Charles Aaron "Charlie / Chuck" Preston

I miss u so much...
Its so empty here with out your presence!
God sent u here for a reason....
Miss u my friend...

I I can't believe he's gone. I only knew him as Charlie. I didn't know until now that he went by Chuck which is funny to me because Charles is my middle name and I went by Chuck all my life until I got clean and started using my first name Tom. Charlie and I spent a lot of time together at delancey Street. He got me through a lot of tough times when things seemed really bleak he found a way to get me out of my head and thinking straight again. We work Christmas tree lots together which was a blast that's what I really first got to know Charlie kind of outside of the delancey Street restraints to see what a truly good person he was and how much funny was to be around. We laughed and carried on so much for the 30 days on Christmas tree lights that I'll never forget it. He was also my department head for a long time as he was the head of supply and I was a supply driver pick up guy. Charlie was a truly special person who really cared about others even though he had a rough exterior he truly truly cared about people and was always trying to get things donated for the people at the delancey Street to go do to have some fun. Charlie spoke his mind at will and was never afraid to hold people accountable regardless of their position or stature. We had so many fun times he and I out on the weekends at delancey Street going shopping and just laughing and being stupid funny all the time. I never knew a person who could stretch a dollar better than Charlie. It's still so hard to believe that he's gone. I had just spoke to him a week before the accident he was giving me a hard time and a joking manner about doing things I was too old to be doing. Nothing bad just going to metal shows and hardcore concerts, enjoying life to the fullest while almost pushing 60 years old. He was one of a kind and I will miss him truly forever.

Being a troubled teenager and becoming such an amazing man I was proud of. You will be so missed by our family. You told mom always pray for you and she did. Im sure we will see you again, on the side

Charlie, you filled my heart with love and happiness. You were my Knight in Shining Armor. Thank you for every memory we made and selfie we took! You´ll forever be in my heart, sweetie. Love you! Rest easy.

Sorry for your loss to everyone who knew and loved him. I never had the pleasure of meeting Chuck but as a fellow graduate I know he put up a good fight and WON ! RIP Brother..

-Rolando C. Felice Jr.
12/24/2010-12/24/2012
The Castle ..

I'll miss you!! My first memory is meeting you and having you constantly wanting to steal my husband away to spend time with him!! haha. I really will miss your humor and the love you showed my husband, your son, and our kids. We will miss you beyond measure and wish you were still with us for many years and brings me so much sadness to know that will not come true. Much love to you and please watch over us all. <3.