Charles J. Byrne (Charlie) of Rochester, NY, formerly of Melbourne, FL, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2023 at The Highlands of Brighton. Born in Coatbridge, Scotland on August 29, 1935, Charlie served in the US Navy then went on to become an Electrical Engineer. He contracted with companies such as IBM, Harris Communication, Boeing, Lockheed Martin and NASA. Among the projects Charlie worked on were the Boeing 747, NASA Space Shuttles and the electronics for the camera that took the picture of man’s first steps on the moon.
Charlie is predeceased by his parents Patrick J. Byrne and Anne Byrne, his brother Jackie Byrne, sister Anne Marie Stark (Norman) and sons Mark C. Byrne (Phyllis) and Colin M. Byrne. He is survived by his former wife Nan M. Byrne, his children Lee (Kelley) Byrne, Maire (Michael) Francisco, Glynis K. Byrne, Stuart C. Byrne, and Erin A. Byrne, 13 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
A private service for family will be held at Christ Our Light Chapel at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023 at 1:00 pm.