Introduction
Charles F. Denof was born in New Jersey around 1871. When the 1920 Census was taken, he was living at 513 Spruce Street in Camden with his brother, William M. Denof, who had an undertaking business. William Denof would subsequently acquire the building at 840 South 5th Street, which he would convert into a funeral home and residence. Charles Denof would remain with his brother through 1947.
Both Denof brothers were active Democratic political operatives in Camden’s Sixth Ward. Charles Denof served for many years as justice of the peace. He worked through at least 1930 with his brother in the funeral business, before taking a position with Camden’s highways department.
Charles F. Denof died at his home at 501 Chestnut Street on December 26, 1953. He was buried at New St. Mary’s Cemetery in Bellmawr NJ.
Chas. F. Denof Dies; City Highway Aide
Camden Courier-Post —
Charles F. Denof, 82, of Saturday in his home, 501 Chestnut st., after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident of Camden.
For many years he was a justice of the peace in the State House and was active in Democratic and Republican politics. He had been employed in the Camden City Highway Department.
Surviving are two brothers, William Denof, Camden funeral director, and Joseph Denof; a sister, Mrs. Christina Troiano, of Camden; five nephews, Joseph, William, Raymond and Benjamin; five nieces of Camden, and William Denof, Camden, and a niece, Mrs. Doris McColgan, Camden.
Solemn requiem high Mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m., in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Burial will be in Ivy Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Burial will be in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.