Charles Piper Jr.

I worked with Charlie at the Sun-Times and was lucky to do so. He was kind, quiet, smart, good at his job and had a quick sense of humor. He was unflappable in the face of deadlines, and when he had to suffer fools he did it with grace.

Charlie was kind, unflappable, generous, quick-witted and very good at his job. There were a few good things about working the night shift at the Sun-Times and Charlie was one of them.

Charlie was one of a kind. I often drove him home. May he rest in peace.

After reading the wonderfully and lovingly written death notice for Charlie Piper, Jr., I am truly sad that I did not know him personally. I'll bet I read a lot of his headlines, though, because I've been reading the papers he worked for all of my life. I am sorry for the loss of this talented man. It is clear he was much loved and appreciated by his family and friends during his life, so I gather he was a happy man and had a life well lived. What more can anyone ask? Marianne Z.

I sat across from Charlie at the S-T news desk for several years and never once did he lose his temper or treat anyone with anything less than respect. He was a real sweetheart.

My sincerest sympathy to the Piper Family on the passing of Charlie. We were neighbors in Oak Park (across the alley) for many years and he was unfailingly cordial with a quick wit. What a beautifully written obituary to honor him.

We were blessed to know and love this man for the past 42 years. He is missed, but his memory always brings a smile.
the Belmonte Jr. Family