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Charles Hayes Obituary

Hayes, Charles (Charlie) P.
68, died in the arms of his family on September 6, 2011 at his Superstition Mountain home. Charlie was born on March 10, 1943, in Darby, Pennsylvania to Irish immigrants Michael & Margaret (Caherty) Hayes. Charlie attended Monsignor Bonner High School and danced on American Bandstand in Philadelphia PA. He joined the U.S. Air Force, after graduation at the age of seventeen. He was stationed on the island of Bermuda, followed by Davis-Monthan in Tucson, AZ, where he was awarded airman of the month. He met his wife, of 45 years, Vickie L. (Griffin) Hayes in Tucson. They settled in Phoenix in 1966 where Charlie began his career with Arizona Janitorial Supply and Building Maintenance Services. He also attended Phoenix College. He would eventually go on to begin his own business, Bonded Cleaning in 1977, followed by Northern Chemical Company and various other enterprises. He was a true entrepreneur. Charlie and Vickie moved to Tolleson, AZ to raise their family in 1975. He served on the city council beginning in 1979 and than as mayor until 1995. During his term as mayor he was a member of the Maricopa Association of Government, serving as the chairman from 1992-1994. He was also an elected official of the League of Arizona Cities and Towns, served on the board of WESTMEC, and was a member of the Self-Insured Board of Trustees of Maricopa County. He was an ardent supporter of the Boys & Girls Clubs and helped build the club in Tolleson. Charlie was passionate about the economic development, the progression, and the lifestyle for the citizens of Tolleson and the West Valley. He served as the chairman of the West Valley Fine Arts Council and helped organize the inaugural Diamond Ball. After their life in Tolleson, Charlie and Vickie built their dream home at the base of the Superstition Mountains were he pursed his passion for golf and traveling with his wife. He is survived by his beloved wife Vickie, his daughter Brenda Hayes of Litchfield Park, sons and their wives Clyde and Laura Hayes of Avondale, Charles (Spanky) and Danielle Hayes of Litchfield Park, and his two grandsons Keegan Michael Hayes and Charles Patrick Hayes III. He is also survived by his sisters, Margaret Clot, of Mesa, AZ, Shelia Fassnacht, of McKinney, TX and his half-brother Joseph Hayes of Philadelphia, PA. A visitation will be on Tuesday, September 13, 2001 at Queen of Heaven Mortuary Chapel, 1562 E. Baseline Rd., Mesa, AZ at 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Basilica, 231 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ. Rosary will be recited prior to the Mass at 9:30 a.m. There will be a celebration of his life immediately following the Mass. Charlie would like everyone to know that he loved life, that you should always greet each day with optimism and an open mind, and finally, the one those closest to him heard the most, listen with your ears, not your mouth. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Charlie's honor to Rusty's Morningstar Ranch. Charlie was an active supporter of the ranch, which is a residential facility for men living with autism. Our goal is raise enough money to build The Charlie Hayes Recreational Room, a new multipurpose room dedicated in Charlie's honor. Donations can be made at www.rmr.org <http://www.rmr.org/>. Arrangements entrusted to Queen of Heaven Mortuary, Mesa, AZ.

Published by The Arizona Republic on Sep. 11, 2011.
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I served with Charlie on MAG and we were reunited at Aspen Valley Golf Club. He was a good friend and a great competetor. He lit up the room when he walked in.

John Yznaga

September 24, 2011

For all the Hayes Family,
The beauty of working for a family owned business is that you become a part of that family. In the too short of time I had with Charlie he truly made me feel that I belonged by his show of respect and encouragement both on and off the professional arena. Charlie was charming, witty and a motivator making one want to achieve to their max. You all have my sincere sympathy and I will miss him very much.
Tuesdays and Thursdays will never be the same. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Bill & Evelyn Cole

September 21, 2011

To all the Hayes family. I was sorry to hear yesterday of Charlie's passing. I worked at Bonded Cleaning for 10 years and always enjoyed going to work. He was a good person and quite the character. You have my deepest sympathy. He will be missed.
You are in my prayers.
Sharon Weidman

September 20, 2011

I've had the pleasure to work with Charlie back in the late 80"s early 90's. He was a great person and an awesome boss to work with. Im so sorry to hear the loss. Vickie and Brenda and the boys please accept my deepest sympathy. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy,
Tina Farris

Tina Farris

September 19, 2011

“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us;
what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.”
-Albert Pike
God’s lovingkindness has been demonstrated to Rusty’s Morningstar Ranch through the caring and kindnesses of Charlie and Vickie Hayes, and we are so grateful. We at Rusty’s pray that as you remember the happy memories, knowing the lives touched by Charlie will continue to demonstrate his life well lived, the God whose peace passes all understanding will keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, and ease your grief.

Connie Rogers
Board of Directors
Rusty’s Morningstar Ranch

September 16, 2011

COME WITH ME


The Lord saw you getting tired
And a cure was not to be,
So He put his arms around you
And whispered, "Come with me."

With tearful eyes, we watched you suffer
And saw you fade away,
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating,
A beautiful smile at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove
He only takes the best.

It's lonesome here without you
We miss you so each day,
Our lives aren't the same
Since you went away.

When days are sad and lonely,
And everything goes wrong,
We seem to hear you whisper,
"Cheer up and carry on."

Each time we see your picture,
You seem to smile and say,
"Don't cry, I'm in God's keeping,
We'll meet again someday."

JHM

September 15, 2011

Charlie Hayes was a great competitor . There was a mutual respect between each of us . He will be missed in our industry . The De Rosa family wishes the Hayes family the very best in the future . God Bless .
Frank De Rosa , Ph.D. Advance Paper & Maintenance Supply , Inc.

September 14, 2011

Clyde, Brenda and Family

I am so truly sorry for your loss, please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and accept my deepest sympathy. Debi McMahon Caron and all of us at Trans-West Network Solutions

Debi Caron

September 14, 2011

To the Hayes Family: So sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. He certainly was a great businessman & I learned a lot from him over the years. He always made you think & come to him with solutions not problems. My prays & thoughts are with the Hayes family during this tough time.

Erik Webb

September 14, 2011

My sincere sympathy to the entire Hayes family. Charlie was certainly one of a kind and a most unforgettable character.
Alice Kennedy Porreca, Sugar Land TX

September 13, 2011

Dear Vickie & Margie, We were sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. He was one of my oldest friends from the streets of Upper Darby,the life of any party & will be sorely missed. It was great to see you recently at your beautiful home at Superstition Mountain. My brother Paul, an Augustinian Priest will be celebrating Mass for Charlie this week in Philadelphia.

Fran & Jo-Ann Morrissey

September 13, 2011

My heartfelt condolences to the Hayes family. Charlie was a great person and friend. Durants will never been the same. He will be truly missed.

Ophelia Padilla

September 12, 2011

To the Hayes Family,

I'm very sorry for your loss. I learned a lot working with Charlie and his family at Northern. He was a great role model for me professionally and I will always appreciate that.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with your family during this time.

Darcie Sanders

September 12, 2011

Dearest Hayes family; the Ranchers, Staff, and Board members at Rusty's Morningstar Ranch have a heavy heart with the passing of Charlie. We enjoyed it when Charlie and Vickie came to visit and participated in our fundraising efforts. He had the biggest smile and a warm heart to care and support those less fortunate than he. God rest Charlie in His loving arms and God Bless Vickie and the family during this difficult time. Jade Gable, Executive Assistant, Rusty's Morningstar Ranch in Cornville, Arizona.

Jade Gable

September 12, 2011

Plese let me start off by saying THANK YOU, Charlie. For giving me an opportunity. To the entire Hayes Family, i'm so very sorry for your loss. I can think of a few words to describe Charlie; Visionary, Innovator, a man of character. Charlie's biggest "motto" was attitude and his was exemplar. You have left a mark in the community, business world and most importantly in our lives. I will truly miss you Sir. And again THANK YOU.

Jose Marston Gomez & Family
(Jose, Selene, Daniah, Jair & Hiram)

Jose Marston Gomez

September 12, 2011

May the Hayes family be comforted in their remembrance of precious memories of Charlie's kindness, empathy and loving example as they go forward.

We, at Rusty's Morningstar Ranch, are so grateful to Charlie for his lovingkindness and compassion for the men we serve, who live every day with autism, in a world that none of those who are afflicted with this can truly understand.
We are blessed by the kindness and love exemplified by both Charlie and his family.

We ask the Lord's blessing upon Charlie and his beloved family and friends. May Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour give you comfort and peace in your time of sorrow, and may His blessing be upon you all.

Thank you.
Terri Siddons
RMR Board of Directors

September 11, 2011

Mr Hayes was a good man. I remember my Dad working with him at Building Maintenance Services when I was a kid. I also remember going to Suns games with my brother and Dad and Mr Hayes. My Dad has a lot of fond memories as I do. I am sorry for your loss. Charlie will be missed.
Sincerely
David A Buell

David Buell

September 11, 2011

Charlie was one of those truly generous men, who shared his all. Our family loved being neighbors with Charlie and Vickie in Tolleson, and lifelong friends thereafter. My love of Charlie and Vickie and their family is one of family and support. I am grateful for the many times I was able to share your lives with you. You and yours have been a constant in my life. Charlie, I will certainly miss you. I know that you will be joining my loved ones on the other side. Looking forward to that day when we meet again. All my love and gratitude to you and your family. Suzan Treguboff Manning

September 11, 2011

To the Hayes family, We are so sorry for your lost.

I have a lot of GREAT memories both peronally and professionally of Charlie and along with the life lessons he taught me will help guide me for the rest of my life.

Charlie simply put was a "True Leader" that impacted some many people in a postive way. His attuide was second to none.

I miss you Charlie.

The Millyard family

(Jim, Stacy, Austin and Tanner)

Jim Millyard

September 11, 2011

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