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11-03-2017, 06:53 AM | #1 |
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My buddy Charlie
My good friend Charlie passed away yesterday. He posted here quite a bit in Hat's time here and more recently on big days like the Derby. He was a big executive at CBS and came "this" close to making a movie/documentary about the Hat. Jim really liked Charlie told me he was a true friend.
He is a great friend with a heart of gold inside that rough and tough exterior. Quick story when I was taking care of my Mom over a decade ago I was "away" from home for a few days because of a mistake I made. I was worried sick cause there was nobody around to look after Mom. When I came home my neighbor told me a big man had come to the house every morning and was looking after Mom taking her outside for some air etc. He described Charlie to a "T" and to this day Charlie never told me what he had done for Mom. He just did it. I never mentioned I knew of what he had done, just loved him even more because of it! RIP Charlie
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11-03-2017, 08:08 AM | #2 |
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Sorry to hear this sad news about your friend. Reading the above story indicates that this world has lost a truly great man. May he rest in peace.
Tim
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11-03-2017, 08:26 AM | #3 |
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Those who give back rise above all others. Charlie was and is " Above the Rest."
May he rest in peace. Mitch44 |
11-03-2017, 08:41 AM | #4 |
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Dear Richie
I am so sad to hear this news about your dear friend Charlie,
I know what a good friend he was to you . I remember him as a very early contribute to VD C messenger and Pace and Cap He and I talked often back then, and I could tell from his wit and jokes he would surely fit in with our crowd " at the table" Rest in peace Chralie R. " surly heaven waits for you" Bill |
11-03-2017, 10:51 AM | #5 |
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Wow, that is so sad to hear about Charlie We talked a number of times and a number of years ago when Mum and I went to visit Richie and his Mum in new Rochelle, Charlie and his missus took us to a real old fashioned Italian joint for dinner - it was like something out of a movie.
he also put together all these ridiculously powerful and complex computer systems - a renaissance man. He was a big man and had a big heart, and that was one of his specialties in this life - generosity of spirit. Go in peace! Ted
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11-03-2017, 10:58 AM | #6 |
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Richie, I've lost several close friends in recent years and can appreciate the pain you must be feeling. I am very sorry.
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11-03-2017, 04:28 PM | #7 |
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Sorry to hear about your friend's passing
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11-03-2017, 07:21 PM | #8 |
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OH MY. Rich just phoned me this afternoon about Charlie. Although I only met him in person once when Ted and I visited Rich and his Mom, as Ted said; he and I continued to keep in touch over the years. He was my 'go to' guy for security on my computers. I knew he hadn't been up to snuff this past while, but I didn't think it was that bad. I know he will be very sorely missed by Rich. They have been 'best friends' for years - witness the story told by Rich.
Go in peace my friend knowing you are well loved.
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11-03-2017, 07:29 PM | #9 |
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Very sorry for your loss Richie.
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11-03-2017, 09:36 PM | #10 |
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Richie, sorry to here that your friend and Pace and Cap member Charlie has passed.
May he rest in peace! Regards, Mike |
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