August 9, 1929 - January 21, 2025
Charles "Charlie" Joseph Darpel, 95, of Taylor Mill, KY, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He was a member of St. Anthony Church in Taylor Mill, KY. Charlie was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, obtaining the rank of Corporal while serving during the Korean War. Charlie was a lifetime member of V.F.W. Post # 5662 in Newport, KY. He was a member of the Korean War Veterans Association, the D.A.V. and Covington Moose Lodge #1469. Charlie was also a member of the St. Vincent DePaul Society, the Cursillo Movement and served as a Eucharistic Minister. He was preceded in death by his wife: Carol Wahn Darpel; 8 siblings and 2 grandchildren. Charlie is survived by his children: Tim (Dolores) Darpel, Terry (late: Connie) Darpel, Ron (Cathy) Darpel, Connie (Rick) Peace, Ken Darpel and Jeff (Kim) Darpel; sister: Margie (Mick) Duncan; sister-in-law: Katie Darpel; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 10:00 AM until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM at St. Anthony Church, 485 Grand Avenue, Taylor Mill, KY 41015. Interment: Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North, Williamstown, KY. Memorials are suggested to: St. Anthony Church, 485 Grand Avenue, Taylor Mill, KY 41015. Connley Brothers Funeral Home, Covington (Latonia), KY 41015 is serving the family. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at www.connleybrothersfuneralhome.com