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Our most special and memories of skating are with Chuck and Elaine. What a legacy they have left. With remembrance, Gale and Tom
September 27, 2021


Photo courtesy of Brown-Forward Funeral Home - Shaker Heights
Cleveland, Ohio
Charles A. DeMore, president of U.S. Figure Skating from 1976 to 1980 and one of the key figures in the relocation of U.S. Figure Skating Headquarters from Boston to Colorado Springs, CO passed away at the age of 90, Wednesday, October 2, 2013, in his hometown of Cleveland, Ohio. Chuck was born...
Read MoreOur most special and memories of skating are with Chuck and Elaine. What a legacy they have left. With remembrance, Gale and Tom
September 27, 2021
Lainie... I well remember your Mom and Dad ice dancing at the Skating Club with such grace. My condolences to you and your family... and may memories of your Dad stay close to your heart forever.
Mary Ziegler Rankin
October 11, 2013
I remember Charles from my childhood. My dad was Ambrose Lanese, and I believe our family is related as cousins. I recall that everyone thought very highly of him. He's godfather to my close cousin, Barbara Lanese,and I know she had been in contact with him over the past few years. God bless your family in your loss. Our parents are with God now, too, so we sympathize with you. May God bless you with Peace and Comfort in your sorrow.
Theresa Lanese-O'Brien
October 08, 2013 | Trinity, FL
Lainie, Your Dad( and Mom) will never be forgotten by the skating world. I want to extend my families condolences in your time of sorrow. Pat just returned to Florida and I will let her know about your Dad. We will all meet again at the Ice Rink in the Heaven's above.
Deb, Pat & Sue Shaw
October 08, 2013
Dear Lainie,
In my many years of association with U.S. Figure Skating, one of the most rewarding experiences was knowing and interacting with Chuck. Our annual conversations over lunch at Governing Council, even if by telephone over the past few years when he was not able to attend, were a highlight for me. Chuck cared so much for the sport and thought deeply, and with great devotion and stewardship, about the affairs of USFSA. His impact on USFSA and his legacy within the sport...
Tom James
October 08, 2013 | Colorado Springs, CO
I remember meeting "Uncle Chuck and Aunt Elaine" many times Tricia O'Donnell's annual Christmas party. My condolences to the entire family
Rachel Nigro Scalish
Rachel Nigro Scalish
October 08, 2013 | Cleveland Heights
When I think of USFSA, the first person that comes to my mind is your dad and your mom right behind him. It seems like they were at every competition I was at. Always with a big smile. He will be missed. May your memories be of wonderful times you shared with him.
Connie Watanabe Nakamura
October 05, 2013
What a tremendous contribution and great legacy Chuck left the sport of Figure Skating. He will forever be remembered.
Warmest Wishes, Tom and Gale Tanger
October 05, 2013
Chuck and your mom were mentors to me coming up the ladder of skating in the judging area. Both fit each other like a glove. I will have memories that will last. best, joe inman
October 05, 2013