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Charles J. “Chick” Spevak, 76, formerly of Linwood passed away on March 8th, 2023 at Riddle Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chester to the late Harry and Estelle Spevak. He was raised and educated in Linwood and graduated from Chichester High School. Chick was a veteran of the United States Navy with whom he served on the USS Lyman K. Swenson during the Vietnam War. He worked for Occidental Petroleum as a chemical operator for many years until his retirement.
Chick was a long-time member of the Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills where he was a prayer warrior and active in many ministries. In his earlier years he was a football coach at Archbishop Ryan High School, and remained an avid sports fan throughout his life. He enjoyed playing online cards games, words with friends, and watched Jeopardy faithfully. What he enjoyed most was spending time with family and friends.
He was predeceased by his son, Robert C. Spevak (2020); prior wife, Mildred Spevak (2010); grandson, Chasey Herold (2018); siblings, Dorothy Nastasiak, Joann Spevak, and Paul Spevak.
He is survived by his wife, Carmen Spevak (Trabosh); children, Joanne Tyler, Kevin Spevak (Christina), Michael, Mirette, and Melissa; grandchildren, Stephanie, Nicholas, Kyle, Taylor, and Mason; 5 great-grandchildren; siblings, Marie Shaw, Cathy Spevak, Terry Kozeniewski, Gerard Spevak, and Paula Kerestus.
His funeral service will be held on Friday, March 17th at 12 noon at Covenant Fellowship Church, 1 Fellowship Dr. Glen Mills, Pa. Friends and family are invited to his viewing from 11am-12pm in church. Burial will follow in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Aston, PA.
Sending our deepest condolences to your family, what absolutely beautiful words so many shared of your brother.
Patti Farraday Sutherland
I went to many reunions across the US with Charlie. He always spoke very highly of my dad and still called him “chief” after all these years. I will always remember Charlie as a gentle giant who was already ready to talk and Philadelphia sports. In recent years he said he had controlled his fandom for the Eagles saying “I don’t throw things at the TV anymore.”
My favorite memory of Charlie was when we were in Las Vegas. We visited the “Neon Museum” where all the old casino signs were collected. Before boarding the bus I asked Charlie what he thought of the place, and he replied “Oh, I’ve been to a junk yard before.” That has always made me laugh.
RIP Charlie…we’ll see you on down the road.
My dad served on the USS Lyman K Swenson for many years. I met Charles and his wife by going to reunions with my dad and even a few after he passed away. Later Charles and I started playing Word with Friends and kept in touch . He always wished my family happy holidays and kept in touch. He was a very nice person. The Lord has another good one. Condolences to the family.
I loved being with Chick,just hanging out together,ministering together,praying together and witnessing together. just being in his presence was a joy. Becky and I are Praying for you Carmen. Just call. Love, The Davis’
If you were going to try to find an example as to what Christian love really looks like in real time, in this life, you would have to look no further than my dear brother, Chick Spevak or his beloved wife Carmen.
Chick was a man who was mighty in love, in word, and deed! he was a prayer Warrior, whose efficacious prayers availed much!
Even though our church is much poorer with the loss of our wonderful brother, I know that on this very day Chick’s eyes are beholding the Kingdom that he so longed to see, and had so often, shared the gospel of the Lord Jesus with many, in hopes that they might also behold the wonders of Heaven!
This day is a glorious day! I believe that Chick is hearing the wonderful words of our Savior, “Well done thou good and faithful servant!”
I pray that the Lord would comfort and strengthen his beloved wife Carmen, and all of the family!
I’m so sorry, Chick was my father in law and was one of the most lovable person in the world. He will be forever loved and missed.
love you.
Lisa Spevak,Mason, Kayla, Jerry and Danny xoxo
“Chickie” was a fun loving guy. We were classmates in the class of 1965 at Chichester High School and homeroom friends. I will miss his funny stories and his facebook memories. His love for the Lord was evident in all he said and did. I know he is with his Lord and Savior.
Chick, You so faithfully served to the end, pouring out wherever God gave you opportunity, with wisdom, humor, and obvious love for our Savior. Well, you are home with Him now (I might be a little envious) and look forward to the day we will join you with Him forever. See you there.
I was so saddened to hear that Chick Spevak was gone from this earth, but I’m comforted in knowing that he’s with his Savior and Lord. When I think of men in our midst who have made an indelible mark on Covenant Fellowship Church, Chick stands as one who loved God’s people well and demonstrated it through his faithful prayer life for our pastors and the congregation. His life was well lived, and I’m thankful that our Lord allowed me to know Chick.
Carmen, it has been a joy for Debbie and me to watch the love you and Chick had for one another after uniting later in life. The laughter and affection the two of you shared were on display for all of us to see and were a testimony to God’s faithfulness in your lives. I can’t fathom the sadness you are experiencing now, but know that many of your church family are holding you up in prayer.
May the Lord’s kindness and comfort give you peace in your grief!
With Sympathy and Love,
Jimmy Lyles
I was introduced to Chick through Alpha. A ten week course on the basics of Christianity. In the beginning Chink didn’t want anything to do with church.Through the ferverent prayers of his wife Millie, Chick started to warm up to going to church and the Alpha course. He was a mighty prayer warrior and a great friend.
My deepest sympathy as the days continue too passed by I hope U find comfort and peace in the people that surround U and wonderful memories U carry in ur Mind and in ur Heart Chick Spevak RIP.
Rest in peace my dear friend
With Christ , it is far better.
May the Lord keep you now and forever.
A great loss for us all- a great blessing for heaven! We love you Chick! Thank you for who you were to us all! See you later!!! And then forever! Out of our sight but not out of our hearts!
I fondly remember Chick, his gentle spirit and encouraging words. And he loved to pray. All the best to his family and friends, longing to the glory we in Christ will one day share!
Spevak Family,
The loss of Charles, me to”Chick” , has left an impact on my life as I am sure many others, I will treasure his advice,his laughter, his wisdom and dedication of being a source source of strength in the ever changing world, that through faith any problems are finite but unlimited in knowing that staying spiritually grounded, if to define a truly God-fearing man! You can say Chick is one by example of friend to all and not any foe He encountered! When we feel a cool breeze on a humid day,I can say in my heart Chick is bending the ear of our Risen Savior and Our God the Father to protect us from harm, so to a winter’s cold wind,a calming warmth truly Chick is at it again! Thank you for being a part of my life and I truly honored to call you mentor,as well as friend!
Carmen and family, we did not know Chick well, but we know he was well loved at Covenant Fellowship. We are so very sorry for his sudden passing and the grief that losing Chick means for all of you. You are in our hearts and prayers! God bless and keep you all! Bill and Colleen isabell
Tom and I have had the privilege of knowing Chick and Carmen after joining the Covenant Fellowship church. It was wonderful to partner with Chick and others in the Senior Bridge ministry at the B’nai B’rith. We enjoyed many wonderful meals together around the table talking, sharing and laughing as Chick told us his humerus jokes and stories. We will miss Chick very much. Our condolences to Carmen and the family!!
Chick my brother in Christ Jesus, you are funny, wise, a Godly
man, one of the good guys that people in general love to be around! Chick you will be truly missed. Blessings to your family for one day we will all be together in the company of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. What a great day that will be!!!❤️