Charles J. Diorio, age 95, of Phoenixville, PA, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017 in Seasons Hospice at Phoenixville Hospital. He was the husband of fifty years to the late Gertrude F. "Trudy" (Tuxbury) Diorio.

Born on September 15, 1921 in Germantown, PA he was a son of the late Michael and Mary (Sandone) Diorio. From 1941-1943, Charles served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a first line Medical Technician with the 156th Infantry in France, Germany and Belgium.

Charles spent thirty-nine years as a pharmaceutical salesman. His first retirement was after twenty-seven years with Pfizer Company, formerly Parke-Davis, Warner-Lambert and Warner Chilcott. He continued to work part-time for three additional pharmaceutical companies until his final retirement.

Mr. Diorio is survived by a son, Charles J. Diorio, Jr. Esq., a daughter, Dr. Barbara J. Diorio wife of Dr. David E. Swintek; 5 grandchildren: Charles J. Diorio III (Lara), Elizabeth C. Diorio, (Damian), Lisa A. Diorio, Katherine A. Swintek and Bryan A. Swintek.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Ceremony at Washington Memorial Chapel, Rt. 23 Valley Forge National Historical Park, Valley Forge, PA on Monday, February 13. 2017 at 11:00 am. Visitation will be from 10-10:50 am. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to WMC Music Fund, Washington Memorial Chapel, PO Box 98, Valley Forge, PA 19481. Condolences may be made by visiting www.PhoenixvilleFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Campbell - Ennis - Klotzbach Funeral Home, Inc., Phoenixville, PA.