Charles J. Lally obituary in BJ

Charles J. Lally, 61, an attorney and prize-winning journalist, died in his sleep early Tuesday morning, April 17, 2007, while on a bicycle tour in Texas.

He was born in Cleveland and traveled extensively all his life throughout the United States and Europe. After ten years of private practice, Mr. Lally was named the Conference Attorney for the eighth District Court of Appeals, a position he had held. He was a tireless mediator and negotiator advocating the resolution of civil appeals before the case was sent to the appellate panel of three judges. His purpose was to obtain fair compromise for the parties in and appeal, thereby lightening the heavy docket of the appellate court. He excelled in and enjoyed his work. Prior to attending law school at The University of Akron School of Law, Mr. Lally was a prizewining journalist.

He was the beloved husband of Marlene N. (nee Nemer); dear father of Charles N. (wife Kristin), Thomas M. (wife Brande), and Daniel R.; grandfather of Gwyneth, Kate, and Emma; brother of John P. and William Lally and Patricia Bystrom.

Funeral Mass at Gesu Church, 2490 Miramar Blvd., University Heights, Wednesday at 10 a.m. (please meet at church). Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial gifts to The Cleveland Hiking Club, P.O. Box 24508, Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 or Crown Point Ecology Center, P.O. Box 484, 3220 Ira Rd., Bath, Ohio 44210. Arrangements by Maher-Melbourne Funeral Home, 216-382-4500. Condolences at www.mahermelbourne.com

[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Tuesday, April 24, 2007, page B6, col. 6]