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for Charles Armeli
Larry Shurilla
May 12, 2014
I express my heartfelt condolences to the Armeli family. I am shocked and saddened as I just learned of Chuck's passing. I knew Chuck as we both ran the high hurdles at Madison High School in the late 1970s. Chuck was a lot of fun to be with and was a kind soul. My prayers are with you all and may you take comfort with your fond memories of Chuck and the hope of eternal life.
sue gross
May 6, 2009
I just found out about Chuck's passing. I,too, knew him from long ago at Engleburg school. We went to the same schools until graduation in 1977. His picture was one of the ones I would check out first in the yearbooks (I had a crush on him since 6th grade). I remember going to Pepino's on Villard often. They had the best pizza,and I could maybe catch a glimpse of Chuck, he was still so cute. I still have a Pepino's magnet on my refridge! My prayers go out to the family, may you be comforted by knowing how many people were touched by Chuck's life.
Todd Nelson
April 28, 2009
I was saddened and affected when I learned of Chuck's passing today. A few of us remember Chuck as the only guy at Samuel Morse Jr High School who drove a car. I know he made a lot of friends in James Madison High School and beyond. He has a truly great gift that he shared with many of us and that never leaves us. My sympathies to his family and friends.
Nancy McNeil (Ritter)
April 22, 2009
I just found out last evening of the passing of Chuck Armeli. I worked at the Oconomowoc and Menomonee Falls Pepino's. My deepest sympathies to the entire Armeli family and the extended family of Pepino's employees.
Linda (Wagner) Mueller
April 17, 2009
My prayers are with the Armeli family. I have not seen Chuck since Madison's 25th reunion. Always had a smile. He will be missed.
Jim Vogl
April 16, 2009
Dear Joe, I was shocked when my parents called me to tell me that Chuck had passed. I remember him well from Burroughs Junior High and Madison High School. He was a great guy and athlete. I hadn't seen him since high school but I know my parents, Bill and Pat see you occasionally. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and Chuck's family.
Scott Nichol
April 16, 2009
Dear Joe, My prayers are with you and your family. I will always remember working with Chuck and how he liked talking about the Packers. There was also the one day he had some trouble and he and I become closer after that day. When he returned to work the next day and gave me a bear hug I knew he had a huge heart.
Sandy Riccobono
April 16, 2009
Dear Joe, it is with shock and deep sorrow to hear of your brother Chuck. I am so sorry that we are not there physically but are present with our thoughts,hearts and prayers. It is very difficult to loose a loved one. Chuck was a wonderful, respectful young man and we will always remember him. May God give you and your family the strength to get through this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy and love to the entire Armeli Family, Tom & Sandy Riccobono & Family
Liz Glascom
April 15, 2009
The Armelis-
I am sorry to hear of this tragic loss. I know the strength your family has, and hope it helps you all through the rough days ahead.
Karen Miller-Banket
April 14, 2009
To The Armeli Family,
I am, so very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. We went to Junior High School together and he was my very "first crush" as a young girl. I will always remember him affectionally as we "all" remember our first crushs! He was a friend when we were kids and I regret not taking the time to meet his wife and daughter. My heart goes to his family, wife and daughter. I believe he is now at peace and in God's hands.
Karen Miller-Banket (Rian's sister)
Kim Labinski(Meye)
April 14, 2009
April, So sorry to hear of the loss of your husband Chuck. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your daughter Amanda and all of your family.My family and I have many of fond family get togethers at Pepinos for dinner on Villard,Appelton Ave and now in Men.Falls- Our favorite place for pizza!
You and I go way back-Burroughs Junior High.We may have lost touch, but my heart saddens for you and I hope God gives you strength during this difficult time and always to see you through this.
Wendy Reeves
April 14, 2009
I just heard "Judge Gino" Salamone talk about Chuck's passing on WKLH. Although I did not know him personally, I remember him from high school, and have a few friends in the restaurant industry that knew him well. My deepest sympathies to the entire Armeli family and may your memories of him give you strength and courage at this difficult time.
Rian Miller
April 13, 2009
I just heard of Chuck's passing and am deeply saddened. My heartfelt sympathies go out to the entire Armeli family. As a friend of Tony's I worked at the original Pepino's on Villard Avenue at age 16. Although three years younger, Chuck was very mature for his age. He used to like riding with me delivering pizzas and we shared many laughs. I can remember him laughing so hard, so many times. Chuck had a lot of joy in his heart. I'm glad that I knew him.
Rian Miller & Family
Wendy Raml-Kraemer
April 13, 2009
To April, Amanda, and the entire Armeli family,
I am very sorry to hear about Chuck's passing. My deepest sympathy and prayers are with all of you.
JOHNNIE WALKER
April 13, 2009
ARMELI FAMILY
I WAS VERY SADDENED TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF CHUCK.I WILL KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS AS YOU GO THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Jackie (West) LaVigne
April 13, 2009
April, Amanda and all the Armeli family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked at Pepinos on Bradley where April Trained me. I also worked at Pepinos on Villard and Pepinos on Silver Spring.
My sister-in-law (Cindy) dated Chuck when they went
to Samuel Morse School.
MAY THE ENTIRE FAMILY TAKE COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT YOU NOW HAVE A SPECIAL GUARDIAN ANGEL WATCHING OVER YOU.
Patti & Gary Kanngieser
April 13, 2009
To the entire Armeli family. Gary and I are very sad to hear about the loss of Chuck. His bright smile will be remembered.
valerie pizzino
April 13, 2009
May God Bless You And Your Family In This Time Of Sorrow. I Know The Pain And Hurt All Of You Are Going Thru.. As u Must Know I Lost My Sister Debra May 19th Of 2008.. Love and Peace
Valerie Pizzino,, Las Vegas, Nv
Patti & Gary Kanngieser
April 13, 2009
To the entire Armeli family, Gary and I are very sad to hear about the loss of Chuck. His bright smile will be remembered.
David Sorenson
April 13, 2009
To the entire Armeli family:
Chuck was taken from us much too soon. Our sympathies go out to the entire family, especially April and Amanda. Chuck was not only a great man, and human being, he was also a very close friend to me throughout the years.
May he rest in peace. My only regret is not having stayed in closer contact recently. There are many wonderful memories to be cherished.
David Sorenson and Family
Gino Salomone
April 13, 2009
Chuck was one of my best friends. We had so many good times including our trips to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Muhammad Ali's training camp. We reconnected in the last few years and he was always supportive and caring. I have nothing but good memories and am so saddened at his loss. Sympathies to the entire Armeli Family from myself, my Mom, and my sister Linda.
Jody Hall(Wade)
April 12, 2009
Dear Armeli Family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Chuck will be missed.
Anthony Pipito
April 12, 2009
To the entire Armeli Family, it hurts me to hear of such a great loss. My prayers go out to all of you. Chuck was always good to me. I'll miss and never forget him.
April 12, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Armeli Family.
Michael, Lynn and Rebecca Enea
Dale Walikainen
April 11, 2009
Best Friends
I met Chuck at Engleburg Elementary. He was my first best-friend. Friendship with an Armeli came with benefits: Sunday spaghetti dinners, being treated like a family member and witnessing the dream of a family business come to life.
Friendship also meant work. Delivering the Journal on a beautiful day when there were a million other things I'd rather be doing, trudging through the snow when I should have been in my warm bed at 4am on Sunday oblivious to the cold outside. At Pepinos I diced bags of the most potent onions ever grown. Writing and rewriting this Guest Book entry brought back all those tears. I enjoyed helping Chuck with the groceries. From the basement kitchen I would toss cans to him. He would place them on the shelves as fast as I could toss them. For him this was practice catching the winning touchdown. I remember his mother was proud of both of us when we got our first job together stocking shelves at STOP-N-GO.
Chuck the Chick Magnet
I remember a horde of screaming girls chasing him during a school recess. He literally was doing laps around the playground with half the school in pursuit. I guess he didn't want to get caught that day. He tried to teach me how to be smooth with the ladies. He must have realized he couldn't teach charisma and good looks. But he was my best friend, he tried.
Football. Anywhere. Anytime.
I remember coming from STOP-N-GO. There was an empty lot behind the store. A father was watching his son and a classmate toss around a football. The father started taunting us. We took the challenge. We shut the two kids out and quickly ran up the score. He never taunted us again.
Parent teacher conference day, no school a big rain soaked lot and a bunch of friends. The mud, the battle, the big plays ... this is how I will always remember Chuck ... playing the game he loved.
Fran D'Amato
April 11, 2009
I was shocked when I heard of Chuck's passing. Chuck was my first boss many years ago when I worked at Pepino's on Villard and Silverspring. My prayers go out to the entire family.
Lambo
April 11, 2009
Dear Armeli Families,
We Extend a Heartfelt Sympathy to you.
Warmly,
Pat and Marlys
Hans & Marijo Weissgerber
April 11, 2009
To April, Amanda and the Armeli family. We are so sad to see a wonderful man leave a great family, and many friends, too early in life. Our prayers are with the Armeli family. We will all miss Chuck and his Italian sausages on the 4th of July.
joanne omelina
April 10, 2009
To the family, friends and relatives of Chuck Armeli. My prayers and love are with each and everyone of you. My heart truly broke when I heard of Chuck's death. I have spend countless hour's of endless day's going over picture's and memories of him, I thank God I have hundred's of such, although at this time they are way to painful to go to again for a very long time. I know one day they will bring me happiness as the pain gives way to happy memories, as it will in everyone's heart's, soul's and mind's. There are also way too many examples to pick one or two to write about here and now. He was such a huge and important part of my life for many, many years, I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM AS WELL AS ALWAYS HOLD HIM WITH LOVE IN MY HEART. as well as the love of the whole family.
---with forever heartfelt love and friendship, Joanne L. Omelina, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Donna Ledzki
April 10, 2009
To Tony, Anna & the entire Armeli Family,
So sorry to here about the passing of your brother Chuck. I went to school with you Anna and Tony and I want to send my deepest sympathy to you and your entire family. My heart goes out to all of you. Please know that you are in my prayers. You have my deepest sympathy.
Donna (Rudolph) Ledzki
Dick and Diana Ritter
April 10, 2009
Diana and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. Chuck was a good guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with April and the entire Armeli family.
Dick and Diana Ritter
Jimmy Fortunato
April 10, 2009
I was very sad to hear about Chuck. It was Gods plan. I only regret that I did not keep in touch with him, the family, and everyone that was such a Great part of my life for so many years. I hope everyone will contact me so we can catch up. I have Great football memories of Chuck in High school and College. To this day I see him in school and during the family football games, running down the sideline after catching a pass and his long strides. He was unstopable when he didn't want to be caught. I can still picture us working together in the Old Days and the after work trips to Pike Lake and his Karate lessons with Vince. I know I will see him someday again in Heaven. Now, I miss him more than ever. May GOD BLESS HIM AND EVERYONE that has been fortunate enough to have known him.
Richard Paradowski
April 10, 2009
To the entire Armeli Family
We are sorry to hear about Chuck. He is in our prayers as is the rest of the Family.
Sincerely, The Richard & Sue Paradowski Family
April 9, 2009
Armeli Family,
We are truly saddened to hear of Chucks passing. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayer.
Dominic & Maria(LoIacono) Carini.
Carol Podolske (Straub)
April 9, 2009
My condolences to the entire Armeli Family.
To me Chuck will always be "Stayin' Alive" and driving his forest green Camaro.
Tony Campanelli
April 9, 2009
On behalf of the Campanelli family I want
to express our heartfelt sympathy to Joe, Sam,Tony, Anna and the entire Armeli Family. Words cannot express the sense of loss we share with you this day.
Jeff Kowal
April 9, 2009
Jane and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. Chuck is in God's embrace and your family is in our prayers. Love,
Jeff & Jane Kowal
Karen Sullivan ( Vogl )
April 9, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Chuck. My family lived next door to the Armeli family on 85th St in Milwaukee for many years. My sister Nancy grew up with Chuck. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Kim Wendelborn (nee Schultz)
April 9, 2009
We are so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. My mom, I & my sister all worked at the Pepino's on Villard many years ago. Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire Armeli & Pepino's family.
Dana Volden
April 9, 2009
My deepest condolances go out to you April and Amanda also the entire Armeli family.I was privellaged to have worked for and have Chuck and the rest of the family as a part of my life.I worked for chuck for a good part of ten years.So many memories and life lessons were givin to me with the time I was blessed to have known Chuckie Smooth.Forever in my heart you will remain there with me Chuck.
Maria Normand (Raffaele)
April 9, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Chuck. My heart goes out to all of you. I have great memories of him going back to when we were young kids. He will be missed. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Lora Stangler
April 9, 2009
On behalf of my brother and myself our prayers and thoughts are with the Armeli Family. We worked at the Oconomowoc Pepino's many years ago and have fond memories of Chuck.
Sincerely,
Lora Murray-Stangler
David Murray, Washington, DC
Peggy Wolfe (nee Quirk)
April 9, 2009
Chuck will always be a huge part of my life's memories since the day he walked into my life back in 1992 at Pepino's on Appleton & Silver Spring. From morning trips to the South Side to his beloved dog Flay-ta-Flay.........."may God hold you in the palm of his hand until we meet again"
April 9, 2009
To the entire Armeli Family
I was so sorry to hear about Chuck. Please know that you are in my prayers. You have my deepest sympathy.
Sincerely, Angela Rupcich (LaRosa)
Ft. Myers Beach, FL
Jessica Singsheim
April 9, 2009
I am deepened with sadness, I have known the Armeli family for 12 years. Was part of the "original" crew of the Sussex Pepino's when it opened! My entire immediate family worked there includidng brother Keith, who was there for 10 years! i send my deepest sympathy and all my prayers to the entire Armeli family! "Uncle Chuck" was a huge part of our lives and he will be missed! AND ALWAYS remembered! I love you guys!
April 9, 2009
April, Amanda and the entire Armeli family:
We are all very sorry about Chuck. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of family and friends comfort you and the memories you have last forever.
Scott, Donna, Ashley and Matthew Sylla, Oconomowoc, WI
Tina Schrimpf
April 9, 2009
I am very sorry for the whole family ecspecially April and Amanda. I have known your whole family since Pepino's opened in Sussex. My cousin Keith and best friend Dana worked for Chuck for many years and I patroned there quite a few times. My deepest sympathy to all of you. My prayers are with you all.
Tina Schrimpf
Lynn Chojnacki
April 9, 2009
I am very sorry to all of this family,I have known Chuck since school (Samuel Morse) .We parted our ways untill my daughter worked for him in Hartland, and spoke highly of him as a person and a boss. I know how tight of a family this is, my prayers go out to all of you.
Lynn Chojnacki (Hust)
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