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Richard "Chick" Chakejian
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Karen
November 1, 2024
Dear Dad, mom misses your beautiful way. She's been struggling physically and mentally for some time. We have been providing our helping hands daily and she's been fighting back with everything she has. It's been tuff to for me to witness and even tuffer for her to go through. She is a real fighter. I wanted you to know how greatful I am to have such beautiful patents. Who loved so unconditionally.
The way you guys look at one another and support each other is irreplaceable. Mom misses you daily as you are her soulmate. I know you are a dreamer. Mom needs that kind of spitit around her so help me practice that while I care for her. I will always believe thanks to you.
I wish I could wrap your arms around mom. You have such a gentle touch and way of handling her that no one can replicate. So when you can please help us all to be aware of just how precious time spent is?
Thank you so much. Peace
Written November 4th 2021
Morgan
June 26, 2021
I love you and miss you so much Pop pop
Vinnie Marino
June 24, 2021
So sorry for your Loss. He will always be remembered as a fun loving, caring husband, father and grandfather. My sympathies to entire family. Love Vinnie Marino & Family
Maripeg
June 22, 2021
What a beautiful legacy you’re love for each other has impressed everyone you’ve touched. God blessed you’re family ,and friends ,with a wonderful Husband, Father, and dear Friend. We know he is with his many Loved ones in Heaven. He will always be watching over you all and missing his beloved, Louise.Love, Hugs and Prayers to His beloved Family!!!!
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Maripeg
June 22, 2021
What a beautiful legacy you’re love for each other has impressed everyone you’ve touched. God blessed you’re family ,and friends ,with a wonderful Husband, Father, and dear Friend. We know he is with his many Loved ones in Heaven. He will always be watching over you all and missing his beloved, Louise.Love, Hugs and Prayers to His beloved Family!!!!
Barbara Bruhnke
June 21, 2021
Dear Christa and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Please know you are in my thoughts and my prayers.
Love,
Barbara
Michael van der Veen
June 21, 2021
Senior was to me a man to model. From when we spent a weekend away from college and sat at his breakfast table to when his days were spent with family and friends, he was a model of how to be a husband, a father and a man.
Ryan Bonner
June 19, 2021
Pop-Pop was frequently first to greet me when I would arrive at the Chakejian household. The number one topic on his mind was almost always telling me how great his granddaughter Louise is. It was apparent that he put family first, as this was not done in an aggressive or intimidating way, but rather a loving and nurturing way. I will always remember and cherish these moments, as they will inspire me to be the type of family man that Pop-Pop was - the type that wants to spend hours talking about family and ensuring that family is always in good hands. I (we) will certainly miss Pop-Pop on wedding day, but I (we) know that we will feel his presence both that day and forever into the future. May you Rest In Peace Pop-Pop, and may we all continue to be inspired by you as we carry on the familial values that have so clearly been instilled.
Matthew Brady
June 18, 2021
He was really a wonderful person..he always had a smile and a cigar...and he was the most articulate person who I have ever heard speak with a cigar in his mouth...he loved a good a laugh and a good joke..he even liked my bad jokes. He was always just a great person to be around. My twin brother and I lost our father at a young age and Mr. C always went out of his way to look out for us. Knowing him for 50 years of my life was a true blessing. He loved his wife Louise dearly..they were a true example that happy marriages can exist. His wife and family came first..he instilled wonderfulnfamily values in his children which they will pass on to the next generation. He was a true patriarch. We all have a good friend in Heaven who will be looking out for us. He didn't even have to wait in line...he handed St. Peter a cigar, a real Cuban cigàr and walked right in. He has the best seat in the house. We have all shed a tear for Mr. Chakejian...but I know he doesn't want us to cry for him..but remember the good times. Thank you for being such a wonderful person Mr. Chakejian and providing us with a role model to be a husband and father
Jacqueline Schantz
June 18, 2021
I know that God has his loving arms around Mr. Chick's family to comfort and sooth the pain. My thoughts and prayers to you. Mr. Chick you will be missed..
John E Flannery
June 17, 2021
Was a blessing to be a kid in Narberth with people like your parents around. They did a lot for us, leaving great examples. Peace to you all. Sincerely, John E Flannery
Doug Perri
June 17, 2021
I will always remember Mr. Chick's quick smile and his devotion to his family. Truly a life well lived! Prayers of comfort and strength to your family to all who had the good fortune to know him.
Jennifer Day
June 17, 2021
Such fond memories of Mr. Chick! Thinking of you and all your family. Prayers to all.
Barb Riley
June 16, 2021
My dearest Christa I am so sorry for your loss of your dad
- no one can ever take away your memories- Please be assured of our prayers lots of love Barb and Brian
Greg Bonner
June 16, 2021
We all mourn the loss of a great husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend and a wonderful man. While our loss cuts to our very hearts, we celebrate Richard's life. We take solace in our Faith that he is now watching over his extended family with his (our) God at his side. Always remember Richard and his family in your thoughts, prayers and heart. I only knew Richard for a short time, but that was all it took to see the love he had for his family and the pride he took in his family. God bless Richard and his family. The world is a better place because of him.
Greg Bonner, friend
Joe Redican
June 16, 2021
We will keep Chick and family in our prayers. I used to play softball with him for a number of years. He was very competitive and Our Arcadia Cleaners teams played in two leagues that he played and coached us. He was passionate about getting the best players and playing at the highest level (which we did). I have many fond memories and stories of riding to games with Chick. He kindness and caring will be missed by many. Joe Redican, old friend of Chick's
Barkley Sample
June 16, 2021
Mr. Chakejian is simply one of the best people you'll ever meet- friend to everyone he came in contact with, incredibly supportive husband, father, grandfather, as well as an ardent supporter of Malvern Prep. I'll always treasure our friendship and his legacy of a wonderful family. Rest in Peace, Mr. C! Love you
Richard Chakejian
June 16, 2021
Pop-Pop, you were the best grandfather one could ask for. Your endless displays of integrity, kindness, love, wisdom, and dedication to family taught me invaluable life lessons. My most cherished memories of our time together include seeing you on the sidelines at all my football games and learning about our family's history through our personal discussions. I will certainly miss these discussions because watching you tell old stories of our family with such pride and joy always made me feel lucky to be a Chakejian. I am blessed to be your grandson.
Love,
RNC, III
Jonathan Goldner
June 16, 2021
I knew this great man as my Uncle Chick my entire life. He was like my 2nd father and always inspired me to be special in anything I would accomplish in my life.
Trudy Traynor
June 16, 2021
Dear Louise and Family, so sorry to hear of Chick's passing. Have fond memories of our shared times at Malvern events. You are all in my unceasing prayers. Find peace as Chick has! Trudy Traynor
Steve Sullivan
June 16, 2021
My thoughts and prayers are with the Chakejian family. God called him home and I'm confident Mr. Chakejian is in heaven. I have never forgotten the advice he gave me when I was at Malvern. He was a terrific role model, mentor and friend. I can say with confidence he walked with Jesus. What a great man. Every time we had a conversation. He was always positive and encouraging. He had away of bringing out the best in everybody. Take comfort knowing he will be missed but never forgotten. Steve Sullivan.
Louise Chakejian
June 16, 2021
(continued) It's really hard to imagine that I won't see you at our wedding in August. I never imagined you wouldn't be there. I really wanted you to see you in the pews and watch you present the Lord's gifts to the altar. I wanted you to see Ryan and I seal our promises to each-other in holy matrimony. I wanted you to see Dad and I dance. I wanted you to eat, drink, laugh, and be merry. I wanted to hear what advice you had for Ryan and I. I wanted to celebrate with you.
This said, I know that I am being selfish because you made it to Heaven, God's Kingdom, a place not everyone gets to go. I take comfort in knowing that you are in Heaven, living in eternal bliss. And I am so, so very thankful to God for blessing us all with so many years of you and so many memories that we all shared.
I am comforted, too, because I know you will find a way to be there on wedding day, and every other moment, big and small, for the rest of this family's lives. It's just what you do. Plus, I know you would never pass up a good party and good times. I'm not sure how you'll appear, but I don't think we will have to look very hard. I think you'll let us know when you arrive. Pop-Pop style.
We all will be missing you. Your token hand gesture. The way ball caps imperfectly sat on your head. Your honesty. The way you look at Mom-Mom. Advocating for us all. You thought we were all stars, each in our own ways. You didn't hide it. You always let us know how proud you were of us. Please know how much your grandchildren absolutely adored you.
I hope that you can hear me up there in Heaven. For now, I will give you a kiss on the cheek and say goodbye. But I will see you soon. Until then, I hope you enjoy every last oyster, bowl of French onion soup, and Danish pastry that Heaven has to offer. I love you Pop-Pop.
Love,
Weezie
Louise Chakejian
June 16, 2021
Pop-Pop, I want tell you what your grandchildren think and know of you. In the eyes of your grandchildren, you were a loving man. A man who loved his wife, the love of his life, and his family.
As a grandchild, it's hard to think about you without also thinking about Mom-Mom. That's how we will remember you. I'm sure that is what you would want, too. When I think about you and Mom-Mom, all I think about is love. I loved your love. Truly unconditional, once-in-a-lifetime. I know Mom-Mom would push you down the beach in a wheelchair by herself. And then walk back to the car and back down the beach with all of her things. Just so you could enjoy a beautiful day together in the sun, sand, and water. Life's simple pleasures. I know that you were a man who wanted nothing more than to give his wife the world, at all stages of his life, in any way that you could. You would stop eating in the middle of dinner or wake up in the middle of the night just to tell Mom-Mom how beautiful she is.
You made sure everyone else in your family was loved, too. How? You were always there. Birthdays, graduations, sport games (even the ones you didn't play), ceremonies, plays. Family dinners and beach days. For all 11 of your grandchildren, and even your grandchildren's loved ones, friends, and friends' parents. I always took much comfort in knowing that you'd be there. Truthfully, I just loved having you there and sharing those moments with you and Mom-Mom. You and Mom-Mom completed the picture. I don't know if there's any better way to show your grandchildren just how much you love them.
Thomas Brady
June 16, 2021
I remember a particularly difficult time in my life when I was going through a very difficult period. Mr. Chakejian, Rich and the Chakejian family were there for me . I was in a situation where I really needed a job and I was in a particularly embarrassing, and bad point in my life . I was nervous and very scared for my future and my family. Mr. Chakejian was there for me like a father figure to talk with , even though I felt particularly bad about the situation I was in . Mr. C always talked with me about life and experiences , his family , his experiences as a younger man and things that made me feel very comfortable around him.This relationship and comfort level stayed with us as my life moved on and we ran into each other at various events and Malvern events. I had found a person and a mentor who I could trust and talk to in any situation or occasion. I realized it was no coincidence that he was such a success as a business man and a family man . His kindness and his insight was something that I will never forget and always stayed with us . As I've grown older I hope that someday one or some of my children's friends will feel the love and respect that I developed for Mr . Chakejian because of the love , respect and understanding that he showed me in a very difficult time in my life . I'll never forget you Mr. Chik . Love, Thomas Brady .
Michael Olley
June 16, 2021
My sincerest sympathies to Mrs. Chakejian and the entire family. I have fond memories of Mr. Chakejian and his kindness from the Wynnewood and Ocean City years and when he coached track and field at St. Margaret's. A wonderful man who lived and enjoyed a wonderful life. Mike Olley
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