Charles R. Pavia

March 12, 1938 - February 24, 2025

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Charles R., age 86, passed on February 24, 2025—a resident of Yeadon, PA, formerly of South Philadelphia.

Charles lived in Yeadon for 63 years and ran a successful barber business, Charles and Carlo Hair Design. He was a pillar in his community, running many flea markets and charity golf events. He also worked with the Borough to beautify Church Lane and on many other projects.

Charles had many loyal customers who lasted generations. On his day off, Charles would visit the homebound and cut their hair, and the only payment required was a smile. His humor and infectious smile always made you feel welcome. He loved watching the Eagles and the Phillies, Sunday pasta and meatball dinners with his family, and his favorite dessert, Key Lime Pie, which he enjoyed every Father’s Day. Charles’s favorite song was “My Way” by Frank Sinatra, and he also enjoyed listening to Kenny Rodgers and Barry White.

Survived by his wife Josephine (nee Toscani), son Robert (Ann Marie), daughter Diane Benincasa (Anthony), loving grandson Christian Benincasa (Caroline), and great-grandchildren Julian Anthony and Adelide Maria Benincasa.

His legacy is defined by the love, support, strength, and courage he provided, and his memory will endure in the hearts of all who knew him.

The interment will be private on March 4, 2025.

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PAVIA Charles R., age 86, passed on February 24, 2025—a resident of Yeadon, PA, formerly of South Philadelphia. Charles lived in Yeadon for 63 years and ran a successful barber business, Charles and Carlo Hair Design. He was a pillar in his community, running many flea markets and charity golf events. He also workedContinue Reading

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I just found out that Charles passed in February. My condolences to his family. Charles cut my hair since I was 17 years old in 1974 until he retired a few years ago. Even living far away over the years I would still see him at least once if not more times so he could “fix” what others could not. He was a real artist! He always had great stories to tell and his jokes were priceless. He will be missed by all of his customers and friends and especially his family. May he rest in peace.

May the choir of angels come to greet you. May they speed you tp paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his mercy. May you find eternal life. Dear Charlie, May the choir of angels come to greet you. May they speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his mercy. May you find eternal life. Dear Josephine, Robert & Diane, Our sincerest condolences for your loss. Love, John & Roseann May

Mr. Davis always spoke whenever he saw me. He was a very nice person. May he Rest in Peace.

To Josephine, Robert, Diane and Christian, I offer my condolences. Although I grew up in Yeadon and Charles was my barber since I was 9 (1976), I then moved to South Jersey in 1995...and still, without hesitation, took the drive out up until the time of the shop closing. As we all know, Charles was more than just a barber. He was a friend to all his customers, his smile was infectious, made us laugh with his corny jokes (the ones that he would laugh even harder telling!), and was a shoulder to lean in if you ever needed anything. He embraced the community and in my mind, was "Mr. Yeadon"! He was so proud of his family...always telling me stories and filling me in on what was going on, but I know, he was especially proud of Christian. I will also miss our conversations--him telling me about how he and Josephine just had a blast at the casino, or an afternoon out with his buddies, or even about his golf game. I am forever grateful having known him and Charles was special to all who knew and loved him. Rest in peace my friend! --Ed Weckerly

Charlie was my brother Sam’s friend of 62 years. I remember when the two of them got together it was nothing but fun and laughter. Charlie was always a gentleman and happy person. I will always remember him. Sorry to hear he has left us. Rest in peace Verna

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Very sad to hear of Charley passing. This man meant a lot to me growing up. Gave me advice which I still follow to this day. I would sit there for hours after my haircut to just talk. Took me golfing with his friends when I was like 18 and barely knew what a golf club was. But he took me and showed me how to play. The man was more than a barber to me. He was and always will be a legend. Not many people get to say that. But that is what he is.

I’m so sorry learning about the loss of a kind man .. I went to school with Diane and new Robber .. As did everyone one else my brother got his hair cut from your dad even after he moved out of Yeadon himself… he would drive back until it was no longer there … My hart goes out to all Of you at this time sending a virtual hugs to you all Dianne Janes ‘Loomis

My dad and brothers went here My dad loved shooting the breeze w/the guys. You’ll be missed Mr Pavia. Hugs and prayers to the family. Graduated w/Robert

I remember Mr Pavia when we would talk during my haircut visits. He was very smart, friendly and always had great advice. I am praying for his family and friends.

I will remember and love you forever Charlie!!!

All my love and prayers to your beautiful soul! You and my father will never be forgotten in YEADON!!! I will forever miss you!

I had many a haircut there, from both Charles and Carlo; And I crossed paths with both outside their work ... kind of unexpectedly ... both remembered me as one of their customers. ...part of Yeadon memories while growing up.

Long after he retired I would see him in the local grocery stores and we’d chat about the golden days of Yeadon during the 1960s and 1970s. Charles and Carlo were what made Yeadon a remarkable place to grow up in. My deepest condolences to the Pavia family.

My family lived a few doors down the street from the Pavia family. My brothers went to school with Robert and Diane. They were a great family. My husband went to the barbershop his whole life and even boasted that he would fly hone Seefrom Denver, Colorado our first year married ,for his haircuts.

My son,whose 40 now,first haircut was with him! My Dad went to him and my Mother’s Dad also. Always had a Dad story for me. Nice gentleman. I also graduated with his son from high school. Rest In Peace bud!!!

My 1st haircut from Charlie was 1956. I was 16 , he was 18. We kept it together for 65 years. He was a master craftsman. He had more stories than Mark Twain. I always heard about favorite food and martinis. He worshiped his family and my condolences to them. He will be greatly missed and will be in my memories always. Rest in peace my old buddie.

I started going to Ralph’s barbershop on Whitby Avenue when I was about 9 years old, and remember Charlie from that time. After Ralph retired (and sadly passed away shortly thereafter), I continued to get my haircuts there, either by Charlie or Carlo. It was always a cheerful, welcoming place, because Charlie and Carlo were such kind and genuine guys. Though it’s been many years since I moved away from Yeadon, I still think of those days with a smile … very sweet memories. Sincere condolences to Charlie’s family.

I was a Bulletin paperboy and delivered to his shop everday day. He always tipped me well when I did my weekly collection. Also he cut my hair as well. One of the nicest adults that I remmber as a young lad. RIP

Mr. Pavia was a legend. Well respected and loved within the community. His loves outside his family were his business and Yeadon. Both benefited from his decades of service. He will be missed but never forgotten. It was both a pleasure and an honor to have known him. My condolences and prayers to the family.

My condolences to the Pavia family. He used to cut my hair from a little kid until I moved in 1980. Robert my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your dad was one of a kind.

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My sincere condolences to the Pavia Family. Charlie was a mainstay in Yeadon and always looked at bettering the Lane. He cut my hair from teenage years all the way up to adulthood. Always a smile and not a bad word about anyone. Such a loss❤️

So sorry to hear of his passing. The world lost a great man! Hoping God brings you all peace at this difficult time!

My sincerest condolences to the Peco’s family. I remember Charlie the day he started working for Ralph Capone on Chester Avenue. I was around 12 years old and still came to Charlie in my 60’s. My friends and I came to visit during his Christmas “parties”. He always had a story and a smile. He was Yeadon thru and thru. When I got older the first question when I got in his chair was”do I want to get my hair dyed?” I said only if it stayed as dark as his. He loved to talk about cars and and sports. I will miss knowing that Charlie isn’t there with scissors in one hand and a smile on his face

Charles & Carlo was one of our regular household names and numbers. Charles was a class act all the way around and I enjoyed when he would cut my hair and tell me about all of his stories. He will definitely be someone that I will never forget. May he rest in peace. I am so sorry for your loss.

My condolences to his family this man start cutting my hair at 6yrs old till mid 60 before I left the area, good man friend work with him on many flea markets set ups and other things he did in borough will be missed

My condolences to Mr. Pavia family and friends. He was a good friend. He always had something funny to say when ever i saw him.. Rest in Peace.

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