Charles Mitchell Lichtman

Charlie was my go-to guy on anything phone related, but he was also a fountain of wisdom and wit, and we could talk for hours about just about everything. The last time we met up, a few years ago, I gifted him a David Sedaris book, and it just made him beam even brighter. I just learned about Charlie's passing because, yep, another phone problem. Rest in peace, Charlie. You have helped so many people, made us smile, and hate AT and T even more!

Charlie and I were great friends in junior high school and high school. Here is a photo of him in 1965 with me in the background. I remember his kindness to me (a new immigrant, still getting used to this complex country) and his great sense of humor.

Charlie and I worked together as supernumeraries in multiple operas. Charlie was always pleasant; he had a beautiful smile that could light up a room. He was a very professional supernumerary, a great team member. He was like a big brother to us less experienced supers. I hope to work again with Charlie on an opera stage in the next world.

Charlie and I both attended the Bronx High School of Science. We found this out while we were supernumeraries at the San Francisco Opera. I always enjoyed his company. He will be missed.