Charles Alper

Tomorrow would have been your 42nd birthday Charlie and you´ll be especially missed at Daniel´s wedding on the 23rd! Everyone will be there including your nieces and nephew! We know your energy and presence will be felt throughout the festivities especially as we light a candle in your honor! We miss you deeply and love when we feel your presence - so happy birthday and please be there on the 23rd in loving spirit! Love, Dad

Hey Charlie it´s Khareef! Remembering all the good times we had together hanging out with your family around that beautiful house in Shaker. Occasionally I would accompany the Alper family for dinner at the CSC. During winter/springs months we would venture to nearby towns & states for hockey tournaments & often win! We spent a lot of time together that I will always cherish my brother big love 4ever

Every year on this day, we have said a prayer and remembered your kind and gentle spirit, wisdom beyond your years and felt your presence and love despite your physical presence being gone. Your beautiful Spirit led us to reconnect with Margaret as she ran the NYC Marathon in your honor and to reconnect with your dad. I know you are watching over all of us beaming love, comfort and peace to all who were blessed to know you. So many memories of you warm our hearts today and every day.

It really is hard to believe that 13 years has passed. We know your spirit travels with us on our personal journeys - a light that will never fade or diminish...we miss your smile as badly today as ever - peace and comfort to all who loved you on this day of remembrance...

A dozen years since we lost your smile and sweet nature. Remembering what a great son, brother and friend you were...your generosity and fond memories like the time we did the tail of that 11 pound lobster you caught in Green Hill...when your brother spoiled your home run with a left field catch and your performance in Brighton Beach Memoirs...watching the Charlie´s Bench Video on YouTube I yearn to be back there and feeling close to you - to be where you and Jonas romped on the beach...missing you and always loving you Charlie...peace on this March 4....love Dad

It´s hard to believe it´s really been as long as it has. Memories of you jumping from cliffs, working beside us on the farm, some absolutely silly late nights, and a few early morning calls to get you to Pt. Judith for your next departure. Always wild-eyed. Sharing stories of your wildest adventures in the mountains, in an icy Alaska, and evermore out to sea. I think of you often when I´m on the water, and especially when I venture offshore. I can recall a few early mornings on watch, when the seabirds carried the sunrise to me, and I like to think that you are with them; that you have found your peace.


Several years back I saw your Brother in a crowded Farmer´s market near where I lived in CA. I thought I´d see a ghost and stuttered and somehow he knew why~ and it was kindred to meet him.

If your bench is out there, I´ll try to find it. In the meantime, I´ll remember you wide eyed and focused on the next adventure. I´ll try to keep my adventurous spirit out there in the wilderness appreciating Nature, and I´ll always keep an eye out for you.
You´ll not fade away, friend.

Big love to your family and anyone else who cared about you who is thinking of you now.

Charlie you would have been 40 tomorrow! The milestone makes the pain of missing you just a bit sharper yet I know you´re at peace...and the memory of your smile, laughter and love for all in your family gives comfort...love and treasure you always...love Dad

I remember Charlie as an intellect. Charlie told me that his favorite subject in school was history. One of our memorable conversations was about a book called A People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. We both enjoyed the book and its factual recordings of American History. He was surprised to hear that I had been assigned to read it for one of my history classes (School One). I was surprised that he read the book and other history books for enjoyment. ;)

I recently bought my 10 year old son A Children's History of the United States by Howard Zinn. It brought back memories of Charlie.

-Ellen Giambalvo

Charlie - tomorrow will be 11 years since you left us but your smile is still bright in my memory! and I can hear you greeting me with your "old man" nick name in my mind. You´re always in my heart especially when I cook scallops, play a scramble on the golf course or look out at the waves...I know you´re at peace and around me when I need a reminder or need to be stopped from doing something stupid...I love you and miss you but sense you´re in a peaceful place and that at least offers a bit of comfort...

My heart pours love for Charlie and your family.

It was my husband, Randy, who introduced Charlie to the fishing industry (lumping at first under Wayne´s guidance). Charlie spent a lot of time with Randy and our family loved him. Charlie held a very special place in Randy´s heart. I like to think they are together in the spirit world talking story like they used to. He is always remembered with warmth and love by us.

those are sweet pics of you and your sibs Charlie- you are so missed! love, Dad

you and your brothers and sisters...sweet memories

Charlie you would have been 39 today! Today always brings memories of your smile and kind heart, the waves lapping up on Green Hill beach, your generous sharing of your most recent scallop catch and what you meant to me as a good son! we love and miss you dearly! happy birthday! December 6, 2021

Such a great guy...I worked w charlie the first time he came fishing..he was a nice,smart kid who worked his but off from day one..we were all older and all lifelong fishermen and Charlie was like our little brother,he fit right in..he was a natural..he had quick wit and was a very smart guy who worked hard..he was funny and we had alot of laughs..we would take young guys fishing for the first time and most don't make it...charlie did..he was a great crewmember and great friend....I still have the ticket stub from when we went to see the doobie brothers...
Such a great guy !

The more time I spend at sea the more I come to understand the conversations we had. You were a good friend, with a wild heart and a genuine smile. You will never be forgotten.

It’s been 10 years since you left us Charlie but the memories remain unfaded...I remember your laugh, smile, kind heart and generous spirit...and miss your presence in our lives...we will always remember and honor you...love Dad

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!!!

xxx, aunt

https://youtu.be/9eO5w2B_Ot8 Charlie’s bench in Green Hill RI - the video helps keep the memories bright...

Happy Birthday Charlie! Sweet memories of your loving smile and big heart flood in today!

Seems like just yesterday you were here you will always be part of village times

KB and Becca

Missing you beyond words...today 3/4

This Wednesday will be nine years since you left us Charlie...remembering your sweet smile, kind heart and authentic goodness...youre always in our hearts and Insee you often in my recent dreams...peace...

Charlie you were one of the most unique and special friends I ever had. You constantly encouraged me to be the best version of myself and you were always around when I needed a pal. I'll never forget the day we met (3rd/4th grade) and a number of our adventures along the way. My love is with you and all of those who cared for you.

Thinking of you Charlie. You were a good friend and made me laugh so much when we were kids. I have been thinking of you a lot as we close out the decade and wish I could speak to you. Love you bro, see you on the other side someday.

We still miss you in the village......

Charlie, you would have been 37 today! We miss you and remember your amazing smile, kind heart and sweet laugh. Always in our thoughts and hearts, love, Dad.

Remembering you so fondly, Charlie. Sending love and light to you and yours.

Hello my friend thinking of you

Remembering your smile and loving laugh today Charlie. We miss our son, brother and friend deeply and will remember you with your music, pictures and scallops tonight!

Remembering you today Charlie. Your giving heart, restless nature and your sweet smile. Rest peace fully
Cindy

Happy birthday

Happy Birthay friend. You are missed at Beavertail

Happy Birthday Charlie! You would have been 36 today and your smile, laugh, wit and sweetness are so missed! I was just showing your niece Hope our Christmas tree and recalled the one we put up in Hingham that fell over in what seems like slow motion! Will be grilling steak with a lobster topping in your honor tonight! I know that you and your loving soul are at peace and watching over us all!

At the 10 am Service this Sunday May 6 at the UU CSC Church the flowers will be in memory of Charlie's 7th anniversary. After that I will go to Charlie's bench in Green Hill. Hope to see some of Charlie's friends. Peace

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We still miss ya in the neighborhood

KB

Seven years have passed since you left us Charlie! I miss your laugh, smile and kindness. You were a gentle yet troubled son and I hope your soul is at peace. I was a proud Dad and hold the sweet and happy memories dear. I miss you and love you!

Thinking of you on your birthday
Wish you were here to say hey

KB

Thinking of ya at village summer camp fires

I invision an aura of peace, tranquility and love surrounding Charlie. He stands with open arms to embrace his loved ones and share his feeling of euphoria.

Wish you were here we miss you

karin and becca

Charlie we miss you on what would have been your 34th Birthday....we know your energy is touching many souls and making them brighter!

Still miss you had a toast to your birthday

Karin and becca

Dearest Charlie, Went to the bench yesterday- breath taking sunset felt you truly. Must fight back the sea roses ever encroaching.... I must say, I find you mostly behind Aunt Carrie's on the rocks..

So why why why...loving you forever aunt

Five years since we lost your loving energy, bright smile and giving spirit Charlie. We will spend the day thinking of you and the light you brought our world. We miss you as much as ever. Love, Dad

Thinking of your smile miss us Karin and becca

Charlie would have been 33 today....I miss you your, smile and laugh...the memories of them are still fresh...

I imagine presenting you with yellow daffodils and you giving me a warm smile

Four years have passed but the sweet memories of your gentle spirit burn bright in our hearts. You're so deeply missed. Love Dad

Becca and I still think of you often Charlie
and miss you and all the fun times in the village-- Peace
Karin and Rebecca Barchus- jamestown

I'll miss you forever-all your sweetness and fun
love you so much...aunt

Dearest Charlie-

I dreamt of you a few days ago-in the dream you were about 18- miss and love you so much...happiest birthday ...
Aunt

Happy Birthday Charlie!

Wow the big 32 is what you would have been…I miss you and love you so much.

What an irony – the final song in spin today was Hallelujah – the one we used on your Bench video – too bad we could not visit it this year now that we are here in SC – but we will take a beach walk later today in your honor.

We had amazing calamari last night in Charleston - crispy with corn and bacon – two orders! Linda and I loved it. By the way she would have loved you and you her!

I can imagine what it would feel like to give you a big hug – your two hands slapping my back in your signature style and saying “thanks old man” when I say happy birthday.

We watched The 100 Foot Journey last night and when the father, full of pride hugged his son – a chef – who returned to their French village from Paris to stay at the their small country restaurant – I sobbed uncontrollably – yearning for you and that feeling of pride I had for you so many times – after hockey (I remember that winning assist at a tournament like it was yesterday and my screaming into the video camera – gotta find that tape!) and soccer games; when you got those Scholar Athlete awards and of course when you starred in Lost in Yonkers at Rocky Hill School. I still have the picture of us from that night.

Remember the night in Green Hill with the two gigantic lobsters you got on the boat and we invited Bonnie and Mal to come over and share?

I called Daniel Charlie about a dozen times over Thanksgiving because he looks so much like you when you were in Alaska (or maybe because I miss you so much).

I hope your soul is at peace and in a good place – because that is the only way I can be at peace with your leaving us so early – it still pains me to my core and the empty hole created by your loss will always be there.

We will toast you tomorrow when we have my scallop dish – a three “heat” sauté with grapefruit, scallions and garlic. And listen to your playlist we made in March 2011. And think of you this afternoon as we look out at sea.

With deepest love and yearning,

Dad and Linda

Happy birthday Charlie! You're so missed and loved...peace!

Love

Dad and Linda

The memorial bench in Green Hill that was vandalized is now restored...I miss him so much...Dad

Wemiss charlie alot in the neighborhood
camp fires are just not the same without
him - he remanes clearly in our memories and always will
Karin and Becca

Missing my neighbor and friend who left such a mark on my family and me....remembering Charlie moving in next door. So many laughs and stories

I miss my brother every single day.. I re read these comments and remember how special he was to so many people.. I loved that most about my big brother. I wish everyone love and peace. Please don't ever forget my Charlie. He loves you all, this I know.

Three years have passed so quickly...the memory of your smile, laugh and kind loving nature burns bright...I miss you so deeply, Dad

We miss you everyday and will always
remember your easy smile. peace

We think of you often and miss you

Karin and Becca

Miss you my dear friend. March forth in freedom.

Thinking of you all today on Charlie's birthday and hoping you find comfort among one another. His memory lives on in each one of us. Hugs and love to you all!

I happened upon Charlie's bench and found the inscription so lovely and peaceful, just like the setting. I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the love and memories of Charlie.

It comes in fast, fleeting moments, but I miss Charlie. He is always in my heart. Especially on Christmas when I remember what an amazing gift-giver he was. Best to all the Alper family and hoping you are having a wonderful holiday season.

Dear Alpers, I happened to be in church Sunday when the minister lit a candle in Charlie's memory. Carter told me he requested it after catching up on your guestbook and seeing the artist painting from Charlie's bench. The lighting was a lovely memorial as is the bench itself. I'm sure it will provide people with much pleasure.

John and I and Scott & Chris continue to think of you all.

Jean & John Martin

Love light life will all go around
your presence is with us today and every day
as we step from the grass onto lifes bumpy roads and find strength to carry each other through
we feel your love and devotion in our hearts

Love the picture of the bench and the nice posts about Charlie. I enjoyed coaching him in Shaker Youth Hockey and often think of the bond he had with my son Carson (now living in Boston) and the time he spend with us. Lot of great hockey trips. And, he attended the same church school classes with Carson (First Unitarian of Cleveland). Will ask that they light a candle in his memory this Sunday at Church

Happy Birthday Charlie! Thinking of you today and always.

Charlie's memorial bench was washed onto the beach during hurricane Sandy and it has since been re installed. I visited it last Sunday in honor of his birthday (he would have been 30 today)and a painter was sitting on it painting a picture of the sunset and ocean. We miss you Charlie and love you dearly. Love, Dad

We all miss Charlie- his smile and rascally sense of humor. How he would just drop by, unexpected, with gifts from the sea and tales of his adventures.He will never be forgotten.

TO THE FAMILY OF CHARLIE...I WAS ON THE BOAT WHEN CHARLIE FIRST SHOWED UP AND ASKED FOR A JOB,HE WAS A LITTLE SHY BUT VERY EAGER TO LEARN HE WAS A GREAT WORKER AND WE ALL CAME TO BE GREAT FRIENDS..THE REST OF US HAD BEEN THERE FOR YEARS AND WE WERE VERY PICKY AS TO WHO WE TOOK OUT WITH US.CHARLIE FIT RIGHT IN,AND HE LEARNED FAST AND WORKED VERY HARD..ME AND THE GUYS TOOK HIM IN LIKE A LITTLE BROTHER-HE WAS SUCH A GOOD PERSON.FISHING IS HARD MENTALLY AND IT TAKES A TOLL ON YOUR BODY BUT HE COULD WORK WITH THE BEST OF EM....AT 3AM WHEN IT WAS BLOWIN 30-40 KNOTS REAL BIG WAVES AND 20 DEGREES IT WAS GOOD THE HAVE CHARLIE THERE W YOU,HE ALWAYS MADE ME LAUGH AND NOMATTER WHAT HE ALWAYS WAS FUN TO BE AROUND AND WORK WITH..I TOOK HIM TO SEE EARTH-WIND AND FIRE AND CHICAGO ONE NIGHT AND WE HAD A BLAST..HE WAS A GREAT PERSON AND A BETTER FRIEND..I WILL MISS THAT GRIN...PEACE MY BROTHER-THANK YOU FOR BEING MY FRIEND AND A GREAT SHIPMATE..HE WAS A GREAT GUY AND HIS PERENTS BROUGHT HIM UP WELL........ILL MISS HIM

Time passes, and your memory does not fade.

Dear Paul, Thank you for sharing that video. I have been walking the beach today and thinking about Charlie and the other souls who have passed on this past year, seems too many but an ocean walk helps me come to terms with it. I will visit Charlie's bench sometime soon. Hope you and your family are weathering okay. best, Jeanne

I have posted a video tribute of the installation of Charlie's Bench at Green Hill - directions to the bench are there also...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eO5w2B_Ot8&context=C300119dADOEgsToPDskJk-7338BsjbBnm9OJLRB3f

Miss you buddy. Wish it was like the old times getting ready to go snowboarding or being late to school. I think of you all the time and scallop shells are showing up everywhere. With love.

RIP Charlie, I think of you often with sadness and love. Still can't believe you're gone. You were an amazing man and continue to live on in my memory. You were so generous, kind and described yourself as 'simple.' I'll never forget.

To his family and remaining friends, sending love and light.

Though my fondest memories of Charlie are from the cliffs in Jamestown, I look forward to visiting Charlie's Bench at Green Hill next time I am in Rhode Island. Charlie is not forgotten and never will be. Its nice to see this Guest book is still active. I keep Charlie's picture in plain view so his smile stays fresh in my mind and I think of him often. Blessings to all who love and remember this wonderful man, he is cherished and missed.

Anne, Paul and family, We only recently heard that Charlie passed away. He was a sweet, special boy and we hope that happy memories are helping get you through this difficult time. Please send hugs to the rest of the family.

John and Jean Martin

The Memorial Bench is now installed at Green Hill Beach - go to the parking lot at the end of Carpenter Drive and it is on the dune to the left of the path leading to the beach. Thanks to all who made donations! There will be a formal dedication to be scheduled in the Spring - will post here and get the word out. Peace. Paul Alper

Charlie, our young neighbor in Shaker Heights, offered much warmth and wisdom to our growing family. Charlie inspired the love of playing in the yard, ice hockey, reading and patience. Thank you- our hearts ache Alpers! family.
T

Dear Alpers,
I continue to keep you and Charlie in my prayers. Please remember if there is anything I can do to help, I'm here.
Love always,
Kerry
Meg - To the moon&back. <3

Dear Anne,

When I read the paper I was so hoping for you that this was not your beloved Charlie, I am truly and deeply sorry. My closest friend recently lost her son also another beautiful, talented and loved young man. She asked her closest friends how she and her husband were going to get through this and the response that stuck in my head was, "together", with the help of all of our friends we will, together. I hope our paths cross again and until then please know I think of you often and will pray for your peace, your friend, Corrin Guarriello

Anne and family,
I am so sorry for your devastating loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Maryanne Callaghan
Warwick, RI

Dear Anne,
My heart was breaking for you when I heard the news about the loss of your son, Charlie. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May the beautiful memories of Charlie provide you with comfort, and may faith provide you with strength. Please know that many of our Y members are thinking of you and sending their love. You will always remain a part of our Sarasota Y Family!
Marian Dodson
Sarasota, Florida

Dear Anne,
When I heard about the loss of your son, Charlie, my heart was breaking for you. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray that memories of Charlie will comfort you and that faith will give you strength. Also know that many members are keeping you in their prayers.
Marian Dodson
The Sarasota Y

Dear Alper Family.
I am deeply sorry to here about Charlie. He was always a truely great and generous guy. I remeber how he always insisted on paying when we were out, no arguing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Dear Anne, Paul... and family.
Bob and I are so sorry for your devastating loss of Charlie. It's been years since those early days in Hingham when we knew your handsome little boy as " Charlie Lou" back then--full of fun and action--our Pete's play-mate. We wish you strength and hope that love from family and friends will sustain and comfort you somehow despite your terrible loss. Our deepest sympathy.....Joan, Bob, Pete and Steve Brancale

Dear Sarah and family, I was so very sorry to hear about Charlie's passing. I send you love and positive thoughts for strength to help you through this time. I hope that happy memories of Charlie will bring you comfort forever. Kathy Doolittle (Rundlett)

Dear Alper Family- I am at a total loss for words. Charlie was a beauiful person inside and out. I am so very sorry for your terrible loss. He touched so many people's lives in so many ways....he most definatly touched mine.You are in my thoughts and prayers. Cathy Lalli

Dear Anne and Paul...a most favorite boy in our family... coaching him in baseball, hockey with our kids, having him around our house. Fond memories of a wonderful boy. Love and prayers to you. Bob and Karen Tucker

Dear Alper Family so sorry for your loss and thinking of you may your love for each other carry you thru this very sad time.Emily,Lainie and Stephanie Gioielli