy. He was preceded in death by two half-brothers, Harry and Bruce Delaney. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his funeral ceremony at the Campbell-Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc, 610 South Main Street, Phoenixville, PA on Saturday, February 8, 2020. Friends will be received from 9:00 am - 11:00 am Saturday at the funeral home with a short Prayer Service to follow at 11:00 am with Rev. Samuel Kirabi officiating. Burial will be held in the St. Ann Cemetery, Phoenixville, PA following these services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to Main Line Animal Rescue, 1149 Pike Springs Rd, Phoenixville, PA 19460. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell -Ennis-Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA (610-933-3572).

Charles W. Ignatovig

May 25, 1934 - January 30, 2020