Mr. Charles Peter Van Osten Sr.

March 14, 1945 - July 28, 2020

Charles Peter Van Osten, Sr., age 75 , of Southampton, PA, formerly of Fairmount, PA, passed away on July 28, 2020. He was born in Philadelphia to Rose and Leigh Van Osten on March 14, 1945. He married Gloria Bianchi on July 29, 1972. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and served in the United States Army, 1st Calvary. He was awarded a Vietnam service medal, as well as a marksman's award. Charles is survived by his daughters; Tracie Patterson (Don), Lisa Bilotto (Anthony); his sons; Charles Van Osten, Jr., and Steven Van Osten, Sr. (Dawn), Grandchildren; Jeremy and Taylor Patterson, Francesca, Sabrina, Mario, Luigi and Leo Bilotto, Steven Van Osten, Jr., Gina Van Osten, Charles Peter Van Osten, Jr., Brittany Van Osten, Bianca (Carl), Vinny, Tommy, and Olivia, Gianna and Vanessa Mastrangelo. Also his brothers; Kenny Van Osten (Pat), and Dennis Van Osten (Leslie). Besides his parents Rose and Leigh Van Osten, Charles was preceded in death by his wife Gloria (Bianchi) Van Osten, daughter Lora Ranelli, and brothers Leigh "Buddy" Van Osten, and Richard Van Osten. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Monday, August 3, 2020, in the Dinan Funeral Home, 1921-23 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT DUE TO THE INCLEMENT WEATHER FORECAST FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, THE VISITATION AND SERVICE SCHEDULED FOR THAT DAY HAS BEEN CHANGED TO 8 A.M. UNTIL 9:30 A.M. WITH SERVICE TO BE AT 9:30 A.M. Interment Oakland Cemetery, 4650 Ramona Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124. FACE MASKS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES IN THE FUNERAL HOME. Memorials may be sent to Dinan Funeral Home, 1923 Spring Garden St., Phila., PA 19130. The family of Charles wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the overwhelming support and care from the ICU staff at Holy Redeemer Hospital as well as his cardiologist, Dr. Marinchak. Condolences may also be sent to www.dinanfuneralhome.com.