Of Kensington, MD, passed away peacefully on Sunday July 12, 2015 after a brief, but valiant battle with cancer. Born in Erie, PA on August 13, 1944, he graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1966 with a degree in Physics. Charles had over 22 years of U.S. Naval service, reaching the rank of Captain. He later spent over 17 years at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, serving as Acting Director for the last seven. Father of Evangeline Haughney and Angela Haughney. Grandfather of Alexander Pittenger; brother of Patrick (wife Juanita) Haughney, Stephen (wife Carolyn) Haughney, Diane Haughney, and Jane Haughney (husband Joseph Morrissey). A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will celebrated at Holy Cross Church, 4900 Strathmore Avenue, Garrett Park, MD, on Friday, July 17 at 1 p.m. Interment at Miramar National Cemetery in San Diego, CA on September 18, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Virginia Siamese Rescue Center, www.va.siameserescue.org or CRAB (Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating), www.crabsailing.org.