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Charles Cunningham Obituary

Charles Cunningham PORTSMOUTH - Charles H. "Chick" Cunningham, 79, of Hunters Point, died Nov. 4, 2009. Mr. Cunningham, a native of Portsmouth, retired in 1991 from the Norfolk Southern Railroad as an engineer after 35 years of service. He later worked as an investigator for the law firm of Wilson, Hajek, Shapiro, Cooper & Lewis. He was a member of St. Paul's Catholic Church, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, and Knights of Columbus 418. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include his daughter, Rebecca Heroux and husband Dustin and their children Kaytlynn and Kelly Heroux; three stepchildren, Ricky L. Turner, Sheryl T. Bryan, Brian Turner, all of Portsmouth; seven stepgrandchildren; sister, Mae Cunningham Wakefield; niece, Mary Ann Viola; and his former wife, Jacqueline Skipwith Cunningham. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday in St. Paul's Catholic Church by the Rev. David Cupps. Burial will follow in Portsmouth Catholic Cemetery. A Christian wake will be held at 7 p.m. Monday in Foster Funeral Home, Portsmouth. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Nov. 7, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Cunningham

6 Entries

Theresa

November 10, 2009

Charlie could always be counted on
to make everyone's mood a little
brighter with his warm and witty personality. His memory will be kept in the hearts of those that knew him.

Clara & Bill Newman

November 10, 2009

Butch was always a great friend and neighbor. He had a wonderful sense of humor and wore a big smile. We will truly miss him.

John McDonald McDonald

November 9, 2009

To The Cunningham Family.
I wanted to let you know that you have my greatest sympathy. Charlie was more than just a wonderful person, he was a great friend .
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with you.

Francis Hajek

November 7, 2009

Charlie will be remembered as a very kind, ethical, hard working, all around great guy. His positive attitude and smile made everyone's day better. I could not ask for a better friend and co-worker.

November 7, 2009

Lisa Mounie Shelburne and Family

November 7, 2009

To the Cunningham Family - my condolences to you. I worked with Charlie at the law firm for 9 1/2 years. He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed. He always had a sunny personality and made my work days more enjoyable.

Blessings,
Vera Spurrier

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