Charles (Chuck) Hollosy, age 96, died peacefully at his home in St. Marys, GA on August 10, 2021, with
his two daughters Kelly and Mary Kathleen (Boo) along with his dedicated caregiver, Margot at his side.

Chuck was born October 11, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY. He grew up in Linden, NJ where he was a state
champion sprinter in high school. Chuck ventured west to Ypsilanti, MI to attend Michigan Normal
College on a track scholarship where he captained the nationally ranked Hurons his senior year. Like
many men his age, he volunteered for service in WWII. He was an Ensign in the US Navy and
participated in some of the bloodiest battles in the Pacific theater, including Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
Upon his return from WWII, he met the love of his life, Mary Ellen Kelly. He completed his Bachelor's
degree at Michigan Normal and obtained his Master's in Education from the University of Michigan.
Chuck began his career at a small private boys' boarding school in Woodstock, IL with Mary Ellen at his
side after which he taught in Croswell, MI before being tapped to be the only non-clergyman to open a
Catholic boys' high school in Detroit, MI – Austin Catholic Preparatory. Chuck taught Algebra and
coached at Austin until 1961. During those years he had great success culminating in the 1958 State
Basketball Championship. In 1961, his friend, John Thursby convinced him to bring his talents to Grosse
Pointe High School, which later became Grosse Pointe South. Chuck retired in 1988 after teaching,
coaching both boys and girls basketball, and serving as the Athletic Director. Over the course of his 30+ years                                                    of teaching and coaching in the Detroit area, he impacted thousands of young lives, exerting lasting influence over                                    countless students, coaches and young athletes, many of which resulted in lifelong friendships that lasted until his final days.                      Chuck's storied career included many accolades: multiple Coach of the Year awards, State Championship Title, and induction into the
Catholic League Coaches Hall of Fame, Basketball Coaches Association of Michigan Hall of Fame, and the
Michigan High School Coaches Hall of Fame. But no honors equaled that of his love for others: his
students, athletes, friends, and most of all his family. Chuck and Mary Ellen relocated to the charming Southern                                                 town of St Marys, GA in 1994, establishing new friendships over golf, bridge and dinner club. He never gave up trying to perfect                     both his golf game and his bridge game. He was an avid sports fan, loved reading, and tackling the toughest NY Times
Crossword Puzzles, and was a Sudoku expert. He enjoyed many evenings sitting on his screened porch
admiring "Mary Ellen's Garden" and his peaceful surroundings. While quietly and deeply faithful, Chuck
was described by many as not only a gentleman but a gentle man.

Chuck was predeceased by his loving bride of nearly 68 years, Mary Ellen. He will be dearly missed by
his loving children, John (Diane), Kelly Moore (Vern) and Mary Kathleen (Boo) Murphy (Jeff). He was a
proud and adoring grandfather to Joe (deceased), Tim, Mark and Luke Hollosy, Matthew and Caitlin
Moore and Katie and Kevin Murphy and great grandfather to Faye, Megan, Ena and Ethan Hollosy.

A funeral mass was celebrated on August 14th at Our Lady Star of The Sea, St. Marys, GA. A memorial
mass will be celebrated in the near future at St. Clare of Montefalco, Grosse Pointe Park, MI. Chuck was
an active volunteer with the Camden County Alzheimer's Project.

In tribute to him, make a difference in your local community influencing lives young and old.

Allison Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.