Charles Bird Obituary
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Charles was employed as a terminal manager for Student Transportation of America/Rick Bus Co. for 20 years.
He enjoyed music, singing, playing the guitar and motorcycles.
Charles is survived by his wife, Virginia Bird; his sons, Shayne Bird and Lucas Bird; his daughters, Rachel Bird, Priscilla Kallias, Briana Kallias and Isabella Guidiel; his parents, Charles L and Judith Bird; his brothers, Dean Bird and Nancy Swan, and Denny Bird and his wife, Judy; and by his sister, Susan Simpson and her husband, Paul.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his memorial visitation from 5-7 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025, at the GEORGE S. HASSLER FUNERAL HOME, 980 Bennetts Mills Rd., Jackson, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Charles' memory to the Brain Support Network, PO Box 7264, Menlo Park, CA 94026, www.brainsupportnetwork.org, and would be greatly appreciated. For directions, further information and to send condolence messages to the family, please select the appropriate tab.
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Jackie Bishop
July 20, 2025
Like many others here, I knew Chuck as a boss and a friend. We started at the bus company on the same day. I had just turned 21 and gotten my CDL. In those days, you used to be able to bring your kids on your bus while you worked and I took full advantage of that. I´d bring my now 27 year old and 23 year old to say hi and I don´t think there was ever a time when he didn´t welcome kids into his office and give them a great big bear hug. I never knew a man who loved children as much as he did. I worked with him for over 25 years and to most of us Chuck was family. He will be missed.
Pat Sodano
July 17, 2025
My condolences to Chuck´s family. Chuck helped navigate transportation with the students in my school. He would help us problem solve and provide support as we worked to have students travel safely to and from school. Once I got past his gruff exterior, I found that he was a great guy to work with. Sending prayers to his family. May you share all the fond memories that you hold in your heart.He was one of the good guys.
Gregory Oleszek
July 16, 2025
Having met Chuck a few times, I knew him to be a good man and a friend. Please accept my condolences on his passing. God bless him, Virginia, and the family.
Robert Mace
July 15, 2025
All my sympathy to my sister Virginia, my neices, nephews and the family on the passing of my brother-in-law. There are no words. God bless Chuck and grant him peace in repose.
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Sharday
July 15, 2025
Chuck was one of the best managers I´ve ever had. He was always good to me and always fair. I loved Chuck, I have been devastated since I got the news may he Rest in Peace!
Marianne Culley
July 14, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing..I had the privilege of working with Chuck through Rick Bus Co. for many years. He was a great guy, my sincerest sympathies to his Wife and Family.
Donna Bradin
July 14, 2025
I am so sorry to hear about Chuck´s passing. He was such a big part of our operation for all Princeton students for as long as I´ve been here, and his presence will be greatly missed.
I will truly miss our conversations-he always brought a mix of insight, humor, and kindness that made a lasting impact.
Please know that Chuck´s family and his work family Rick/STA Bus company are in my thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.
Donna Bradin
Princeton Public Schools
Transportation Supervisor
SallyAnn Zuniga
July 14, 2025
Chuck was a great man and boss. He was very out spoken and a person you could look up to but he also was very kind hearted like a giant teddy bear .He will be truly missed my condolences to his family.
Aleshia Johnson-Porter
July 14, 2025
Sending my condolences to Chuck´s family, he was a great boss and wonderful person who will be deeply missed.
Lisa Pointon
July 13, 2025
Chuckkkkkk,,,, FWEET(our joke)
It´s hard to believe you´re gone. We´ve been working together for 25 years. We had so many good laughs, arguments and then more laughs. Only someone who "bleeds yellow" would understand.... lol.
You will surely be missed.
My condolence´s to Virginia and the family.
joe
July 13, 2025
I loved him as much as any friend could!
Digg
July 13, 2025
CHUUUUCK.....
DUUUDE
Nancy Humes
July 13, 2025
My deepest condolences goes out to the Bird family. He will be deeply missed he was a great boss and a great friend.
Florence Hindermyer
July 13, 2025
My deepest condolences goes to Chuck's family.. He was a great boss and friend. He will be missed.
Joseph Scott
July 13, 2025
Chuck was a good friend of mine and i will sorley miss him!!! Last time i spoke with him was november of 2024. We were in a band together called Master Fury and we did a lot of shows together as band mates! Rest easy my old Friend~! Chuck is singing and i am playing the double neck behind him.
Jessica bateham
July 12, 2025
Great man my deepest condolences for the family xoxo
Catherine Bateham
July 12, 2025
My deepest sympathy is to the Bird Family. Chuck was a great friend. He will be missed.
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