CHARLES AGNOFF Charles (Chuck) Agnoff passed away on March 29, 2016 in Boca Raton, Florida with his beloved wife of 60 years Evelyn, by his side. He was born October 13, 1935 in Brooklyn, New York, to Syd and Sol Agnoff. At age fourteen he was accepted into the prestigious Brooklyn Technical High School and later received a BS degree in engineering from CW Post on Long Island while starting his own manufacturer's representative company. His wife and children proudly attended his graduation from college. He later became Vice-President of General Bearing Company before starting Interroll USA, a manufacturer of Material Handling Components, located in Long Island, NY. In 1988, Chuck brought Interroll to Wilmington, along with forty-five families, paving the way for other businesses to relocate and set up shop in eastern North Carolina. In 1995, he stepped down as President and CEO of Interroll. Never one for retirement, Chuck soon founded Orbita Corporation, which became the leading manufacturer of watch winders for automatic watches and a winner of a 2013 Coastal Entrepreneur Award. Chuck's business ventures turned him and Evelyn into world travelers, with friends and colleagues spanning the globe. In addition to his contagious zest for life, he was an avid boater, storyteller and inventor. Chuck is survived by his wife Evelyn, and his children, Susan Agnoff, Steve and (Mindy) Agnoff, Karen and (Mark) Lampkin, and four grandchildren, his pride and joys, Erica and Samantha Agnoff and Lexi and Spencer Lampkin. Once settling in Wilmington, Chuck immersed himself into community service with open arms and served as Chairman of the Cape Fear Community College Board of Directors and Chairman of the Cape Fear Museum. He was a fundraiser with United Jewish Appeal and an active member of the Temple of Israel. Visitation will be held for family and friends Thursday, March 31st, 6-8 pm at Andrew's Mortuary (Valley Chapel) 4108 South College Road, Wilmington. Funeral Services will take place on Friday, April 1st, 11:00 am at Andrew's Mortuary 1617 Market Street, Wilmington. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the LGL Leukemia Foundation or a charity of your choice.

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Published by Wilmington Star-News on Mar. 31, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Agnoff

44 Entries

Frans Demey

March 24, 2019

Time is flying fast but we will never forget him!

Michael Brown

June 29, 2018

Mr. Agnoff gave me advice and shared his hard earned wisdom. I miss him

Felix Plotitz

April 8, 2016

Dear Evelyn,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you and you're family. We cannot imagine what you must be feeling right now. We are honored and blessed to have known Chuck. We will never forget his kindness and warm smile. Please accept our condolences.
Felix and Maya

Jim Wallace

April 4, 2016

Very sorry to hear. Chuck was a visionary and ran his business with integrity and the utmost professionalism.
His service to the community and his wonderful family are to celebrated.

Alberto de Munari

April 3, 2016

Dear Evelyn and family,
extremely sad and shocked to hear of your loss. It has been an honor to work with him and any of his idea was a challenge for me and will be missed. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.

Peter Varsek

April 3, 2016

We salute Chuck to a life well lived and to his influence to
many people around the world.
Our deepest regrets to The Agnoff family.

alan brasof

April 3, 2016

My condolences to the entire Agnoff family. Chuck was a special man and always kind to our family. My heart goes out to you, Evie. You were always there by his side. I'm sure he's busy inventing something, right now!
love, Al

Kathy Garris

April 2, 2016

Dear Evelyn,
My sincere condolences in your loss of Chuck. I remember his warm smile and happy nature any time he came to my office at CFCC. Kathy Garris

L. H. and Linda King

April 1, 2016

Please accept our heart felt condolences. Mr. Agnoff was a very good person and will be greatly missed. Best wishes to the entire family. Your memories will always keep him a part of you.

L. H. and Linda King

Emmy Rothenberg

April 1, 2016

Evie, and family
May your beautiful, special memories of 60 years with Chuck
give you some peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Our heartfelt sympathy to you. With love.

Lyne & Steve Glaser

April 1, 2016

Dear Karen and family,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Dad. His presence will be sorely missed in this community as well as in your hearts. Lisa was shocked and saddened to hear. She will reach out to you when things settle down. We are out of town visiting grandies, but sending love to you and yours.
Lyne and Steve Glaser

Sandy Ganey

April 1, 2016

I can't say enough about this man. I had hoped that he would live forever. He was a father to so many of us that were fortunate to work for him. Always challenging us. Encouraging us to be better, smarter. Occasionally in the midst of our work or company celebrations he would tell wonderful stories of his past and allowed us to see that this strong, driven man could be quite tender. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren passionately. And I know they will miss him. As will I.
Mr A, thank you.
Sandy

Adele Sironi

April 1, 2016

Dear Evelyn and family,
it is so sad to know Chuck passed away. I remember his joy of living and enthusiasm! It was a pleasure to meet you all and I keep wonderful memories of our time together!
sincere condoleances

Carl Byrd Sr.

March 31, 2016

Condolences to Evelyn and family on Chuck's transition. Know that you're in our prayers.
Carl and Grace Byrd

Phyllis

March 31, 2016

My condolences to the family. Please find comfort in God's word at 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.

bob weintraub

March 31, 2016

lighting a candle. love bob

March 31, 2016

dear evelyn and family,so sorry and sad to hear of chuckles passing. all our love and thinking of all the great times we had together. the weintraubs

March 31, 2016

Evie , Steve , Susan and Karen and All your family ... Chuck meant so much to my Dad and Mom , we are all so sad ... will miss him so much , but honor his legacy for ever ...

Rick Schulz and Family

Tina Cancio

March 31, 2016

Thinking of the entire Agnoff family. Our sincerest condolences from the LGL Leukemia FOUNDATION Family. Kindest regards and love, Tina Cancio & Family

Sal Milo

March 31, 2016

I'm deeply sadden to hear of this loss to your family. Chuck has touched so many hearts and was a good man in many ways. I always enjoyed working for him. He was always full of joy and smiled alot. I remember so much of him and the time I worked at interroll and even at the carwash. He always took time out to talk to me no matter where it was. My heart is full of sadness my thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family.

Christine Sachs

March 31, 2016

It is so sad to hear of Charles' passing, a friend of mine on LGL Foundation site who offered helpful and friendly advice and was always one to uplift other's spirits. I send my condolences to his family and friends.

Paula Kantor

March 31, 2016

Shocked and saddened to learn this news. I am thinking of you, sending love, and wish I could be there.

Jennifer Presnell

March 31, 2016

Evelyn,Steve and the entire Agnoff family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Chuck was always a pleasure to work with and will be missed. You are all in my thoughts today.

Sonny Speaker

March 31, 2016

Chuck was a wonderful person. He always had a smile and a kind word for everyone. My deepest sorrow to the Agnoff Family. He will surely be missed.

Donna Pepper

March 31, 2016

Steve, your family and your loved one will be in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your loss.

Eric McKeithan

March 31, 2016

Dear Evelyn and family,

So sorry to hear of Chuck's passing--am traveling and unable to attend services. Chuck was the best Board Chair we ever worked with---funny, smart, always upbeat, and truly a big picture guy. Bernetta and I lift you up in our prayers.

March 31, 2016

Dear Evelyn and Family,
We are sad to hear that Chuck passed away. I worked together with him in the Interroll Group of Companies from 1980 till 2000 and he was a great colleague and comrade.
We will foster all moments of working and having fun together. We will never forget him.
Our condolences to you Evelyn and your nice Family.
Kindest regards
Frans Demey, Waasmunster, Belgium

Bruna Ghisalberti

March 31, 2016

I am very close to Evelyn and Family in this sad moment. Ciao Chuck, it has been a pleasure having you as a friend.

Marco Ghisalberti

March 31, 2016

Dear Chuck, many good memories come to my mind as I think back to the occasions in which I had the pleasure to meet you and your Family. Thank you for your frienship and support in many years.

Stephen Suhre

March 31, 2016

This news makes me very sad. I enjoyed our relationship for many years. Chuck was indeed a very special person. I admired him; he was very smart , very lovable and a very good man.
My warmest and sincerest condolences to all.

Denis Zucchinelli

March 31, 2016

Very grived to hear this sad news and close to the family. Kindest regards from Italy Denis

Jeni Hewett

March 31, 2016

This world has lost an amazing, loving and special to the heart man. He was a legacy to ever person that ever knew him. You will be missed Mr. Agnoff.

James Green

March 30, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Stephen Suhre

March 30, 2016

This news saddens me greatly.
I always liked and respected Chuck. It is not enough to say that he was a smart, lovable and very good man.

Sylvia Caldwell

March 30, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of grief.

HAVING A GREAT TIME AS USUAL

LISA LAMPKIN

March 30, 2016

CHUCK AT SPENCER BAR MITZVAH i WAS THERE JUST DIDN'T MAKE THE PIC

LISA LAMPKIN

March 30, 2016

CHUCK LEXI & EVELYN ON ANOTHER VAC

LISA LAMPKIN

March 30, 2016

Leslie and Brad Adams

March 30, 2016

So terribly sorry to hear about your wonderful Dad! Sending prayers and love from Texas.

Tom McLarney

March 30, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Evelyn, Steve & family, in your time of grief. May all our memories bring you comfort. I'm sorry I will not be able to be there.

Kim Hagan

March 30, 2016

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

David Stirrup

March 30, 2016

I am deeply saddened to hear of Chuck's passing. I had the honor of working with him from 1984 to 1995 when he retired from Interroll. He had a very unique skill in that he was an extremely talented engineer as well as a skilled salesman! He was a wonderul mentor! The world is certainly a better place as a result of the contributions he made and the lives he touched. My condolences to all of the Agnoff family. He will be missed dearly!

Lisa Lampkin

March 30, 2016

I am lighting this candle in memory Of Charles AKA Chuck Agnoff that your light will shine bright & stay with family and friends forever.

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