Of Southampton, MA…Charles W. “Charlie” Baranowski Sr., 73, of Southampton passed away at his home on July 23, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Born in Hartford, CT December 24, 1940 he was the son of the late Stanley and Ethel (Hutchinson) Baranowski. He was educated in local schools and was a 1959 graduate of Northampton High School. He served in the Massachusetts Air National Guard during the Berlin Crisis, stationed in Phalsberg, France. Charlie achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was the Assistant Plant Manager Commonwealth Felt Co. in Northampton, later was Vice President of Sales Boston Felt Co., East Rochester, NH and later was CEO & President of Felt Unlimited Sales, Southampton, MA. He served as Past President Northampton Jaycees, Past Chairman and Member Northampton Planning Board, former 2 term Northampton City Councilor for Ward 6, Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 110 Florence, MA, Great Trails Council, Boy Scouts of America Executive Board Member, Merit Badge Councilor, Troop 109 Florence, MA and Pack Committee Member, Cub Scout Pack 118, Florence, MA.