Cleveland, Ohio
CHARLES BONTEMPO, 70, passed away Feb. 14 after a month long illness. Cherished husband of Deanna; beloved father of Sara (James) Hodsden, Charles (Vicki), and the late Lora (Dan) Shuchat; loving grandfather of Tyler Shuchat; Thomas Hods-den; Joseph and Giancarlo Bontempo. Dear brother of Sandra...
Read MoreMr. Bontempo's teaching, influence and inspiration defined my life. I became the artist I am because of his guidance and overwhelming faith in what I could achieve. I will always regret waiting until now to say... Thank You, Mr. B... Thank you for sharing so much of your knowledge, thank you for the years of guidance and thank you for always caring.
James Higginbotham
March 17, 2008 | Brookfield, CT
I will miss my Brother deeply. Sandy
sandra gagliardi
February 28, 2008 | Rockledge, FL
Thanks to everyone who shared special memories and thoughts about my dad. He was loved deeply by many. Mom, Chuckie, myself, and our families appreciate the love and support of everyone.
Sara Hodsden
February 28, 2008 | Vernon, TX
Sorry for your loss. Our Prayers are with you. I knew Chuck through his Father who was a great friend.
Wayne and Sandi Proffitt
February 23, 2008 | Pierpont, OH
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate the life and memory of this wonderful heart and soul. Mr. B was my art teacher in Midpark High. He was innovative and saw the potential artist in us all. I will always fondly remember him as the teacher who had faith in me and lifted me up to reach my potential. You were blessed to be part of his family.
Mr.& Mrs.S.V.Bellflower(Strongsville,OH)
February 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all right now. I know how difficult this time will be for you. Your family has been so important to mine for as long as I can remember. What a great man -- he will be missed.
Diane Fort-Alloway
February 23, 2008 | Lorain, OH
We wish to express our deepest sympathy to your family on Chuck's passing. Ron has fond memories of learning the intricaies of painting during a period of over twenty-years with Chuck. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ron and Bernice McHenry
February 22, 2008 | Leesburg, FL
Dad was my best friend too... His faith in the OSU Football Team was appreciated. To one OUTSTANSING FAN TO ANOTHER, SEMPER FI.
Gracie Lyn Ski (manski)
February 22, 2008 | Cleveland, OH
I will never forget Mr.B. He was my homeroom and Humanities teacher at Ford Junior High in the 7th and 8th grades in the 60's.
It is impossible to describe the influence he had on me. I am struggling for the words to explain his positive long term effect on me. He was more than warm and caring. He had a way of making kids feel special and smart and ....able.
I am absolutely certain that a good part of who I am today is because of Mr. B's influence.
I am so sorry for your loss. I...
Michaelene Joyce Hanrahan
February 22, 2008 | Vermilion, OH
