On Monday, March 23, 2020, Charles Bonatakis passed away at the age of 96.  "Charlie" was born on May 19, 1923 in Chicopee, MA to Stamatios 'Steve' Bonatakis and Katina 'Katherine' Bonatakis (née Simanderakis).  He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife of fifty years, Frieda (née Katsounakis), and a loving father of their two sons. Charlie is survived by his children John S. Bonatakis and his wife Cheryl of Longmeadow; Charles M. Bonatakis and his partner Laura Posnik, a daughter-in-law Roseann Bonatakis and his grand-children Kristina, Charlie III and Tessa Rose Bonatakis.  After attending Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa and The Progressive School of Photography in New Haven CT. he worked in the graphic arts for the next 36 years as a photo engraver and lithographer at the former P&B Engraving in Springfield, MA.  A World War II veteran with the United States Army Air Corps, Charlie loved watching sports. From age 11, he lived "Red Sox Nation" and was a Boston sports fan through and through. Red Sox. Celtics. Bruins. Patriots.  Charlie loved them all!  He also followed the UConn women's basketball team.  Church activities were a huge part of Charlie's life.  At St. George Cathedral in Springfield, he directed youth activities.  He coached baseball with the Cathedral and Van Horn Park Association.  As Business Manager of the St. George Olympians Drum Corps, he took great pride in their many accomplishments, especially their performance at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC in 1975.  He and Frieda were one of twelve couples who founded the St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church in Longmeadow, MA.  He also was a member of the Mt. Orthodox Masson Lodge and the Pancretan Association for over 50 years.  What Charlie cherished most were his memories of his family, holiday gatherings and vacations. He is predeceased by his wife, Frieda, as well as his siblings Theodore Bonatakis, Christine Tountas, Sophie Boukas and Cassandra Sklias.  The family would like to give a special thanks to Laura Posnik, who, during his last 2 years, devoted her time to Charlie as a loving caregiver and friend.  Charlie will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved him. Private services will be held with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery in Springfield.  For more information please visit curranjones.com.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Luke Greek Orthodox Church, PO Box 381, East Longmeadow, MA 01028.