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CHARLES BUCHANAN Obituary

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CHARLES J. "CHUCK", age 54, on December 29, 2012 of Drexel Hill, PA. Loving son of Kathleen Buchanan (nee Lipsky) and the late Charles J. Buchanan. Beloved father of Jessica Stortini (David), Shane and Brendan Buchanan. Loving brother of Joseph (Anne), Kimberly Kelley (John), Stacey Smith (Wayne), James (Trish), Megan Rogers (Andrew), and Christopher Buchanan (Lori). Also survived by his loving partner Marie Moffat, his stepchildren Steven and Justin Strupczewski and the mother of his children Denise Oteri. Relatives, friends, and members of Local 5 are invited to visit with his family Wednesday 6-9 P.M. and Thursday 8:30-9:30 A.M. THE DONOHUE FUNERAL HOME, 8401 WEST CHESTER PIKE (cor. LYNN BLVD.), UPPER DARBY PA, 19082; 610-449-0300 followed by his Funeral Mass 10 A.M. St Bernadette Church, 1035 Turner Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Buchanan Children's Education Fund, c/o Jessica Stortini, 34 Markel Road, Frazer PA 19355.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Dec. 31, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for CHARLES BUCHANAN

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Mary Kain Na

December 25, 2023

Chuck was a good friend. So funny, so charming, so unique. I loved him. I hope he is with friends and family in heaven

Dave Phillips

June 16, 2013

Chuck&Shane;The Buchanan boys worked hard,played hard and lived life to the fullest.They were true Yukoners,truily emboding the"Spirit of the North".You were always welcome in their home to share drinks&tall tales.Gone but not forgotten, your thoughts,words&deeds will live on in our hearts&minds.These were "Men's Men"

April 4, 2013

He was my helper 30 some years ago, good guy! So sad to see him gone!
Bob Shepherd

Pamela Hoger-Mollenkopf

January 7, 2013

Very sorry for the loss of mr. Buchanan many prayers to his family and friends.

Dee Lowden

January 5, 2013

I had the priveledge of dealing with Chuck for many years. He will be dearly missed.I can only hope Chuck's family can find peace in knowing how much Chuck was thought of and admired by all.

Stephen and Penny Dacri "Dac"

January 4, 2013

I was honored to know him, and proud to call him friend. Your spirit will live on in the hearts and memories of all those who were blessed to have known and loved you. God bless

January 4, 2013

What a profound loss to a family, friends, co-workers and entire community. Chuck was one of the happiest, most positive, caring, entertaining and generous person I've known. He was my neighbor, but most importantly, I was fortunate to call Chuck my friend. My continuous prayers are with your family, loved ones and friends.

Joanne (Fleming) Powell

January 4, 2013

my thought and prayers go out to you.

Tony DiGiacomo and the R & F staff

January 3, 2013

My thoughts and prayers to Marie and to all of Chuck's friends and family. Chuck was an expert technician, a great guy, and a friend. His overall energy and enthusiasm was contagious. He will be missed. Thanks for all you've done Chuck, rest in peace my friend.

Kevin Kellly

January 3, 2013

Chuck was always so proud of Shane, Brendan and Jess...he wanted the best for everyone but especially you guys...as loving father's do, you were always his first thought in the morning and his last at night...as sad and as hard as it is right now, please remember this and know you have his heart...still.....Kevin Kelly family

Pat and Doug Hunter

January 3, 2013

Our prayers go out to the Buchanan family. Chuck was a great friend and neighbor. He'd always greet you with his big smile. We will miss you Chuck. . . you left us too early.

JP, Carol, Mike & Liza, Marni & Elana Shelkin

January 3, 2013

We just don't know what to say and can only hurt for the pain you are feeling; Brendan, Shane, Jess and the rest of your family and family of friends. We are so torn and will truly miss seeing your dad on the block - playing wiffle ball, handing out peppers, tomatoes, crabs and just being the most generous and good man he was. The three of you were his gift and our love and thoughts are with you and your family.

Co Worker

January 3, 2013

My heart & prayers are with the family & friends. I believe Chuck will live with you each and every day In your heart

January 2, 2013

My thoughts go out to the Buchanan family. a brother that I only knew for a few short years. A jewel of a man that will be sorely missed by all that knew him. Rest in peace my brother
Tom Burns

Donna Barilotti

January 2, 2013

We only know you for a short time.But we loved you so much.I do not know any contractor that would work in 100 degree heat.You really helps us get our home started.You always took the time to listen.You also were like a friend.You will be greatly missed.Condolences to all of your family.Love Always,Donna&Ernie

January 2, 2013

Rest in Peace Buck. Thoughts and prayers to the Buchanan and extended family.
Mike Urso Drexel Hill,Pa.

the heppler's

January 2, 2013

A good friend and coach God bless you and your family

Tom Haley

January 2, 2013

Every once in awhile, God has a bigger plan than we do, make us proud Buck. You will be missed

tom clark

January 2, 2013

Chuck Buck A gentleman and ALWAYS a pleasure to be around!! Chuck and family are in our prayers

Erin & Mike Rodgers

January 2, 2013

So sorry to hear of your great loss. Our prayers go out to the entire Buchanan family at this difficult time. Hang in there.

January 2, 2013

Dear Buchanan Family-
It is so hard to believe this is actually true. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Chuck will be surely missed. Kate and Jim Wechsler and children

joan and lowell toenniessen

January 2, 2013

Chuck was a good neighbor and a good man. When he had the snowblower out and saw our walk not clear, he would take care of it before we got to it.
Your family is your legacy. Good job and rest in peace with your God and your dad and all in the kingdom.

Cummings Family

January 2, 2013

Our Prayers and thoughts are with all of the Buchanan family on this tragic loss. We will keep all of you in our prayers during this difficult time.

George Dominic

January 2, 2013

I have only known chuck for a short while and this news floored me. He was surely the life of the party and great to be around...I will miss you my friend....rest in peace.

Tony Falo

January 2, 2013

My deepest sorrow and heart-felt sympathy throughout the Buchanan Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sea Isle with the family

Katie Smith

January 2, 2013

Uncle Chuck- you will be missed by us all. We will miss your infectious happiness, your jokes, and the special place you had in our family as the Jolly and generous man you were. You gave me 3 great cousins; you gave our family a chance to get to know Marie and her wonderful children, and too many good memories to count. Rest in peace knowing that your family is here (and always will be) to support and look after your children and your loved ones. We know you are in heaven with Pop Pop cracking jokes and keeping him company.

January 2, 2013

Chuck, I still can't process that you are no longer with us. You were one of the most incredible people I was so very lucky to know and a Best Friend to my Dad. I know you will be watching over all us and that gives me comfort. We will all miss you terribly. Love you!

Amy Campbell

Darin Anderson

January 2, 2013

My thoughts and Prayers . Darin Anderson Local 12 Kansas City

Shannon Killeen

January 2, 2013

Dear Jess, Dave, Shane, Brendan, and all of the family- I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was the most generous, supportive, and loving man. Oh and so funny! He will truly be missed. I'm sorry I won't be back in the USA in time to pay my condolences in person but know ill be thinking of all of you! Lots of love.

Judy Jackson & Family

January 1, 2013

To The Buchanan Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you in the tragic loss of Chuck your Dad, Son, & Brother. He was our neighbor & friend for many years and will be sadly missed by all who knew him. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make those around him laugh. May you find peace in knowing that he is with his Dad and will be watching over you always.

Ryan McNamee

January 1, 2013

Was a pleasure to work with him

Rob Mission & Family

January 1, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

January 1, 2013

May the family and friends find peace in the good times and fond memories of Brother Buchanan. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

The Officers of IUEC Local 59, Harrisburg, PA

Donald Richardson

January 1, 2013

Thoughts and prayers.
Local 90 Ontario Canada

Jack and Nina Koch

January 1, 2013

To the Buchanan Family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you for the devastating loss of Chuck.
Local 5 has lost a great brother. More importantly, the Buchanan family has lost a loving son, brother, partner, father, and a great friend.
Rest in peace our friend. You will be missed.
With love and friendship,
Jack and Nina Koch

January 1, 2013

To Stacey and all the Buchanan's. We are truly saddened and sorry to hear about the tragic loss of Chuck. I know how close you all were to each other and pray you take comfort with each other in these terrible days. The Carr Family

Mary Nash

January 1, 2013

To the Buchanan Family:
We are so sorry for the pain and agony you must be feeling at this time. Chuck was a friend of Tom and Chris Kain and the rest of the Kain family as well. Since teenage years, Chuck and Joe have crossed our paths. Chuck was always smiling and had a key word for some of the Kains --He He--. Joe also knows this. Chuck was always welcome in our home. My parents truly loved Chuck. This is so tragic and from our family to yours we are very sorry for your painful loss. He'll be so missed. Chuck was a great guy. The Kain's.

January 1, 2013

I was honored to know him, and proud to call him friend. Your spirit will live on in the hearts and memories of all those that knew and loved you. God bless. Stephen Dacri East Falls, Pa

Walter Davis

January 1, 2013

Thoughts and prayers for your family.RIP.From (Local 93)

Pat and Tracey Banach

January 1, 2013

God must've needed his elevators fixed up there...
Our deepest condolences go out to your family and Friends, Chuck...
RIP Brother...

Randy Carmony

January 1, 2013

Thoughts and prayers to the family.

From IUEC Local 23, Portland Oregon

Brian Link

January 1, 2013

so sorry to read of your passing brother. May you rest in peace, being a IUEC elevator man myself ( Local 1 N.Y.) my heartfelt prayers & thoughts are with your family. I will continue to keep your family in my daily prayers brother. Your Union Brother from Long Island NY Brian M. Link

Becky Sund-Spivack

January 1, 2013

Gary, Addy and I all offer our condolescences to your family. Chuck was the best guy...always enjoyed running in to him in the neighborhood. He was always a positive and fun force! He will be missed!!

CJ

January 1, 2013

Uncle Chuck, we really cant believe this is true. No words can describe our feelings right now. Its really hard on everyone. Wish this was all a dream and you were still here. Just know that your family will be ok as we are all leaning on each other. I Love You so much and Ill miss you forever.

Trish Buchanan

January 1, 2013

Chuck, you were a great person. You were always full of life and I just can't believe that I will not be blessed to have you in our lives anymore. I am sure you and Dad will be watching over the family and getting us all through this very difficult time. Thanks for all the great memories. We love you and Miss you very much.

December 31, 2012

OUR SYMPATHIES TO THE ENTIRE BUCHANAN FAMILY. THE ELEVATOR BROTHERHOOD HAS LOST A GREAT BROTHER AND FRIEND AND YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY ALL IN THE LOCAL 5 COMMUNITY. MAY THE LORD GIVE YOUR FAMILY STRENGTH AND PEACE AT THIS TIME AND IN THE FUTURE. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY. PLEASE KNOW THAT WE ARE ALWAYS HERE FOR SUPPORT. SINCERELY, BOB AND DEBBIE DUFFY AND LOCAL 5

Frank McLaughlin

December 31, 2012

Chuck was a great friend and a great neighbor...he will be terribly missed

Jim S.

December 31, 2012

R.I.P. Chuck

Boyce's

December 31, 2012

Rest in peace our Friend. God Bless you, family and friends.

Jimmy & Susan Ailes

December 31, 2012

We are at a loss over this devastating news. Chuck was such a great guy, always fun to be around and generous to a fault. He will be sorely missed! Our hearts are broken for all the Buchanan's, Marie and the kids. The world was a better place with Chuck in it, and we were honored to call him our friend! We love you and will forever miss you = Jimmy & Susan

Dave Durant

December 31, 2012

Chuck,
Buddy my heart is broken for you and your Family.You were a great guy that always made me laugh.Im going to miss you sorely.I know you are in heaven making others happy. I will never forget you good friend. You and your family are in my prayers.32 year was too short !

Kristen Young

December 31, 2012

When I was a kid, "Butch" was the first person to convince me to try pepperoni pizza. When I was a teenager, he gave me a job babysitting his kids. As an adult, I remember him accompanying his mom to my grandmother's funeral. He was an all around great guy. I wish I could be there to personally express my condolences to the entire Buchanan family.

Roger laird

December 31, 2012

Chuck was always ready with a smile and a handshake to his friends.We will all miss him and our prayers for his family.I will always cherish the memories of our trips to Rockville,Md to get a bushel of crabs with his next door neighbor,Jim.May you Rest in Peace.

December 31, 2012

I am so sorry for all! He was such a great guy loved by all! I will keep all of you in my prayers! RTM

Jimmy & Susan Ailes

December 31, 2012

We are at a loss for words at this devastating news. What else can be said about this great, generous, funny, fun-loving guy that hasn't already been said. He was a wonderful friend, father and partner to Marie that will be sorely missed and thought of daily. The world was a better place with Chuck in it, and we were honored to call him our friend. So so sorry to the Buchanan's, Marie and kids. We love you, Jimmy & Susan

December 31, 2012

Our prayers and thoughts are with you, we will miss Chuck dearly he was a great person and a good friend

The Campbells

December 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With deepest sympathy. Much love - Phyllis (McEneaney) and Tony Saraceni

alex

December 31, 2012

thoughts and loving prayers

December 31, 2012

may God hold you & your family through this time

Carmela Mantis

December 31, 2012

My prayers and thoughts are with Charles's family
Marie and her boys..we are heartbroken for your loss.
All of us here at Presbyterian Medical Center/Case Management Department are thinking of you..

Linda Egan

December 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Buchanan family. We are so very sorry.
Love, Linda and Richard Egan

Marcie

December 31, 2012

May God's eternal Love embrace and comfort you at this most difficult time.
With Love & Prayers,

James Joseph McGarrity

December 31, 2012

Shocked and Devastated by this tragic loss! Chuck's warm personality, comforting smile and charming wit will be greatly missed.Chuck had a charismatic and contagious personality, which lives on in all who knew and loved him! May God hold him in the palm of his hand.

jim jackson

December 31, 2012

RIP my old friend,thanks for all the laughs

The Dugan Family

December 31, 2012

There are no words that could adequately express the deep sadness of this loss. Our sympathy is with the entire Buck family, Marie, Steven and Justin. Chuck always lit up a room and we will remember him for his perpetual smile and his gentle and kind heart.

James Joseph McGarrity

December 31, 2012

Shocked and devastated, are the only words that can be used to descibe that horrific news. Chucks comforting smile, warm personality, and charming wit will be greatly missed!Chuck's personlity was certainly contagious,he now lives on as a little piece of all who loved him. May God hold him in the palm of his hand!

Lisa Rogers-DiPietro

December 31, 2012

Our hearts are forever broken...A friend to everone he came across....Always a jokester. Willing to help anyone or everyone.
A gentle, kind man..Forever in our hearts.

Edie Horan

December 31, 2012

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family, I am still in disbelief myself. Chuck was a great guy and a good father to his children, he will truly be missed.

Nicole Melnick

December 31, 2012

I have only known Chuck for a short time, what an amazing man. Someone you loved to talk to, he had such enthusiasm in everything he did. This world has really lost a wonderful man. My condolences to his family.

Nick & Linda Meoli (Fagan)

December 31, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with Chuck and his family during this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

December 31, 2012

What a dear loss of a friend. My smile was the biggest when I ever ran into Buck. He was a great person. He was a great friend to my family. I will miss him dearly. Mary (Kain) Nash

December 31, 2012

Chuck...I will miss you so much! I will always remember how the little grand and great grand kid loved you for all the candy you would always bring them, just like dad. You were one of the best fathers I know and raised 3 great kids. My heart is truly broken that you are gone....I love you! Your little sister Stacey.

December 31, 2012

I worked with Chuck years ago. A good man. Always willing to help out, whatever the situation. He will be missed. Gene Lipinski

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