Charles Raymond Locke, age 60, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 31, 2006, in Mary Esther, Fla. A longtime Bridgeport resident until moving to San Antonio, Texas. He was the son of James E. Locke Sr. and Amelia "Krause" Locke. A U.S. Marine veteran who served in Vietnam. A former Bridgeport police officer and Commandant of the National Association of Naval Veterans, Port 5. "Charlie Ray" was an avid New York Yankee fan. He is survived by two daughters, Erika Dawson and Meredith Locke, both of Mary Esther, Fla.; a God-daughter, Nancy Koutrakos of Stratford; a brother, Robert J. Locke of Seymour; seven grandchildren, Philip, Shelby, Summer, Justin, Ashton, Madison and Mileah; and several nieces and nephews. His parents, sister, Elaine "Locke" Koutrakos, and brother, James E. Locke Jr. predeceased him. A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 12, 2006 at 12 p.m. in St. Ambrose Church, Bridgeport.

Published in the Connecticut Post from 8/10/2006 - 8/11/2006.

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