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October 26, 2015
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Charles W. Mathers
Sea Girt, New Jersey
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Here is the man you want in a crisis: while everyone squawks, he is listening. A great bear of a fellow, his eyes bright blue and calm, white- haired head nodding, he says, "Hmmmm." Then, "I'll take care of it." And he does.
Charles Mathers, 61, whose quiet sparkle attracted innumerable friends, clients and employees, spent a lifetime handling crises. As a young man he served in the Navy for six years, much of it in a nuclear submarine. In Sea Girt, N.J., where he and Margaret, his wife of 39 years, raised three children, he was a volunteer firefighter for a quarter-century. He traveled around the world, consulting on insurance for utilities, including nuclear power plants.
But for all his responsibilities, Mr. Mathers, a managing director at Marsh & McLennan, was hardly slathered with gravitas. On the contrary.
This summer, at a conference of utility clients, insurers and brokers in Chicago, Mr. Mathers's company was host to a dinner. Mr. Mathers made brief remarks and introduced an executive client. "And here's one risk Chuck may not have considered," the client said, then planted a shaving-cream pie in Mr. Mathers's face. Several hundred otherwise staid people gasped and fell all over with laughter.
Mr. Mathers had planned the entire stunt.
Guest Book
Mr. Mathers,
We've never met, but I've been dating your grandson, Colin, for almost 4 years now. I want you to know that Colin thinks about you and talks about you every day, telling me stories about you and it always brings a smile to his face to talk about you. I never had the privilege to meet you, but I know that you were an amazing person and will always be an imprint on your family's heart. I will always pray and think of you and your family that I love so much.
Kelsy Cowan
September 11, 2015 | Brick
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Dear Mrs. Mathers,
In the month of September, after the tragic loss of so many, I was a brand new mother and wife living in Albuquerque, NM. I was so far away and removed from the rubble and impact but cried and prayed for all of the families that were impacted. In order to raise money our church sold silver bracelets with a name of an individual engraved that lost their life in the tragedy. My bracelet has the name of your husband, Charles William Mathers. I prayed for your family...
Kelly Kruse
March 27, 2015 | Gilbert, AZ
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In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S J. Friscia III
August 25, 2014 | Staten Island, NY
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Not a year goes by that I do not remember being the young goofy guy that used to cause headaches for the Mathers family back in Sea Girt. Needless to say it was a shock the day I found out one of the most patient, wonderful adult figures of my childhood had tragically left. I wish the Mathers family all the best.
David Pierce
February 11, 2013 | Las Vegas
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Dear Marge and Chuck,
I only found this page today - I what to extend my heartfelt sympathy for your tragic loss. I also want to congratulate Chuck on graduating with honors in Medicine. He always had the focus, dedication and drive to succeed academically. Marge, you should be so proud of his accomplishments.
My best wishes,
Mary
Mary Gleason
May 30, 2012 | Boulder, CO
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I know I don't know you, nor you me. I saw this today, and I was compelled to return a memory to you.
Alex
November 26, 2011
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To the entire Mathers family, please know I still think of Mr. Mathers and your family all the time. I attended St. Uriel's in Sea Girt, NJ with your family. My thoughts and prayers are still with all of you often. We will be visiting the Memorial Pools on 11/26/11 and will make sure to get a pencil rubbing and leave a flag and flower for him.
Jen Del Papa (daughter of Gary and Pamela Gallamore, sister of Wendy)
Jen Del Papa
September 11, 2011 | Charleston, SC
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I never met Mr. Mathers, but I went to medical school with Chuck. His son is a fine doctor and an amazing individual. I know Mr. Mathers would be very proud.
It's hard to believe 10 years have passed. I am so sorry for your loss.
Jessica Miller
September 11, 2011 | Houston, TX
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