Charles Richard Tolley Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Charles Richard Tolley, age 83, left this world for heaven on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at home in Manassas, VA. Charles was born on April 17, 1937 in Washington, D.C. He attended a public vocational school where he developed his amazing talent and love for art. He married his first wife, Shirley Porter Mostow, and raised a family in Glenn Dale, Md. Charles was a graphic designer, interior designer, art director for the D.C government, and business owner during his life. He was a man of great faith who loved God, his family, and the Catholic Church. Charles also had a great love of sports and was an avid Nationals Baseball and Washington Football Team (Redskins) fan. He loved to dance, spend time with family and make those around him laugh. He later met and married Irena Dolnycky Tolley and they traveled many places together including their European dream trip of a lifetime. Charles is survived by his wife, Irena Tolley of Manassas, VA. His three sons, Marc Tolley, Joel Tolley (wife Mary), Eric Tolley and two grandchildren, Luke and Jena Tolley. Also surviving are his loving brother John Tolley (wife Julia) and sister Diane Gaynor (husband Rick) and a brother in law, Myron Dolnycky. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Albert Tolley and Evelyn Bailey and two other sisters, Barbara Roberts and Marie McCarthy. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date with family.

Charles Richard Tolley

April 17, 1937 - February 11, 2021