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Charles M. "Chuck" Donahue

Charles Donahue Obituary

DONAHUE
CHARLES M. "Chuck", suddenly on March 17, 2004, Chuck was 55 yrs. old, beloved husband of Mary (nee Careless), father of JoanMarie (Joseph) Coghlan, Charles M. Jr., and Michael Donahue; also survived by 4 grandchildren and their grandmother JoanMarie (nee Krutt), son of Helen Wilson, brother of Walter (Buddy), John, and Thomas Donahue; sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. All arrangements private. Contri-butions in lieu of flowers may be sent in Chuck's memroy to St. Joseph Villa, 110 W. Wissahickon Ave., Flourtown, PA 19031.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 21, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Charles Donahue

Sponsored by Chuck's Brothers With Love Always.

180 Entries

Mary

February 7, 2025

Well another birthday has rolled around without you here. Happy Birthday hon. It's always a bittersweet day. I hope you are celebrating with family in Heaven. I think of you always and wish you were still here. Sometimes it's really overwhelming. I also find it hard to believe you'll be gone 21 years next month. I miss you and love you always. Until we meet again. Have a wonderful day up there!! Love me. xoxo

Mary Donahue

March 17, 2024

Happy St. Patty´s Day dear. I´m having a hard time believing it´s 20 years today since you left us. You probably had no clue how much you´d be missed. After all these years there´s not a lot to tell you that I´m sure you don´t already know since I know you are watching over us. The grandchildren are beautiful and amazing children and I know you are proud. The kids themselves are pretty amazing too - LOL. St. Patty´s Day is just another day since you left us on that day - but I hope you raise a glass or two - with the family that is there with you and celebrate - as many of us here will do today in honor of you. Until we meet again.............I love and miss you every day.

To our family and friends:

For each petal on the shamrock, this brings a wish your way: Good health, good luck, and happiness for today and every day.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

All My Love,

Mary

Mary Donahue

February 7, 2024

Happy 75th Birthday dear! Oh how I wish you were here so we could celebrate these milestones with you. You've missed many. I don't need to tell you how proud you would be of your grandchildren because I know you are watching over them and all of us. There's not much to say that I don't say to you often when I talk to you and tell you how much I miss you. I hope you celebrate this special birthday with all the family and friends that are there with you! I miss and love you - always!!

Love,

Mary

Carole Medica

March 18, 2023

We miss you Chuc

Mary Donahue

March 17, 2023

Well hon another year has passed. 19 - wow. You have been on my mind so much lately. You also have another family member with you - Billy. Too young. So many things have changed but not how much I miss you. I don´t need to say anymore - I think you know. Through all our differences we both knew how much we loved each other. I don´t need to give you updates either. I hope you see how great the grandkids are and the rest of the family. Your goddaughter is having her first baby - but then again - John is with you so I´m sure he told you. He wanted to be a grandpop so bad. Life goes on - but oh how I wish you were still here to see it in person. Please give Mom a big hug for me. Happy St. Patty´s Day!!! Love and miss you always.

Love,

Mary

Mary Donahue

March 17, 2022

Well it's hard to believe it's 18 years hon. For some reason this has been a tough year with your birthday and now your anniversary. I always miss you but these were extra tough. There will be many a glass raised to you today I'm sure and I will do so tonight. I miss and love you - always. Happy St. Patty's Day!!! If some guy Jay comes over and wants to play pinochle with you - do it!! You'll like him. He's a really good friend of your FAVORITE "sister"!

To Family and Friends

May your days be many
and your troubles be few.
May all God's blessings
descend upon you.
May peace be within you
may your heart be strong
May you find
what you're seeking
wherever you roam.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

Love,

Mary

CAROLEMEDICA

March 16, 2022

Miss you Chuck ,
I hope you John, Frankie and Jay are together again.
Love Carole

Bud

February 8, 2022

God Bless You, Brother Chuck... Hope to see you in Heaven someday, just not too soon, and even if I'm not allowed to stay... :>)) ...

Mary Donahue

February 7, 2022

Happy Heavenly 73rd Birthday dear! I hope you are celebrating with everyone. I will have one just for you today - lol. Not sure why but it hit me hard yesterday and I really miss you. Through everything we could always talk to each other. I miss that smile, your hugs and just seeing you. On another note I wish you were here to help me celebrate my 50th Anniversary today with work. Hard to believe it's 50 years and I always thought it was ironic it was on your birthday. I know you'd be proud. Anyway - Happy Birthday - have a great day with all our family and please give them all my love. Until we meet again. I love you.

Love,

Mary

Mary Donahue

March 17, 2021

Happy St. Patrick's Day Hon-

17 years - so hard to believe - a day that broke my heart and so many others. And as your boys would say - ruined this "Irish" day for them - but as your big brother also said - it's a perfect day to celebrate and remember you. Michael and I were just saying last night that it doesn't seem that long ago. Even though I feel you've missed so much I know you're watching over everyone and keeping an eye on all of us and get to see everything - especially how our grandchildren are growing into amazing adults. I know how proud you are of them. I really miss you - as do so many others. I hope you and so many of our loved ones that are with you - get to raise a glass today to celebrate you and St. Patty's Day. My love to all - especially you - until we meet again. xo

Love,

Mary

Carole Medica

March 15, 2021

I think about you often i hope you and John have met up
Rest In Peace

Bud

March 15, 2021

Can't remember why today was more important to write something than any other, maybe I just wanted to say "I think of you very often, and hope you are well in Heaven where you belong, and I hope I get to see you there someday even if I'm only being allowed to visit... ::>))) ... You deserved it way more than I, Bro... God Bless...

Mary

February 7, 2021

Happy 72nd Birthday hon. I can't believe it. I wish so much you were here to see if you would have "handled" it well. LOL. It's even snowing for you - which you know I love. I know you know I'm going through some things and I believe you have put in some good words for me with the big man upstairs. I hope you are celebrating with all the family and friends that are with you. I miss and love you - always.

Love,

Mary

Mary

December 25, 2020

Merry Christmas Hon. It's very different this year as I'm sure you know. First time in a long long time I didn't have Christmas breakfast with the kids and grandkids or Christmas dinner with my side of the family. It's been a rough year. Junior got married. You would have liked her. Shannon is almost done nursing school. Joseph is an electrician like you. All 5 of them are wonderful and have been a real blessing in my life. You are missing so much. You are missed by all of us - extended family and all. As Karen Carpenter sang and you really liked - "Merry Christmas Darling - we're apart that's true.....".......................................and so on. I love you and miss you. Also hard to believe that Jan. 1st would have been 47 years ago we met. A day I'll never forget. Until we meet again.

Love Always,

Carole Medica

March 18, 2020

Miss you Chuck
I hope you John, Jay and Frankie are together again
It's awful here on earth with out you guys

March 17, 2020

Happy St. Patrick's Day Hon. Sixteen years - it's hard to believe. It's really been crazy - as I'm sure you know. Not sure you would be happy with this situation of not being able to just go out and sit with your friends at the bar - lol. On a happier note "junior" is turning 50. That's hard to believe. It doesn't seem like it was almost 42 years ago when we sang Happy 8th Birthday to him at our wedding. He is also getting married!! You would love Stacy. Your lil Shannon is turning 21 - also hard to believe - and Chucky and Bree are graduating and off to college this year. Lilian has graduated and works so hard for what she wants. And Joseph - you'd be so proud he's following in your trade. He's such a hard worker and they are all awesome kids. It makes me sad you're not here to enjoy all of this but I know you are watching over all of them. Joanie and Chucky have done a wonderful job of raising them all. Times can also be trying and I can hear you in my ear at times saying I told you so!!! I hope you know how much you are missed - by so many - and I know you've met so many when they came to join you. I miss and love you - yesterday, today and tomorrow. Much love.

Mary

Mary

March 17, 2019

Happy St. Patrick's Day Hon-

It's rather hard to believe for some reason that you've been gone 15 years today. You are sorely missed and are always in my heart. Today's a tough one - more so than some other anniversaries of yours. Maybe because it was a big birthday this year and then a big anniversary. Who knows - I just know you are missed but are looking down on all of us. I usually have a little Irish saying to post but don't even have that today.

Happy Heavenly Anniversary to you and a Heavenly St. Patrick's Day to you and all our loved ones.

Much love until we meet again.

Love,

Mary

February 7, 2019

Hon-

Happy 70th Birthday!!!!!!! Oh how I wish you were here for this one. I would love to have seen your face and how you handled it. You and I know you didn't handle some of the other "special" ones very well - LOL. You would have hated to have a "party" to celebrate it but we would have done it anyway!! I still can't believe I pulled off a surprise 40th for you - and considering everything - I'm so happy I did. Once you settled in and saw the family and some friends you hadn't seen you were happy about it.

I think of you all the time. When something happens whether good or bad - or when I see the kids and the grandkids - I know you are always there in spirit with us. When certain things happen - I hear you in my ear sometimes telling me "I told you so"!!

I hope all your family and friends that are with you are helping you have a very "special heavenly" birthday. My love to all of you.

I miss you hon and always will. With all my love - have an awesome "heavenly" birthday. Until we meet again.

Love Always,

Mary

Mary

March 17, 2018

Well hon - Happy St. Patrick's Day in heaven again - and it's hard to believe it's 14 years ago today that I got that awful phone call and then had to make those awful phone calls and visits. Some days it seems like yesterday and others it seems so long ago. So many things happen with the kids and grandkids that remind me every day what you are missing - even though I know in my heart that you are watching over them all, smiling and beaming with pride. So many times when something happens I so wish you were here to talk to about it. I miss you and that smile that could just melt my heart at times. Love you always and forever. xoxo

Happy St. Patrick's Day to our family and friends. Irish Blessings to all of you.

May there always be work for your hands to do
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you.

and

May joy and peace surround you,
contentment latch your door,
and happiness be with you now
and bless you evermore!

Love,

Mary

Mary xo

February 7, 2018

Happy Birthday Hon,

Another one goes by without you. I know you and John watched those Eagles win their Super Bowl!! You would have loved this and you'd be at the parade just like your namesake is going to be along with our daughter, grandkids, Joan - you name it. Michael is still an avid Dallas fan so he wants no part of it. If the weather wasn't so lousy they would have probably had the parade today and that would have been so neat!!!

I miss you everyday and I know you hear me when I talk to you and tell you things and ask for your help. It still goes on so please watch over all the family until we meet again one day. Love and miss you very much.

Love,

Bud Donahue

March 18, 2017

Thought of you off and on all day yesterday, Chuck... God Bless...

Mary, tell the boys I said, They are missing the point... St Patty's Day was the Perfect Day - They will never, can never, ever forget now... Can they? Meanwhile, what more perfect day than this to hoist a few in memory of their old man?

Bud

March 18, 2017

Thought of you off and on all day yesterday, Chuck... God Bless...

Mary

March 17, 2017

Happy St. Patrick's Day Hon - Hard to believe you've been gone 13 years today. Sometimes it seems like yesterday but then I remember how long it's been since I've actually seen you and reality sets in. I miss you every day. The boys say you've ruined this day for them. They've actually called it "Dead Dad Day". Leave it to our boys. Many many people will lift their glasses to you today - with all their fond memories of you. You have no idea how missed you are by all. Until we meet again.

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all of our loved ones with you and here.

"May God give you...
For every storm, a rainbow,
For every tear, a smile,
For every care, a promise,
And a blessing in each trial.
For every problem life sends,
A faithful friend to share,
For every sigh, a sweet song,
And an answer for each prayer."

Love and miss you hon.

Love always,

Mary

February 8, 2017

Happy Birthday Chuck -

Must have said that three or four times yesterday, when it was the right day to say it, but I'm gettin' old, and...

Oh well, stuff happens - a lot... Lately...

For what it's worth I say it every year, but don't seem to ever be able to come here to write it... Maybe you even know - that would be cool...

I see that Your Missus mentioned my 70th - Happy to be here... Looking for 70 more... We'll see about that, lol...

Say "Hi" to everyone with you for me...

Love,

Bud

Mary

February 7, 2017

Happy 68th Birthday hon!! I would love to be able to say that in person. I missed Christmas this year but you know why. I hope you met Barb at the gates with a big Bloody Mary of yours that she so loved. She use to kid and wish that you had passed on your recipe to me. I also wished you had been here for Bud's past birthday. I could just picture you teasing him about turning 70!! I hope you have a wonderful birthday in Heaven and celebrate with all the angels - especially our family angels. Please give "My Brat" a kiss. I miss him a lot. I love and miss you every day. Happy Birthday hon.

Love always,

Beverly Nese

July 30, 2016

RIP Chuck! So sorry for your wife and family. I will never forget 8th grade at St. Patricks school.
Beverly Nese

Mary

March 25, 2016

Well Hon I typed a message for your anniversary but for some reason it didn't show. Hard to believe it's been 12 years. I miss you and feel sad when I see all the kids and what you are missing. Joseph and Lilian will be 21 this year - wow - and YOUR SHANNON will be 17 - and going to her junior prom next month - and Bree - who took to you the moment she met you even though she never wanted anyone but her mommy but she went to you - is 14 and of course your namesake just turned 14 too - and a big boy! But then again I know you are watching over them and smiling down on them.

On another note, Happy Anniversary today! Can't believe it was 38 years ago we said I do - but then again when I think of "junior's" birthday tomorrow - and how everyone at the reception sang happy birthday to him on his 8th birthday - it brings back a lot of memories - good ones. You would be proud of the parents Joanie and Chucky have become. I miss you and love you. You have many of our other angels up there with you whom I also miss -- so until we meet again - I miss and love you. Happy 38th!!

Love always,

Mary

March 25, 2016

Well hon I sent a message for your anniversary but it never got posted. Guess I messed up somewhere. I can't believe it's been 12 years. I think of you all the time and miss you and wish you were here to see the kids and grandkids growing up. Joseph and Lilian will be 21 this year, Shannon, 17 in a few days, Bree 14 (who I couldn't believe took to you the moment she met you) and your namesake just turned 14 too! I know you are looking down and watching over all of them and smiling.

On another note - Happy Anniversary today. Sometimes it doesn't seem like 38 years ago but when I think that we celebrated Chucky's 8th birthday that day and everyone sang to him - and being his birthday is tomorrow and I see the man/father he's become - it brings back a lot of good memories from that day and over the years.

Whether it was good times or bad times - I wish you were still here. I miss and love you. You have all our other angels with you so give them my love too....until we meet again. All my love............

Love,

Mary

February 7, 2016

Happy 67th Birthday Hon............I wish you were here so I could do it in person.....and then call you an "old fart"!! :) They decided to have Super Bowl 50 on your birthday too!! I love and miss you every day. With all my love........

Mary

March 17, 2015

Well another year has passed. Walking in to work today just had me relive that day 11 years ago all over and made it so real. I think of you all the time and what COULD have been - but God had different plans for you. You are missing out on so much but I believe in my heart you see it all and are proud - especially of all the grandchildren - and sad for all the heartaches others are having. I miss you. If nothing else we could always talk about things - of course depending on your mood (LOL) - but we really told each other everything. With all that's gone on the past few years I miss that and just to have you there - even to give me a hug - or just to see you smile. Your smile always warmed my heart. I could go on and on but what it comes down to is I really do miss you hon - alot. I know we will see each other again some day. I love you. Happy St. Patrick's Day to my Irishman.

For My Children, My Families and Friends:

For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck and happiness
For today and every day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Love,

Mary

February 7, 2015

Happy 66th Birthday to my Phantom. I sometimes still can't believe you are gone. I haven't written in a while but you know why. 2014 was one hell of a year – and 2015 is not starting out to good either. Anyway – it's your day – even though you weren't very big on making a fuss over it. The grandchildren would have had a say about that!! You are missing out on so much with them but I'm sure you are watching over them. You'd be very proud of them. Happy Birthday Hon. Love and miss you - always. xoxo

Love,

Mary

March 17, 2014

Ten years ago today I got a call that changed a lot of peoples' lives. I'll never forget it. I still see clearly having to tell the kids, Mom and the rest of the family. I do believe you are at peace and that gives me comfort. As I've always said - leave it to an Irishman to go out on
St. Patty's Day - a day the boys said you ruined for them - LOL. Happy St. Patrick's Day and even though it's been ten years - I still miss you and wish you were here. But until we meet again............

To our family and friends:

May your troubles be less
And your blessings be more
And nothing but happiness
Come through your doors

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Love,

Mary

February 7, 2014

Happy 65th Birthday Hon! Wow! Wish you were here to "rub it in" - LOL. We talked about these days many times. Hard to believe and sadder that you're not here with all of us to celebrate it - BUT - it's a special birthday up in heaven because it's the first birthday in ten years you get to spend with Mom. I wish you were both here. Happy Birthday!!!! Love and miss you very much.

Love,

Mary

January 1, 2014

1/1/74 - 1/1/2014 Well it was 40 years ago today I met you - the love of my life. I knew it from our first date. I fell head over heels. We didn't have it easy but I wouldn't change it for anything. I knew what it was to really love and to be loved. Without you I wouldn't have three beautiful children, 5 wonderful grandchildren and a second family and friends that I would have never known. I'm sure you are watching over our children and grandchildren (some need a little more watching and guidance than others) - and now Mom is too. Happy New Year and Happy 40th Hon. I miss and love you.

Love,

Mary

December 26, 2013

Merry Christmas Hon. It's been ten Christmases without you. Hard to believe. But I know you are spending it with Mom - and that is a good thing. I honestly am glad to see them come and go. You are always with me because you always have a piece of my

Love,

March 25, 2013

March 25, 1978. Wow - Chuck if you were still here with us we'd be celebrating our 35th. It's a day I'll treasure forever. And to think we sang Happy Birthday at the reception to Chucky who was only 8 then and will be celebrating another birthday tomorrow. How time flies. Wish you were here with me for today!! Happy Anniversary hon. Love and miss you. xo

Love,
Mary

March 17, 2013

Happy St. Patrick's day hon. Ten St. Patrick's day without MY Irish Phantom. These past few months have been like living this nightmare over and over. Knowing you're at peace helps - just a little - but I still wish you were here. I miss and love you every day. xoxo

To Family and Friends:

May love and laughter light your days, and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours, wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons
bring the best to you and yours.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

Love,
Mary

February 7, 2013

Thinking of you today, May you be forever in Peace. Joan

February 7, 2013

Happy 64th Birthday hon. I never would have thought that when I saw you and wished you Happy Birthday 9 years ago that it would be my last in person. I think of you always and wish you were here - but today is your day and we all wish you Happy Birthday and think of you with love.

Love,
Mary

Mary

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas Hon. This Christmas seems like you've been gone forever. Maybe that's because it's been a long tough year and I'm hoping 2013 will be a better one. I love and miss you and always will. Merry Christimas Darling.............we're apart it's true...............but you know the rest of that one. Love you. Always in my heart.

March 18, 2012

Chuck Had a few for you!!!!!

Carole

Mary

March 17, 2012

Well here we are again - eight years. It's your day hon - maybe this should be St. Chuck's day instead of St. Patrick's - hmmm - don't think so - lol. Today we will all think of you and remember you and many will raise a glass and toast you. Eight or Eighteen - I miss and love you always. Happy St. Patrick's Day to my irishman!

To Family and Friends:

May love and laughter lite your days,
and warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world,
with joy that long endures.
May all life's passing seasons bring
the best to you and yours.

Love,

Mary

February 7, 2012

Well here's to another birthday hon. Happy #63!!! You may be gone - but are never forgotten. Happy Birthday wishes from all of us. We love and miss you!!

Love,

Mary

December 25, 2011

Merry Christmas hon. It's hard to believe it's been 8 Christmases without you. The kids are good and the grandkids are wonderful. It's good times with all the family and wish you were here. Love and miss you.

Love,

Mary

June 19, 2011

Happy Father's Day hon. This is way too many Father's Days you've been gone but never forgotten. I see so much of you in our children. I miss you, Dad and Pop so much and will think of you all fondly today. I know a new angel was called home yesterday and I'm sure you greeted him when he arrived. Take good care of him. My love as always to you and to Dad, Pop and our new angel. Love and miss you always. xoxox

P.S. Happy Father's Day Uncle Clem. You will be missed more than you know. Love you. RIP 6-18-11

Love,

Mary

March 17, 2011

Happy St. Patrick's Day dear! Not a day I remember fondly but like I've said many times - leave it to you to make sure it's a day I'll never forget. Seven years - wow - yet sometimes it seems like yesterday. Your sons and others will raise their glasses to you today! You are missed so much by all of us and we all will remember you with love today. I miss and love you every day. xo

To our children and family:

May the sun shine, all day long,
everything go right, and nothing wrong.
May those you love bring love back to you, and may all the wishes you wish come true!
~Irish Blessing

Love,

Mary

February 7, 2011

Wow - another year has passed without you on this - your 62nd birthday - but we all remember and wish you Happy Birthday - especially me. I love and miss you always and so much at times - it still hurts. Happy Birthday Hon. xoxo

Love,

Mary

January 1, 2011

Well hon - it's 2011 and although I think of you everyday - you've been especially on my mind over these holidays. We should be celebrating the new year together and our having met 37 years ago. At times like this I miss you so much more. I know our Lady is with you and I know you know that wasn't easy. I'm glad to see 2010 go and hope this year is a good one - especially for our kids. The boys have had a tough one and our daughter is good - and she's still waiting for that number from you!! You'd be so proud of the grandchildren too and how they've grown. And your Mom and your brothers especially miss you too. Well Happy New Year my love. I miss and love you always.

Love,

Joan Donahue

March 29, 2010

hey, I thought it would be a good idea to let you know that you are thought of and thanks for visiting me so I can pass on messages, the kids all of them Chucky Joanie and Michael are so great, and it is wonderful to see that they have grown into fine adults, The grands are just that grand
they do make me proud. Nice to see that people still visit the site.
with love to you Joan

Marianne Di Martino

March 17, 2010

Dear Helen, Mary & Family. Just wanted you guy's to know, today your in our thoughts & prayers, on Chuck's 6 anniversary, we miss him so much. Love
fom the Di Martino Family

Mary

March 17, 2010

Happy Saint Patrick's Day to my irishman! Though St. Patty's Day isn't quite the same these past 6 years, today our sons will celebrate their heritage - but mostly they will be honoring you. Our family and friends will raise many a glass to you today! Love and Miss you always. xoxo

To Our Family and Friends - a little Irish toast for you today:

Here's to you and yours, And to mine and ours, And if mine and ours ever come across you and yours, I hope you and yours will do as much for mine and ours and mine and ours have done for you and yours!

Happy St. Patrick's Day to all.

Love,

February 7, 2010

Happy Birthday Hon - it's your day and they are holding the Super Bowl today in your honor - lol. You loved watching the Super Bowl which will just add to my thoughts and heartache today and how much I miss you. Happy 61st!!

Love,

Mary
xoxo

December 25, 2009

Merry Christmas Hon - I'm not sorry to see 2009 go - it's been a long tough year - but you will never not be with me. I love and miss you so much. Merry Christmas Darling.........we're apart it's true.............and you know the rest!!

Love,

Mary

June 22, 2009

Chuck,

Yeah, it's me - 'Big Brother", or as you would more than likely put it - "Older Brother"...

I could probably write everyday, and sometimes I wish I had - I think of you everyday, and often talk to you about things that are going on at the time - yes, I see the Butterfly sometimes... I know you're there...

This particular Father's Day I saw Mary's note, and decided the time was right for me to put my 'two cents' in here for the first time since the eulogy (I hope you liked that by the way - I already talked with you about that so no need to re-hash, besides my next point is the reason I'm here today...

Recently the family met up at Johnny's, and I was once again reminded of how impressed I am becoming with "Youngest Chuck"...

I have always called you "Oldest Chuck" (behind your back, of course), and Son Number One "Young Chuck", and it occurs your Grandson needs a name (from me - I like to give everyone a 'pet name'). I think this is a good one. I just don't know what I'll call Chuck The Fourth -maybe that's what it'll be, I don't know... we'll see...

Anyway (yeah, I know I talk too much - what's new, eh?...lol), aside from his being a tad too shy (it will pass, I'm sure) Youngest Chuck is growing into a really nice little boy -

I'm sure you are really proud with the way Young Chuck has grown into a really good man (Only a really good man can raise a really good child - in my world, anyway...) who is becoming a really Good Father...

Hard to believe, isn't it? - How we (Yes, you - And, me) go through life making one mistake after another, after another, and yet some things come out right anyway - in spite of our best efforts to screw it up, however unintentional those efforts may have been.

It's way early, I know, but Youngest Chuck appears to have a much better chance of making this world a better place than we did, or actually did.

The thing to know now is - If it weren't for you, none of the good he will ever do would have ever been.

I believe you deserve at least a small portion of the credit for that...

God Bless,

'Big Brother' Buddy
Father's Day 6-21-09

~ Bud from Bechtelsville

Mary

June 21, 2009

How I wish you were here today especially for the kids and grandkids. Happy Father's Day hon - to you, Dad and Pop. Love and miss you.

Mary

March 25, 2009

To you - on Our Day - with all my love that you've had for the past 31+ years. Wish you were here. Miss and love you. Happy Anniversary!

Love,

Mary

March 17, 2009

Five years ago you left so many of us so sad and heartbroken - and yet sometimes it only seems like yesterday I was looking in those eyes and at that smile of yours that I loved so much. You are always in my heart and always will be. Our children and families remember you always and will honor you today. Love you always and miss you very much. xoxo

For My Children, My Families and Friends:

For each petal on the shamrock
This brings a wish your way
Good health, good luck and happiness
For today and every day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Love,

Helen Wilson

February 7, 2009

You're gone but will never be forgotten especially on your birthday Love you Mom

February 7, 2009

Wow! Hon - to see your face on this special day, to watch and listen to you being teased - especially by your brothers - would be priceless. I remember how "depressed" you were when you turned 30 - it was actually pretty funny. You were never big on "surprises" but I got you when you turned 40 and I would have loved to have been able to try and do that again. To see that look and smile of surprise would be everything. I hope you realize all the wishes, the jokes, the teasing - but most of all the love being sent to you today - on your special day - and how much you are missed.

Happy 60th Birthday Hon!!!! I love and miss you so much.

Love,
Mary

December 25, 2008

Christmas is a day we especially miss those we love and are no longer here on Earth with us. I miss you everyday but today how I wish you were here to see how our family has grown. You must be smiling when you look down on the children and grandchildren especially. Well another "Merry Christmas Darling". It may be without you but you are not forgotten.

Love and Miss You Always.

Mary xo

March 25, 2008

Wow - 30 years ago today you were so nervous up on that altar. To really be celebrating our 30th anniversary - and to be in Hawaii like you always dreamed - would have been a dream come true for us. Unfortunately, the Good Lord had other plans for you. On special days such as this, those plans are just too hard to understand. I'd rather be saying this to you in person, on that plane or on an island, but I know you know how I feel. To you - on our day.........I love and miss you.

Love,

Mary

Helen Wilson

March 17, 2008

Where does the time go. Hard to believe it's been 4 years. I can now think of the funny things you've said and smile. Still miss you.
Love Mom

March 17, 2008

Always remember to forget
The things that made you sad.
But never forget to remember
The things that made you glad.

Four years ago you made us all so sad and on this day it's hard to forget the sadness, but too many times you've made us smile, especially me, and for that we will always be glad.

Not a day goes by Hon that I don't miss you and that smile of yours. What I wouldn't give for one of your hugs. With all my love that's always been yours.

And on this day, to our children, family and friends, remember this:

Wherever you go and whatever you do,
May the luck of the Irish (Chuck?) be there with you.

Love,

Mary

John Donahue

February 12, 2008

Happy Birthday Bro, 59 years, hard to believe. You will always be with us, life is short memories are forever. And by the way, whenever you and Pop decide to stop breaking my chops I would appreciate it.

Helen Wilson

February 7, 2008

59 years ago today you were born
in the Philadelphia Naval Hospital
On a Monday at 1:21 pm
all that is left are memories
Love you and miss you Mom

Helen Wilson

February 7, 2008

I remember so well 59 years ago today Phila. Naval hospital
Monday 1:21 pm you were born
All that's left are memories
Miss you Chuck Love you Mom

February 7, 2008

A special day for remembering a very special person - especially to me - and to all his family and friends. Happy 59th Birthday My Love. Miss and Love You.

Mary

December 25, 2007

This is a time for family...and ours is missing you and our loved ones gone before...sometimes more than others....this is one of those "more times". As one of your favorite Xmas songs says, "Merry Christmas Darling - we're apart that's true....but in my dreams...I'm Christmasing with you...." - I miss you so much.

Merry Christmas to our families - here and with you.

Love,
Mary

Mary

March 25, 2007

Hon - We all miss you on so many days - especially "your" days, but today is "ours" - one of the happiest days of my life - 29 years ago. Just like 29 years ago we will be singing Happy Birthday to your namesake - only he's 37 - not 8 - a wonderful grown man and Dad - but as Mom said on your anniversary - I know you'll be there with all of us - especially Chucky and me today. With all my love, a hug and kiss - Happy Anniversary Hon. I really miss you.

Love You Always,

Three years and I miss you so much. Happy St. Patrick's Day to My Irishman! All My Love Always, Mary

March 17, 2007

In My Pocket

I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.

My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.

They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.

Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.

But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.

March 16, 2007

CHUCK
THOSE WE LOVEDON'T GO AWAY
THEY WALK BESIDE US EVERY DAY
UNSEEN UNHEARD BUT ALWAYS NEAR
STILL LOVEDSTILL MISSED AND VERY DEAR LOVE MOM

Marianne Di Martino

March 14, 2007

Dear Helen, Mary, Joan, Chucks Children, & Grandchildren,.......Well its almost 3 years now, that Chuch has left us for a far and better place....We miss him so, the good times and the bad, you could always count on Chuck being their for you....The other week, Perry had a dream about Chuck, he shared with me what he could remember....It was a short but Happy little bit strange dream.....I also that a.m. had a dream about Pete, which I rarely do.......So just maybe the two of them are up to their old tricks,....Chuck was the GREATEST guy, so unique !!!! We treasure all our memories !!! A special Thanks to Buddy, John, & Tommy for maintaining the Guest Book on line, it's such a special tribute to Chuck and his life. LOVE U's from the Di Martino's CIAO .......(Marianne) XXXX's

February 7, 2007

Happy 58th Birthday Hon - you may not be here with us but you are never forgotten - and on your day you are remembered with so much love. You should only know how much you are missed and the voids you have left with all of us. Until we meet again, I miss and love you so much.

With All My Love - That's Always Yours,

Mary

Sandy Gallagher

August 23, 2006

To all of Chuck's family: Please accept my deepest sympathy. Loss of our loved ones is never easy and their presence is missed for a very long time. While I had not seen, talked to, nor even heard about Chuckie in a very long time, I was saddened by the news. I know he was a very dynamic and loving personality. His memory will never fade thanks to the love of all his family and friends.

God bless you all. Sandy Okarski Gallagher

Love, Mary

August 19, 2006

Hon - some days are harder than others - but this month has just been continuous days of missing you so much. How I wish I could just have a big hug. Miss and love you - always.

Mary

March 25, 2006

If only to be able to say it to your face - Happy 28th Hon - so with this wish for our day I send to you with all my love.

Love and Miss You.

Helen Wilson

March 19, 2006

Hi Chuck Sorry I'm late but the message is still the same MISS YOU

Love Mom

Carole Medica

March 18, 2006

Hey Chuck, I can hardly believe you have been gone two years now. John & I both think of you often especially when we visit the grandchildren and or your children. You know you will always be around because of them. Rest in Peace Chuck and give Lorraine a hug for me

Love Carole

Mary

March 17, 2006

"Where Irish Angels gather round - Heavenly joy and love abound!"

To My Irish Angel - today you are especially remembered by your family and friends - but for the two years since you've been gone - my life just isn't the same. My heart still aches to see your smile, look into those eyes I know so well and feel the warmth of your presence near. Only God knows how much I really miss you.

Happy St. Patrick's Day and may you feel all the love you will be remembered with especially today and every day.

Love,

Mary

February 7, 2006

It seems like yesterday that I did this in person but my heart tells me different. You may be gone but you are never forgotten - especially today. Happy Birthday Sweetheart. Miss and Love you always.

Love,

Helen Wilson

February 7, 2006

Happy birthday Chuck

Still missing you can't fill that hole Love Mom

Joan Coghlan

February 7, 2006

Happy Birthday Pop-pop

Love Joseph,Shannon & Bree

Mary

December 25, 2005

You know this is my favorite time of the year - but it's just not the same - something is missing - YOU! Merry Christmas Darling. I know you were listening today and I know you were so proud of your Joe-Joe today - and I told him so.

Love Always and Forever,

September 17, 2005

To My Phantom - To know you're at PEACE has given me great comfort these past 18 months BUT my heart - even though a huge piece went with you that day - still aches and wishes you were here with me. I miss you sooo much. My love always and forever.

Mary xo

May 31, 2005

My heart still aches like it was yesterday and my life is so empty without you - my Phantom. I miss you so much.

Love,
Mary xoxo

March 25, 2005

Happy "Our" Day Hon - 27 times. A day I'll always remember and cherish. Oh how I wish you were here. Love and miss you.

Mary xoxo

JOAN

March 17, 2005

We will drink to you today and remember!!!you are missed and loved

Sing with the angels

Donna Donahue

March 17, 2005

A year ago we lost you Chuck. A year to think, reflect, reminisce and miss you. I don't think time heals so much as it gives us a chance to have a different perspective on things. To give our hearts a chance to take root in the loss of someone and grow for those still here. To give us the opportunity to take the time to communicate, spend time with and love those who are dear to us.

Chuckie can only be described in my mind as someone truly "unique". I know in my heart that he had lots of love in him that maybe couldn't always quite find a way out. But we knew it was there. Just as we all had lots of love for him.

We all have little dvd players in our heads of our own memories of him. They are exlusive only to each one of us and we have the great opportunity to play them over and over just for our viewing. Mine is of his smile and his quick wit. Whenever I saw him he always gave me a hug and a kiss hello and goodbye. And he always told me he loved me. He had that way to make you feel special sometimes. I take these memories of him as gifts that he gave me for the rest of my life. Gifts I hope I can share with all of you.

But I think the gift he left all of us was to make each one of us want to love each other a little more and to realize that family is precious. What a gift it would be to have that little personal dvd in each one of us as we go through life to remember each other by.

So, here's to you Chuck! I feel fortunate that I met you all those years ago and I thank you for the gifts you left with me. I hope I use them well.

With love,

Donna

March 17, 2005

It's hard to believe that the worst day of my life - seems like yesterday - and it was a year ago already. The emotions - the phone call I received - the ones I had to make - the people I had to tell - have all flooded back these past few days and it seemed like it was only yesterday. I'm sure I've not "moved on" as well as you'd like but you also knew when you left me that that wouldn't be easy for me. I thank God everyday for our children and especially our grandchildren who really have been my salvation - they make me smile - but then again you know that too. I try to be strong for the kids and Mom but sometimes it's just too hard. What does help is knowing that you are "home" and have found peace. I pray for that for you every day.

Hon, there isn't anything I haven't said to you over the past year that doesn't let you know how much I miss you, or how much I love you, but then you know that too because you've had my heart and more for over 31 years and you took it with you.

I believe the saying that time heals all is true - but it's a slow process - very slow.

To My Irish Phantom - Happy St. Patrick's Day:

"May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields and, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN, may God hold you in the palm of is hand."

I love and miss you - always and forever.

ME xoxo

P.S. I tell people all the time - leave it to an Irishman to "go out" on St. Patrick's Day but then that's you - doing it YOUR WAY! xo

Helen Wilson

March 16, 2005

Are there any Angels who'll collect all our tears When a child is taken from us The flowing of tears is bountiful In the Lord we need to put our trust

Love Mom

Tom Donahue

March 16, 2005

Hard to believe isn't it? Chucks' been gone a year already. I suppose though, that to some the opposite is true in that time has stood still and that every day missing him seems like an eternity. Nonetheless, we all miss him and wish that he were still here with us.

It's been quite a while since I thought I had anything to contribute to this site. In fact, I actually made it a point not to . While I really do like the idea of it I realized rather quickly that it was not therapeutic for me. However, as the weeks and months passed, I read each new entry and began to see that it truly does have merit. It seems to have a different purpose for each of us and in some ways keeps us connected.

This epiphany didn't strike me all at once and seems to have emerged and become a little clearer with each passing day. Who knows, maybe Chuck's been trying to tell me something. Maybe I'm supposed to pass on a message or something. Maybe you all got it already and it's me that just slow.

I think back on the flood of emotions a year ago and it seems to me we probably all had two common thoughts. The first which was specific to Chuck was in beating ourselves up for not taking a few minutes to stop by or call and just say "Hey". I mean really, how much could that have cost? The second common thought was that we weren't going to let it happen again with others that are close to us. Maybe I'm wrong but I'll bet there were more than just a few of "guess who called or guess who stopped by today" going on for a few weeks or even a few months after Chuck's death.

But hey, life goes on. Probably each and every one of us is back where we were 13 months ago. Or again, maybe it's just me. Be that as it may, I thought it important to pass on the "Message". For me, it's simply to put a little less effort into looking where I'm going and to stop to reflect occasionally, on where I've been and who got me there. So here's a warning to you all... that next telephone ring or doorbell might just be me.

Now, in honor of Chucky on this Saint Patrick's day I leave you with these Irish Blessings:

May joy and peace surround you,

Contenment latch your door,

And happiness be with you now,

And bless you evermore.

May the wind blow always at your back,

May the rain fall gently on your fields,

May the sun shine warmly on your shoulders,

And until we meet again,

May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Cead Mile Failte!

February 17, 2005

Hon - times eleven - I send to you in Heaven - all my love. Oh how I miss you.

ME
xxxooo

February 7, 2005

To My Phantom - it's your day - Happy Birthday Sweetheart! You may be gone but you are never forgotten - ever! Oh how I miss you.

All My Love, MAD xoxo

Joan Donahue

January 24, 2005

Hey,

Time goes by and I think of you,

I believe that you truly are with

the Lord, and that can ease all of

our hearts, you are missed.

Love ya joan

January 17, 2005

Hon - Ten months has been tough enough but the next few weeks will be even harder without you here for them, your Mom's 80th, our Michael's 21st and your namesake, Chas. III, turns 3, let alone yours. I miss you every day and I know Mom/Michael/Chucky will miss you especially on their special days, we all will. You're never forgotten.

I love you. xoxoxo

January 1, 2005

31 years ago today - your smile/your eyes just did me in - I fell head over heels and still am. Happy New Year and Happy 31st Hon!

Love and miss you so much!

xoxoxoxoxo

December 25, 2004

Hon - as one of your favorite singers - Karen Carpenter sings - "Merry Christmas Darling - we're apart that's true...but I can dream and in my dreams I'm Christmasing with you............" - and always will be. Merry Christmas - I love and miss you very much.

xoxoxoxoxo

Charmaine Rinelli

December 19, 2004

Hey Chuck...I know it's been awhile and I'm so sorry I didn't sign in and wish you a Happy Turkey Day!!! I really feel like I know you so well cause I have such a great friendship with your Mom...I can just imagine what it's like up there in Heaven getting ready for Jesus's birthday...Must be really kewl...Well, please say Hey to my kin up there and I'll be in touch at Christmas...Love ya, Char

December 17, 2004

Time's just flying by but not a minute's passed these last 9 months without me missing you.

xoxoxoxoxo

November 17, 2004

Time may help heal but no matter how much time passes it isn't enough for how much I miss you.

xxxooo

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