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CHARLES DENIHAN Obituary

DENIHAN--Charles. The Head of School, Trustees, Administration, Faculty and Staff, Students, Parents and Alumnae of Convent of the Sacred Heart, New York City, note with profound sorrow the passing of Charlie Denihan, son of former Trustee Ben Denihan and Barbara Denihan, and brother of Tully Denihan, 91st Street alumna Kate Denihan, and 91st Street Alumnae Board member Chrissy Denihan O'Donovan. The Sacred Heart community extends its deepest sympathy to the Denihan family, and will keep Charlie in perpetual prayer.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 20, 2014.

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Grace Miko

March 14, 2025

He was very much loved by my daughter Izabell. My sincere condolences to his family. We remember him and his sister in our prayers. Love from Poland

Anne Rohrbach

March 13, 2021

Thinking of the Denihan Family and keeping you in our prayers. Charlie's light will always shine bright here on Earth but know he is in Heaven watching over us all. Love and Peace be with you. Anne Rohrbach

Colleen Quinlivan, OSB

March 14, 2020

Charlie, your memory lives on in our hearts! You are missed! Love to Ben, Barbara and family. Abundant blessings!

March 13, 2020

Keeping Charlie in my prayers always. A beautiful person whom we all miss. Daily. Love to the Dennihan family.

mary donnell

March 13, 2020

hey charlie ~
your family keeps you SO near and dear, and forever will ... I continue to witness how your spirit is missed on this plane ...
ox

Anne Rohrbach

March 13, 2019

We pray often for Charlie and the entire Denihan family. Charlie was fun, compassionate, kind and generous. Heaven must be a better place with Charlie there. We all loved Charlie and thank you for raising such an amazing son. How lucky we were to have known him.

Kris Johnson

January 18, 2015

Barbara and Ben, we remember most fondly our time with you, Kate and Howard on the boat trip along the British Columbia Coast. We learned only yesterday of your loss, but are holding you and your family close to our hearts.

Doug and Mary Lou Spellman

September 7, 2014

Dear Barbara, Ben and Family,
We just heard today of the passing of your son Charlie. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug and Mary Lou Spellman

Bonnie Frain

April 29, 2014

Dear Patrick & Barbara,

We are so sorry to hear the loss of your beloved Son. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Bonnie & Jay Frain

Mirla Cummings

April 8, 2014

Dear Denihan Family,
Our deepest condolences, you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Mirla

Sandy Murray

April 7, 2014

Dear Barbara and Ben,
I was so immensely saddened to hear of the loss of your son, Charlie. Deya called me with the news.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kate and all Denihans.
Much love, Sandy Murray

Bob and Pat Tully

March 26, 2014

We are deeply saddened to hear of Charlie's passing. We will always remember him lovingly. Our prayers are with you.

March 24, 2014

My deepest sympathies to friends and families.1Thessalonians 4:13

McDonagh Family

March 24, 2014

We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep your family in my prayers.

Dominick Mosco

March 24, 2014

Dear Barbara & Ben,
Just wanted to pass on our condolences for the tragic loss of your son Charlie. We can't even imagine the feelings dealing with this loss but please just try to keep him in your thoughts and prayers daily. We will keep him in our prayers too!
-Dom, Dit, Nickie & Randi Mosco

March 23, 2014

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son.
Bea Tully Brown

Tom O'Brien

March 23, 2014

I am so sorry for you loss.

Christopher Tse

March 23, 2014

My deepest condolences.

Bob Burke

March 23, 2014

The world becomes a lesser place when we lose a fine young man like Charlie.

Evan Friedman

March 23, 2014

Dear Patrick & Barbara,
You and your family are in our prayers. Sorry to hear of your loss.
Warm wishes, Evan, Faye & Rachel Friedman

Andrea Bishop-Chaffin

March 23, 2014

To The Entire Denihan Family,
Sorry this message is coming to you all late. I am a former employee of the hotel company. I just wanted to express my deepest sorrow feelings for your family lost. May God be with you all during this difficult time. Stay strong and positive. My prayers are with you all.
Fondly,
Andrea Bishop-Chaffin (New York)

Patty Michaud

March 22, 2014

My deepest condolences.

Patty Michaud

Dave and Katie O'Donovan and Carson

March 22, 2014

Charlie will be remembered for his wonderful spirit and kindness. He will be misses by all who knew him. May your memories give you peace and comfort.

David Totaro

March 22, 2014

My prayers are with the Denihans with this tragedy. I remember Charlie well and the great times he and Price had at St.David's and the Rink Rats. He will be missed but long remembered.

Dave Totaro (Aventura, Florida)

Ana Meza-Zambrano

March 22, 2014

Charlie you will be missed so much! My deepest love and respect for the entire Denihan Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 21, 2014

My prayers be with You Family,let's stay him in peace forever,God is with him .
Natalia z Floridy

christine mills

March 21, 2014

Denihan family, I had never met your son but, after reading about him he reminded me of my stepson that passed away. Such a handsome young man. Reading about how kind he was I am so sorry for your loss. Love, thoughts, and prayers to your entire family.
Sincerely, Christine Mills

Tim Burns

March 21, 2014

My prayers for Charlie and for Ben and Barbara and the family at this difficult time. I remember Charlie as a happy little boy in Miss Davidson's Pre-first class at Saint David's in the early 1990's. Kathy and I pray that Charlie experiences the peace that surpasses all understanding in the presence of our loving God and the Saints. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Requiescat in pace.

Collin Roberts

March 21, 2014

My deepest condolences on the loss of Charlie. Thinking of you all.

March 21, 2014

Dear Barbara, Ben, Tully and other family members, Sr. Patricia told me of your sad loss on this weekend when the Benedictines and friends remember Sr. Jeannette on her anniversary - may you have faith family and friends to support you at this time and in the days ahead. You are in my prayers. Fr. Eugene Hasson (Ireland).

Katharina Wodenitscharow

March 21, 2014

Dear Denihan Family,
In this short time in which I had the privilege to meet Charlie, I knew he was somebody that was full of life.
There are no words that could express your loss but I send you all my love and prayers.

Gary Kessler

March 21, 2014

"...I learned from (my mother) that the highest forms of understanding we can achieve are laughter and human compassion."
- Richard P. Feynman

May Charlie rest in Peace. We will remember his sense of humor and compassion for others.
-Gary Kessler, Bronx, NY

Ken Ozuk

March 21, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the Denihan family

March 21, 2014

Dear Ben and Barbara,
We are all deeply saddened by your loss. Our family sends their love and prayers.
Marlene & Tom

March 21, 2014

The Benedictine Sisters of Ridgely, Maryland express their heartfelt sympathy to Ben, Barbara, Tully, Kate, Chrissy, Kevin, and Bud as you mourn the loss of Charlie. Charlie's joy, radiant smile, gift of Denihan/Benedictine hospitality and presence will be deeply missed throughout our Benedictine monastery, school and open community programs.
Our love, thought and prayers are with you these difficult days.

Anisha Lakhani

March 21, 2014

There was not a single time Charlie came to my house that he didn't go to the kitchen, even when people were leaving, to wash and put away dishes. He said "Denihan Hospitality" and would shoo me out. I never met a man in NY who had manners like he did, or a dedication to leaving a home in the same state he found it, even if others would leave without a thought otherwise. Yes he was fun and sunshine and full of spirit, but he was also thoughtful, and sensitive, and sweet, and even unexpectedly shy...and smart. He was so smart - who else would speak of the ides of March like Charlie. He loved my "sad clown" best of all...he said it reminded him of himself once. Nobody who knew him will ever be the same again. I miss him in a way words could not describe.

Lisa Littlewood

March 20, 2014

I never have any fancy words to send. I speak only from my heart. I am so sorry for your loss of Charles. Ines and I send you Love and prayers.

March 20, 2014

My dearest Barbara, My heart goes out to you.
You are in my thoughts and prayers

Jackie Schneider

Charlie was a great friend, kind to all, and a wonderful person. So very sorry for his family and loved ones. May he rest peacefully.

JoAnna Pallante

March 20, 2014

Marshana Ritchie

March 20, 2014

Dear Denihan Family,

There isn't any thing that I can say...no words I can give to soothe your pain. One can only imagine your grief.

However, though words may fail, I want you all to know my thoughts, prayers and well wishes are with you all at this most challenging time.

Charlie was amazing, and all who met him felt the warmth of his being, and I am no exception. May peace that surpasses all understanding surround you all. I care for you and pray without ceasing for your healing.

My Deepest Condolences,

Marshana Dahlia Ritchie

Dana Lewis

March 20, 2014

There are no words...thinking of the entire Denihan family and sending love and light your way.

Johana & John Raitelu

March 20, 2014

My Condolences to you kate and to the Denihan Family. May your brother forever rest in peace.

Stephanie Berardesca

March 20, 2014

Dear Barbara, Ben and the entire Denihan family,
Charlie was a wonderful boy and seems to have become a very special man. There are no words to describe my sorrow for you all. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers, and will remain there.
Stephanie Berardesca

Paul Galbraith

March 20, 2014

My Condolences to you Barbara and Patrick and all the Denihan Family.

Chip and Ellen Lyng

March 20, 2014

Ben, Barbara, Tully, Chrissie, and Kate,
Our hearts go out to you. I have fond memories of guiding Charlie through The Lord of the Flies and watching him grow up at the Shore. We will remember Charlie for his smile and positive enthusiasm.
We are holding you in our hearts and our prayers.

Heather Connolly

March 20, 2014

There are no words to assuage the pain of your loss. Charlie was remarkable. Kind, sweet, funny and generous, and so many good things. He was blessed to have a wonderful family, and a great life full of love. This is an unfathomable loss. I am praying.

March 20, 2014

During this time of loss may the Lord of all comfort be with you.
Psalm 9:9

Fran Tully

March 20, 2014

Dear Barbara, Benjamin and Family,
Our deepest condolences and prayers are with you all. What a tragic, horrible, loss. Each time we met Charlie, he left such an impression on us. We will remember him fondly and imagine his great smile and personality bringing joy to heaven.

Helit Gavish

March 20, 2014

Kate and family,You're in my thoughts...and in my heart. Thinking of You

Caroline Hornbeck

March 19, 2014

So sorry for your loss,Charlie was such a sweet, charming and amazing guy.

Anne Rohrbach

March 19, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Denihan family. What a beautiful son you raised. Charlie was kind, generous, funny and above all, nice to everyone he met. He is up in heaven now watching over his loved ones. We were blessed to have known Charlie. May you be comforted knowing how many peoples lives he touched.

Brenda Reagan

March 19, 2014

Dear Ben and Barbara, I am so sorry for your loss . I can not begin to imagine your feelings at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you, I wish I could do more. God bless your family and keep you in his arms. Brenda Reagan

Anne Rohrbach

March 19, 2014

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Denihan family. What a beautiful son you raised. Charlie was kind, generous, funny and above all nice to everyone he met. He is in heaven watching over his loved ones. We were blessed to be a small part of his life. Charlie will be missed dearly. We are very sorry for your loss.

March 19, 2014

Dear Ben and Barbara, remembering Charlie as a wonderful youngster at a The International Preschools. We are out of the country but want to say how sorry we are for your enormous loss. With love, Michael and Jackie Katz

Kate O'Donovan

March 19, 2014

Charlie was one of a kind and will be dearly missed. I promise to tell Bud as he grows up how wonderful and special his uncle and godfather Charlie was.

Deepest condolences to the Denihan Family and all the people that loved him most.Rest in peace Charlie. Prayers from all our family in Poland.

Grace Miko

March 19, 2014

Mary Donnell

March 19, 2014

Dear Barbara, Benjamin and Family,
Sending heart-felt support to all of you as you negotiate a unique path of greatest difficulty. Best from the Donnell Family ~

Anne Taylor

March 19, 2014

I will look for the brightest star in the sky tonight and I will know that it is your son. May Charlie's memory be eternal.

Neil O'Sullivan

March 19, 2014

Dear Ben & Barbara,
I am at a loss for words. You & your Son are in my thoughts & prayers.
Neil O'Sullivan, CFMA '70

Ekrem Nurhan

March 19, 2014

We will miss you dearly my friend. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Megan OBrien

March 19, 2014

Denihan family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless.

Fr. Peter Kaseta, OFM Cap.

March 19, 2014

Sincere and prayerful condolences to the Denihan Family.

Stephen Prestridge

March 19, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this very difficult time....rest in peace Charlie...

2007 Used to Be's

Megan O'Brien

March 19, 2014

I pray that you will rest peacefully Charlie, XO

John Littleford

March 19, 2014

Dear Ben and Barbara:
I would have loved to have met Tully's "big brother" and to have known the larger than life generous, magnetic and caring personality that is referenced by so many. I will make a contribution to the Benedictine Foundation in Charlie's name. God bless you and your family.

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