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Chuck "Snake" Hartford

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Chuck Hartford Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Nov. 6 to Nov. 7, 2003.

HARTFORD
CHUCK "SNAKE"
On Monday, November 3, 2003, of North Braddock, US Army Veteran, life member of the ISDA and a member of the Slovak Club of North Braddock. Chuck was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved nature. He loved to sing and dance and mostly he loved his family and friends. He will be remembered by all as being full of life and love. His favorite song " My Way" is truely an epitaph to his life; husband of Dennylou (Denise) (Vaccaro) Hartford; father of Dina Marie Stipetic (Joe), Carmen Hartford (Amy) Chaz Hartford (Amy); he is the son of Florence Pavlik Hartford and the late Charles Hartford; brother of Gary Hartford; godfather of Roseangela Graziana Hartford; also survived by three grandchildren, Santino Hartford, Nicholas Stipetic and Brianna Hartford. Friends will be received Thursday and Friday 2-4 & 7-9pm at the RONALD V. LUCAS FUNERAL, HOME Corner of Bell and Jones Avenues, North Braddock 412-271-1361. Funeral Mass will be held in the Good Shepherd Church Saturday 9:30am www.ronlucasfuneralhome.com
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November 14, 2003

RUTHIE GIBBOS(OFCHINICK) posted to the memorial.

November 11, 2003

Richard Herskowitz posted to the memorial.

November 10, 2003

a lost friend posted to the memorial.

22 Entries

RUTHIE GIBBOS(OFCHINICK)

November 14, 2003

THERE ARE NO WORDS TO EXPRESS MY SYMPATHY FOR DENNY-LOU AND THE FAMILY.

CHUCHIE WAS LIKE A PART OF OUR FAMILY. EVERTIME HE SAW US, HE ALWAYS PECKED US ON OUR CHEEK AND ASKED "HOW YA DOING SIS" THERE WAS NEVER A HOLIDAY WHEN HE DIDN'T GO UP TO MI-MI'S (OUR MOM) TO VISIT HER WHEN SHE WAS HERE WITH US,HE NEVER MISSED ONE HOLIDAY. HE IS WITH MI-MI NOW AND I BET THEY ARE JUST REMINISING ABOUT THE GOOD OLE TIMES. HE'S PROBABLY SINGING "MY WAY" TO HER AND SHE'S PROBABLY SAYING TO HIM "CHUCKIE, PLEASE, I'M TRYING TO PLAY BINGO!" LOL

DENNY-LOU AND FAMILY, I KNOW IT'S HARD, JUST KNOW AND BELIEVE HE IS WITH "OUR FATHER" AND THERE IS NO-ONE WHO CAN TAKE CARE OF CHUCKIE AS "OUR FATHER" WILL.

CHUCKIE WILL BE VERY SADLY MISSED, AS HE WAS ONE OF A KIND, AND WHEN "GOD" MADE HIM, HE DEFINATELY THREW THE MOLD AWAY.

I NOW THERE IS NOTHING I CAN DO FOR YOU, BUT, I WILL PRAY FOR THE FAMILY,FOR SOME KIND OF PEACE AND UNDERSTANDING.

LOVE,RUTHIE

Richard Herskowitz

November 11, 2003

Dear Denny Lou,

As everyone has already said, Chucky was a very special person. Even though he saw me seldom, he always had a big smile and handshake for me. He will always be in are our hearts and prayers.

a lost friend

November 10, 2003

CHUCK,,,,,,IT'S ALL THE LITTLE UNDERSTANDINGS,,,THE UNNOTICED KINDNESS,,,THE HUNDREDS OF GENTLEST SMILES,,,,IT'S THOUSANDS OF LITTLE ACT'S OF FRIENDSHIP,THAT HAS MADE EVERYBODY'S LIFE,,,,,, THANK YOU,,,,,,,FOR GIVING THAT TO ALL OF US WHO KNEW AND LOVED YOU.

Erica Dudley

November 10, 2003

Dear Family, I am very sorry to hear about chuckie, he was the nicest,most funniest and kindest person that i have ever known. he would do anything for anybody. i will miss him dearly. i am so sorry that i couldnt attend the funeral or see you all personally but my prays are with all of you. Be strong and take care.

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MIKE

November 9, 2003

CHUCK, THE PICTURE OF YOU ON RONLUCASFUNERALHOME IS THAT OF A VERY FINE, HANDSOME GENTELMAN.YOU WERE ONE OF A KIND...REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.............

A DEAR FRIEND

November 9, 2003

TO THE HARTFORD FAMILY,I JUST WANT TO SAY THAT CHUCK WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH, HE WAS TRULY ONE OF A KIND.HE MADE AN IMPACT ON PEOPLES LIVES AND HE NEVER REALIZED IT, EVERYONE WHO KNEW CHUCK LOVED HIM, AND HE LOVED EVERYBODY NO MATTER WHO YOU WERE, HIS PRESSENCE WOULD CHANGE EVERYTHING,ALWAYS LAUGHING,TALKING,SINGING AND DANCING, WE ALL HAVE SPECIAL MEMORIES OF CHUCK,AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEM, WE WILL KEEP THEM IN OUR HEARTS WITH CHUCK, HE WILL NEVER,NEVER, BE FORGOTEN,,,,,DENNYLOU,CARMEN,CHAS AND DINA,OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, BE STRONG AND ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES AS I WILL. WE LOVE YOU ALL. WE WILL MISS YOU CHUCK,,,,,,

Joe and Kathy (Mistick) Ruffolo

November 9, 2003

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. So sorry to hear about your loss. You all were so kind to my parents, Kay and Al Mistick, and we do thank you for that. You are in our prayers.

Kim Sullivan

November 9, 2003

"Cuz,"

I miss you with all my heart. Like Paula said you will be the lead singer in the choir of angels. Give Aunt Mary and Uncle Chuck kisses for me.

Love,

Kim

Annette Fusca

November 9, 2003

Dear Dennylou, Dina, Carmen, Chaz, Aunt Flo,and Gary,

I wanted to tell you that I feel very badly about not being able to attend Chuckie's Funeral. I just didn't feel well. After the viewing last night, I could not sleep at all. But, Chuckie was in my prayers all day Saturday-I was with you all in spirit.

Although we don't see one another as much as we should, your family is held very deep in my heart. I have so many memories which are wonderful. That is how I am going to bring a smile to my face when it comes to Chuckie. He was truly "ONE OF A KIND," and I have ALWAYS admired that about him.

I know that his passing will be very difficult for all of you-for a very long time. Please get the strength, by knowing that HE WILL ALWAYS BE RIGHT NEXT TO YOU ALL.

The angels definitely led him straight up to Heaven to see Uncle Chuck and all of our other family members who have passed-I KNOW THAT!

Let's try to keep in touch. It takes a little work, but we have to keep our family together (even more now).Our family is just too good a family to take for granted. I LOVE YOU ALL WITH ALL OF MY HEART!

Always,

Annette

cell 412-720-2223

home 412-372-5774

Dina Hartford-Stipetic

November 8, 2003

To My Favorite Guy,

I wrote you a note before your surgery, but never imagined that those words would be my last to you. I wanted you to know how much I love you and how brave you were to go through a second surgery. You were scared and I tried to reassure you. I thanked you for loving me, belieivng in me and forgiving me. I prayed that you would realize how special you are, how much joy you bring and just how lovable you are. I have never seen so many people with so many happy memories of one person! You truly are unforgettable. I hope that you could see and feel all the love that people have for you. I miss you already...thank you for loving me and for bringing so much happiness to the world! I pray that we will sense your presence with us...I need you and I love you.

Your favorite girl

Brian Whitney

November 8, 2003

To DennyLou and the Hartford family,

I'm very sorry to hear about Chuck I always liked Chuckie, and I apologize for not making it to the funeral home, it's my fault that I just found out.

Please accept my condolences

Sincerly,

Brian Whitney

Cristy Paranay

November 7, 2003

To the Hartford Family:

There are no words to express the sorrow I feel for all who loved "Snake". There is not another person that I can say lived life to the fullest, the way he did. Remember all the happiness he has brought to everyone and remember that his spirit will always be with each of you. He will be missed! <3

Thinking of you,

Cristy, Jeff & Julia

John & Judy & Sons Norman Jr.

November 7, 2003

We want to express our Deepest Sympathy at this great loss to the Hartford Family. I personaly will always remember Chuck as a guy who went all out in the prusute of happiness, either for friends and espicaly family. One of my best memories is when he had me play Santa Claus for his kids Christmas Eve many years ago, and then we rode around awhile with Santa sitting on the Hood of his car wishing all A Very Merry Christmas.Laughter and smiles are eternal, for they are the comfort of the soul and you gave much comfort. May you rest in the arms of the Lord and be forever at Peace.From your friends John, Judy, John III and Shannon

JOYCE SEKOWSKI

November 6, 2003

Dennylou and family;

It's hard to understand why people are taken from us,but we find comfort in knowing Chuckie was a special part of such a well-lived

life.

GOD BLESS

Joyce Sekowski

Melanie McGuire

November 6, 2003

I want to send my deepest sympathy to the family of Chuckie.. I've grown up listening to him singing and dancing and telling jokes with my aunts,uncles and my grandmother Irene.. He will forever be in my heart being he was like family to me.. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten by all who have known him.. He will be watching over all his loved ones..

Rich & Laura Lydic

November 6, 2003

Denny Lou, Dina, Carmen and Charles:

We just loved Chucky. Couldn't wait for Christmas for our (we say our because we both got one) Christmas kisses- wasn't Christmas Eve till Chucky got there singing those carols. Christmas won't be the same this year- for any of us. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all of you. God Bless and be strong.

All our love....

Adomites Paul and Rosemary

November 6, 2003

He was one of a kind.

linda mcpherson,ofchinick

November 6, 2003

chuckie.you will be deeply missed,by all of us who loved you,you and dennylou were the best of the best.yous were like our family,there will never be a chuck like you. you were the best singer and dancer there was.there will never be anyone like you,i no you loved your wife and kids and grandkids dearly,we will all miss you deeply,today my heart is with dennylou at this time,we love you chuckie and you will be missed terribly,love,linda

Tammy Brown

November 6, 2003

I am a coworker of his son Carmen and wanted to express my deepest sympathy to Carmen and his entire family. The loss of a loved one is never easy to deal with.

dorothy ofchinick

November 6, 2003

((Chucky)) was the best friend anyone could have had,he had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone,,,he will be very sadly missed by everyone that knew him,,(Chucky) and Dennylou was like family to us,,We will miss him terriably,,,God Bless You All,,We love you Chucky

Richard Ofchinick

November 6, 2003

sorry about the passing of one fun and loving guy he will be greatly missid rest in peace

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