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1943
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2022
Charlotte Oponski Obituary
It is a damp, drizzly November in our souls as we mourn the passing of Charlotte Jean Oponski (nee Meli) in the early morning hours of November 28th in Colorado. She is the beloved wife of Roman J. Oponski (Broomfield, Colorado) of 44 years, adored sibling to Vincent Jr., Charles (Edith), and Rose Meli, and sister-in-law to Mania Silbereisen. She also leaves behind a niece, 4 nephews and numerous cousins. Charlotte was predeceased by nephews, Charles Meli Jr. and Michael Silbereisen. Born in Greenwich on June 12, 1943, to the late Vincent and Margaret Meli.
Charlotte worked as an assistant librarian for Greenwich Public Schools and at Fawcett Publications before relocating to Colorado after wedding the love of her life. Artistically talented and creative, she loved the beauty of Colorado and enjoyed showing it off to friends and family. Always dressed in cutting edge fashion, Charlotte enjoyed attending plays and concerts (especially Leonard Cohen, Bob Dylan, and Neil Diamond), viewing movies, the gift of laughter, having her husband read fine literature to her, dining out and cooking for friends and family. Charlotte was a wonderful sister; always generous and obliging to the needs of others. She will truly be missed and loved eternally. At a date to be determined, Charlotte's ashes will be spread in Colorado at one of her most cherished sites.
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Memories and Condolences
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Sharon Meli
December 11, 2022
Rose, Butch, Artie... My deepest condolences to you in the loss of your dear sister. I remember Charlotte as our school librarian and later as my sister-in-law. May your happy memories carry you through your grief and sadness. My sincere condolences to her beloved husband Roman. May she rest in peace.
Keller
December 5, 2022
Charlotte, you'll be in my heart and memories forever.
Larry White
December 3, 2022
My deepest sympathy to Roman and the family. This is a great loss. I will always treasure all the fun we had together in Denver with Bowie.
Charlie Meli
December 2, 2022
My big sister Charlotte.
I keep my friends eternally
We leave are tracks in the in the sound
Some of them are with me know
Some of them can't be found
It's a long hard road behind me
And I miss you know
Rest in peace
Artie Edith Brian Meli
Roman Oponski
December 1, 2022
"Forever Young", as Dylan sang. That's you, my sweetheart. Love you always. Roman
Rose Meli
December 1, 2022
My Dear Sister, I will love you eternally and remember the fun times we shared together. May God hold you safely in his arms, until we meet again. "Hallelujah" (Your favorite Leonard Cohen song) will be with me always.
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