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KENNETH P. SMITH
November 2, 2020
I MET HIM IN FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ IN 1984. MY OFFICE WAS ABOUT 100' FROM HIS. I HAD HEARD OF HIS CONTACTS WITH PRESIDENTS, MOVIE STARS, SPORTS STARS AND WORLD LEADERS. ONE MORNING I GOT TO THE OFFICE EARLY. I WALKED PAST HIS OFFICE AND STOPPED AT THE DOORWAY TO LOOK AT THE PICTURES. I HEARD STEPS COMING DOWN THE HALL AND ABOUT DIED RIGHT THERE ON THE SPOT!
HE SAID: GOOD MORNING, MAY I HELP YOU! HE SET HIS BRIEFCASE ON THE DESK AND ASKED MY NAME. I AM KEN SMITH AND I WORK FOR...HE STOPPED ME! I KNOW EXACTLY WHO YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU HAVE WORKED SINCE 1965! HE STATED SOME OF CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS IF WE HAD KNOWN EACH OTHER SINCE HIGH SCHOOL! HE THANKED ME FOR MY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OPD DIVISION! WE TALKED FOR MAYBE THREE MINUTES AND IT WAS ONE OF MY GREATEST MEMORIES! HE SAW ME MANY TIMES AFTER THAT IN FRANKLIN LAKES AND AGAIN IN MIAMI (AT AN IBM MEANS SERVICE AWARD BANQUET) AND WAS ALWAYS SO FRIENDLY!
I WILL FOREVER REMEMBER THOSE MOMENTS WITH GREAT PRIDE!
NOTE: I LEARNED OF HIS PASSING IN MARCH.2020 AT A LUNCHEON FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES FROM MECHANICSBURG. DUE TO COVID.19 AND MY WIFE HAVING DEMENTIA, I DIDN'T FIND THE DETAILS ON THE INTERNET UNTIL TODAY. I WANTED TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCES.
REST IN PEACE!
Al Kasiak
February 18, 2019
I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Biggar family. I thought he was an honorable person and a great leader for FE. As I enter my 41st year as an SSR now I can still remember running past him on the 3 mile run in Miami for my first Means service award and exchanging a few words and it left me with a smile on my face the rest of the run. Good bye Charlie, you were a good one.
Joseph Rufin
February 17, 2019
Friends since Endicot , 1963 .Enjoyed many years in management together .May God rest his soul .
Ed Painz
March 18, 2011
To the Biggar family,
You don't know me, but I have been an IBMer for almost 38 years. Charlie was one of the people I respected the most in IBM during those years. There has never been another as sincere as Charlie was, in leading the service division. I first met him at the Phoenix Awards conference in 1978. This was my first conference since joining IBM in 1973. He sat next to me on a bus on the way to a cookout in the desert. He was so easy to talk to, like he was my neighbor, not a high executive in a Billion dollar company. I saw him many times in the following years at the Awards conferences, but the best was in 1987 when he shook my hand as he presented me with an IBM MEANS SERVICE ALL-STAR Award. I will cherish that picture for the rest of my life! He was an inspiration to my career. Although I was sad to see him retire that year.
I thought of him often after he left.
I hope & pray he had a wonderful retirement, despite his health issues.
As long as you keep the fond memories of Charlie in your mind, he will live in your heart forever. God Bless you in this difficult time.
Mike Kain
March 9, 2011
My condolences to the Biggar Family in your time of sorrow. Although Charley is no longer with you, your memories of him continue. Cherish those memories, and the memories from all of us he touched in his professional life.
In my career, I had many opportunities to meet with Charley, and many excellent memories of those meetings. Regardless of the situation, my memory of Charley will always be of an Executive, a Leader, and most of all, a Gentleman who set an example for each of us to emulate. I will always cherish those memories.
March 9, 2011
Charlie Biggar was by far the greatest business leader I have ever been honored to serve. My memories, and the positive influence he had on others will never be forgotten. Thomas Gant (New Orleans, LA)
Dennis Howard
March 7, 2011
My condolences to the family in your loss. I had the pleasure of working in the service divisions under Charlie's leadership and knew him as a great leader and a gentleman who remembered his roots as a CE. He will be missed by all of us.
March 6, 2011
I joined IBM in 1951 and had the opportunity to meet and work with many folks in different areas. Charlie was one of the finest, most capable man I can remember.His ability to convey his thoughts and ideas without arrogance and with a most friendly and supportive manner were just two if his strong points
Charley was truly a giant among men and I will never forget him
Armond Tavianini Orange Co. California
Denny Schardt
March 4, 2011
I was there when Charlie had to close the Greencastle Plant, a task that couldn't have been handled in a more professional and sensitive manner. He was respected and loved by all.
Bill Gillenwater
March 2, 2011
I have fond memories of Charley Biggar. I had an opportunity to play golf with Charley one time and Johnny Mathis was in our foursome, what a great time. He just made you feel at ease when you were around him, no matter who you were, you just felt good being around Charley. And he was great with names, never seemed to forget who you were. Charley always made you feel proud to work for IBM. His leadership was something I will never forget. God bless his family and friends.
Larry Dickey
March 2, 2011
I began my IBM career in Greencastle, Indiana. The site, over 30 years, took on several missions. I became one of Charlie's employees and worked with him as the site went thru the service business divisions. His leadership skills were never to be topped. The one that had the greatest impact on me was,after one meeting, I was in a NY airport, and someone walked up touched my shoulder and said "Hi Larry", I have never forgot that, given the number of new "faces" he encountered daily. He had a significant impact on how I approached my business and personal situations. Over the years he knew that. I would like for you to know that. Charlie was special in many ways to many people. Most of all I know how special he was to you. My warmest thoughts at this time to you.
Richard Serpe
March 2, 2011
To the Biggar Family,
I worked for and with Charlie at IBM over several years. He had real class and was a joy to know and be around. I will miss him greatly. At a golf tournament after he retired, I had a chance to tell him how special he as to me. Now, I'd like to say the same to you. He was indeed a VERY special person. May you find peace and joy in his memory.
Eileen Ramspacher
March 2, 2011
Both my husband and I had the distinct honor of working for and with Charley in White Plains. I was his secretary for 4 years and will never forget the life and business lessons learned from him. Our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Ed and Barb Veseling (IBM IPR)
March 2, 2011
To the Biggar family,
My wife and I offer our sincere condonlences during this period of sorrow for your family. We feel what you must have experienced during the time Charlie spent with the Parkinson's ailment. as we cared for my mother during her time with the illness. However as many others have stated, Charlie was a breadth of fresh air to the Service Division creating a human touch to management at the highest levels after years of the "untouchables". Remincing about Charlie with another IBMer he said "Now days, one sometimes hears the saying, 'It's no longer your father's IBM.' But it was in Charlie's day". May Charlie rest in peace in the company of our Savior.
Charlie & Mary Jane Sexton
March 1, 2011
Dear Pat,
It is with great sadness I learned about Charley. He and I shared so much in our lives and careers. Both Navy, CE's in NY, Instructors in Endicott, and Managers in NY, NJ and my wife Mary Jane was his Administrative Assistant when he made the transfer of the Presidents office to Franklin Lakes, NJ.
I'm so glad you have such a full gift of family life to help you cope with what has to be so great a loss. God Bless and keep you all in the Palm of His hand.
John Maguire
February 28, 2011
I had the pleasure of meeting Charlie a couple times during my career at IBM. He and I shared some moments discussing topics of mutual interest. I found him to be a very 'down to earth' gentleman with a wealth of knowledge on many things. I am proud to say that I carry his advice and musings with me to this day and I feel honored to have spent a few treasured moments with a truly great man. My only regret is that I never got to play a round of golf with him. May God bless his family and many friends. I know he will be missed.
Brian Murphy
February 28, 2011
To the Biggar family: I am very sorry for your loss. I remember caddying for Charlie on many occasions, and he could hit it loooooooonnnnnnnnggggggg! He was a great man, and i know he will be missed. Much love and God bless you all. Brian Murphy
February 28, 2011
My condolences to the family, he was one of the best and a pleasure to work for............Al Kasiak(SSR Colorado)
Pam Kallas
February 27, 2011
I am deeply saddened at learning of Charley's passing. He truly was a class act. My father(Harry Lentz also an IBMer) always said how much he appreciated everything Charley did for him. I know they are together in heaven playing golf. My deepest sympathy to his family. You are in my prayers.
George Amer
February 26, 2011
a very sad day for IBM
John Cardazzi
February 26, 2011
Dear Judith,
My deepest sympathy to your and your famiy, on the loss of your father, now in your time of sorrow.
I never met your father, but it was like I did, because he was often mentioned in IBM Albany, with much fondness and deep respect.
Very Sincerely,
(a former 111 State Street, IBM Albany co-worker)
Jim & Rosemary Hall
February 25, 2011
To the Biggar Family: Please accept our condolences. My wife worked for IBM in White Plains and Dallas, I worked for IBM in Dallas and Hudson Valley. Charlie was the pillar of the first basic belief of IBM.
RESPECT FOR THE INDIVIDUAL. Charlie had that more than any other person. The lessons I learned under Charlie I still use today and I used the same three beliefs under my own company. I live near Franklin Lakes Charlies FE HQ and that big Office Products rock still stands there. I have been in several time and the free spirit of Mr. Biggar still stands. Thank you Charlie no one will ever know how much you gave us all and others. The massive earthquake in Mexico City and Charlie was the first to start the ball rolling for supplies.
May God Speed Sir
Carol Roberts
February 25, 2011
Sadden to hear about Charlie. My condolences to the family. IBM was the greatest when he was the President of FE. I had the great pleasure of meeting and shaking his hand more than once. As I was a CE at time, he had a way of making you feel special and that he truly had your best interest at heart. Phillips Petroleum in Bartlesville, Ok had a recognition dinner for all the CE's that took care of their account. (about 16 of us) They invited Charlie and he came. That was icing on the cake for all of us. Special memories. Great man and leader.
Barbara Rice
February 25, 2011
So sorry to hear of Charley's passing and my deep sympathy to the Biggar family. My husband Clif acted as his personal assistant 1983-84 and had the greatest respect for him. Clif died almost exactly two years before Charley, 2/20/09. Rest in peace, Charley.
February 25, 2011
To the family of Charlie Biggar,I wish to add my condolence. I had met him sevsral times during my time spsnt as a C E and always admired him whenever I was near him at IBM functions in either business or recreational functions. He will be in my prayers nightly. Leonaed Gizinski (Bethlehem,Pa office#046)
Jim Drabant
February 25, 2011
My wife, Alice, and I were deeply saddened to learn of Charlie's death.
I had the pleasure of working with Charlie on several programs while was in Executive Resources in Franklin Lakes. Charlie was the Division President at the time, and I was the Division coordinator for the Colgate University program. When Charlie became President of CSD, I coordinated the Syracuse Program. I still have the "Thinker" statue that he gave me after the last class graduated from the Colgate program. Charlie always had time to chat and made everyone feel he was interested, and he was.
Although words are inadequate at a time like this, I am sure that Charlie's presence will always be with his family. Please know that thoughts and prayers are with you. May God hold you in His arms and comfort you, and may the memories of happy times shared in the past help to ease your sorrow, and in time, bring smiles to your hearts.
Jim Drabant
Billy Giaimo
February 25, 2011
Dear Biggar Family,
I was sorry to read about Charlie's passing.
He was the first exec I met after joining IBM in 1980. He was focused, optimistic, successful & caring & so became my role model when I moved into management.
I'm sure he did not remember me, but I want you to know that I will never forget him.
You are in my prayers.
Joseph Narvaez
February 25, 2011
I am truly saddened by his passing. In my 32 years in IBM he was the only President that I felt comfortable with to call by his first name. I will remember him fondly.
February 25, 2011
I remember Charles from a way back. We were in high school together and enjoyed each others company. Wonderful person.
Ted and Tom Burke
Class of 1948, VI
Dave Kennedy
February 25, 2011
May God Bless him and his family. Charlie was a great leader. I'll always remember working on Christmas Eve one year at 360 Hamilton as a PA. I look up from my desk, and here's Charlie with a smile and his hand out wishing me a Merry Christmas and telling me it's time to go home and be with the family. He made IBM Service the best in the world by caring about the people that delivered it so well. Great Man, Great Leader!
Mimi Holmes
February 25, 2011
I remember with great fondness the years I spent working for Mr. Biggar in White Plains. He was a man of great faith and virtue, and I especially remember him as an exemplary family man. Many people will pass through our lives, but few will be remembered with such reverence and respect! May God bless his family with much hope during these difficult times.
February 24, 2011
Although he was the president of Field Engineering in IBM, he was always just plain "Charley" when he was with his CEs.
Although I never knew him as closely as many who have left messages, I always enjoyed his periodic visits to the Region 1 TAG when he would stop by my desk and we'd chat. He was always kind, considerate and friendly. He made us feel important because we KNEW he cared about us.
Leaders like Charley helped to make IBM what it was in its hey days and in my 35 years with IBM. My deepest sympathy to his loving family.
Don McGowan, Burlington, Massachusetts
Gregory Gonzales
February 24, 2011
I am so sadden to here of Charlie’s passing. From the Edgewood days I can still remember delivering him his NY Time on time each weekday morning so he could read in on his commute into the city. On my trip to visit you in California I remembering the 3 types of OJ we made him the day he took us to Disneyland. My memories always fill with all the kind words he always had for me. He was a very special person. I am sorry I was not there to express my heartfelt condolences in person. Please accept my, and my family’s, deepest regret for your lose.
Greg, Sharon, Rachael, Zachary Gonzales
Sharon Amato Sousa Benedict
February 24, 2011
Charley Biggar was a great Executive. I had the privilege of being one of the first women Customer Engineers hired in Weschester County 'way back when'. Retired now, I realize that IBM needed many more Execs like Charley Biggar. Everyone could call him by his "name" and he remembered everyone by theirs. A great person. I am sure his family and friends will miss him! Sharon Amato B/O 479 White Plains, NY
Sharon Amato
February 24, 2011
I was in his Division for years and one of the first women hired as a Customer Engineer (CE) in Westchester County, NY. Retired from IBM now, I remember him well. He was stoic, impressive and ran the division well. Wish there were more like him as the company grew! Sharon Amato (now in PVB, Florida)
Bob Leah
February 24, 2011
My big break! I had an interview with Charley in Pearl River, NY when the Area was transferring to the city. He was looking to fill two positions, one for branch O&A Manager and the other for an Area Tech Support Manager. I took a NY shipping label off a shipping box and stuck it in the pocket of my suit so he would see it. He looked at the ticket, I told him I wanted to move with the area and we both shared a good laugh. Two weeks later he called me and told me I had the job. I went from a service planning manager to Area tech support manager which was a major leap of faith on Charley's part..but this was the man who was an IBM leader willing to take chance. I never forgot his faith in me . I want the family to know what a great person, leader and friend he was.
Ron Amritt
February 24, 2011
I was an IBM CE for 35 years,and only met
Charlie a few times,but he always greeted
and treated me as if we were old friends.
I know he will be missed by all who knew him.
February 24, 2011
Our deepest sympathy Jude. Your Dad was quite an accomplished man with a great family. I wish I could have played a round of golf with him.
Love,
Topper & Alison & the Girls
Jo Ann Hyde
February 24, 2011
I had the privilege of working with Charley in White Plains and then in Franklin Lakes in the 80's. He was a mentor and great friend. I will miss him greatly. My thoughts and prayers sgo out to Pat and his children. He was one-of-a-kind!
Lori Richardson
February 24, 2011
Dear Pat, Mary and family,
Being "just the secretary" in Albany........ you don't expect the President of Field Engineering and an IBM Vice President to know you by your first name.......it meant a lot to me.
When that person tells you what an outstanding secretary you are and what a phenomenal job you do for IBM, and presents you with an IBM All-Star Award, that, too, means more than you can imagine.
But when he calls the office one afternoon and says....."Hey Lor, I need a favor....I need you to order flowers for my Mother. Her birthday is in a few days and I can't make it there. Pick out something really beautiful....I know you'll make it perfect.....I trust your judgement.....oh, and here's my credit card number". Well, it doesn't get any more special than that........that personal trust and confidence meant a great deal to me.
Having his Mom, and you and Charley (as our Guest Speaker) at our IBM Family Dinner was such an absolute joy. Charley's thoughtful remarks made everyone's day.
Running into him at Awards Conferences or in the halls of HQ, everyone felt the same way.....he listened, he understood .....he truly cared. Charley was one of the reasons the "old" IBM meant so much to all of us.
It was an honor to know him. May he rest in peace.
I will keep you and your family are in my prayers,
Barbara Smith
February 24, 2011
To the Biggar Family,
I had the privledge of working for Charley, in the president's office, as one of his secretaries during the 1980s. I have many fond memories - - too many to document on this website. One thing I do know is that he loved his family very much. If he was in a meeting in his conference room and a family member called, he always wanted us to slip him a note so that he could take the call. He was a great man and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time. Keep all the memories alive in your heart.
Emmett Short
February 24, 2011
Charlie was the President of The Field Engineering Division for most of my career in IBM. UI had the privilege of meeting him several times. He was a most inspirational leader.
Joan Leah
February 24, 2011
He was a true leader. He had a way of making you feel like you were part of a team, not just a number. I was proud to be a member of the FE Team. I have two memories that have never left me, one when HE reached out to shake my hand at an awards conference and another when he held an employee round table. In both cases you were left feeling that he would remember you, not just meet you. His passing brought back memories of the IBM I loved and I want his family to know his leadership made a lasting impression on me. My best to all of the family.
February 24, 2011
To the Biggar Family,
Our deepest regrets in Charles' passing. Our family have so many fond memories. The Mirabile Family
(Rose and Peter)
Vito DiNapoli
February 24, 2011
Charlie had been a great inspiration throughout my career. I too started as a Customer Engineer in IBM, and had the distinct privilege to work in his organization. A wonderful executive and human being. My sincerest regrets to his family.
JOHN MASKE
February 24, 2011
Dear Pat,
My heart goes out to you at this time. Charlie was such a large presence in all of our lives it is hard to imagine a world with out him. I can still remember spending a few days with him on Keystone Mountain in Colorado.
We competed with the mountain, each other and enjoyed life.
Pat, remember the great times and moments you and Charlie shared together.
With deepest sympathy John Maske
Frank Clarke
February 24, 2011
I met Charley Biggar face-to-face exactly once, when I was a lowly programmer at FEHQ.
One evening I was putting in some OT at 360 Hamilton Av, White Plains. Thank God I wasn't playing StarTrek! Suddenly, Charley popped his head in my office door and asked "Could you handle this for me?" and he handed me a note with a name and a phone number. Mine was the only office still lit up in the building, I guess. "Glad to help," I told him and he disappeared.
I called the number on the paper and asked the fellow what he needed. He was somewhere in the midwest and was calling on the internal phone network for information. All the tieline 'information' numbers were '8-xxx-1000' or '8-xxx-3000'. He dialed 8-374-3000 and went straight to the desk of the President of FE Division.
So I looked up the person he was trying to reach and gave him the number.
Some other high-ranking execs might have given the poor guy an earful. Not Charley. He was Biggar than that.
Dick Harper
February 24, 2011
I had the honor of working on several projects for Charlie and will always remember our monthly meetings with the VP of Copiers. Charlie always treated everyone with respect and made you feel comfortable in all situations. He waqs truly a grreat leader as well as a great man. Ihoe he got toplay the top 100 courses as was his goal when he retired. My prayers and sympathy are with his family
Dick Harper
Patrick Carraway
February 24, 2011
Charlie was a fine man and leader.. meet him a couple of times at the IBM Means Service conferences. I respected at my division's leader. Best wishes to his family
Gerry Reilly
February 24, 2011
My sincere condolences to the Bigger Family at this sad time. I came to know Charlie after the creation of NSD, and I found him to be a great executive who was also a true gentleman, and a pleasure to work with.
My prayers are with you.
Gerry Reilly
George Pinkerton
February 24, 2011
I will never forget when I had the great fortune of shaking Charlie’s hand during an awards conference in LA. He was a pillar in the IBM world and was the pinnacle of the FE division. My sincerest regrets to his family.
February 23, 2011
I know I am not alone as a former IBM service person that truly loved having Charlie defend and provide for us in the field. We always felt that he cared for us. He will always be in our hearts. I am so sorry for your loss of such a respected and good man. Harold Lemkul
February 23, 2011
To the Biggar Family,
My thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Charlie was a fine leader at IBM and a true gentlemen. He will be remembered with respect and admiration for those of us who worked for him at FED and NSD.
Kind regards,
Lowen McKay
February 23, 2011
Dear Pat and Family,
I am sorry to about his passing . Charlie and I were instructors together in Endicott NY in the 60's. He was a great golf player.
God Bless him .
Paul Czap
February 23, 2011
My deepest sympathy to Charlie's family. He represented the best of IBM in my mind and I have fond memories of sitting at his table at an Awards Banquet. Marcia Duncan, retired Executive Secretary/NSD and Personnel Programs Specialist, Atlanta.
Gus Quist
February 23, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Biggar family. I met Charlie several times while an IBM Field Engineer in the Poughkeepsie, NY Branch Office 335 on Fox Street. I know he truly cared for those who worked for him and showed his support every day. May God bring Charlie home and may he Rest in Peace. Warmest Regards,
Robert Holmes
February 23, 2011
Pat and family.
My families sympathy and prayers are with you.
I first met Charlie when I was in Service Planning in Poughkeepsie. We were prepaing to announce a new technology computer. We had several service issues. He supported us resulting in engineering fixing the issues allowing service with minimal customer downtime. Charlie was Mr Quality!
February 23, 2011
My sympathy to the Biggar family. I hve known Charlie for a long time. I remember our time at Colgate where I got to know him well. A real gentleman!
Regards, Dan Whipkey
February 23, 2011
Dear Pat & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about Charlie's passing although he is in a better place. Charles was a wonderful person and a great leader in IBM. I am sure he will be missed by all those who knew him. Blessings, Bob Koryus
Robert runo
February 23, 2011
I am one of the thousands of Customer Engineers who worked for "Charlie" years ago. I do remember playing in a golf outing at the Poukeepsie Country in the 80's where Mr. Bigger was also
at the outing. He complained to the Country Club Management about condition of the course. I got repaired real fast. He was a fine man and a great IBMer.
God bless him.
Bob Bruno, New City NY and former White Plains B/O 479 Customer Engineer.
February 23, 2011
Dear Pat and Family ,
I knew Charlie since 1959 and worked with him in Endicott and White Plains . he was a great supporter and friend and will be missed .
Warmest regards ,
Joseph F. Rufin ( Joe)
Bill Taebel
February 23, 2011
My deepest sympathies to the Biggar family. I met Charlie several times while an IBM Field Engineer in the Newark NJ branch and also as a Service Planner in Tucson AZ. I know he cared for those who worked for him. Rest In Peace Charlie.
Bob O'Brien
February 23, 2011
...Knew Charlie at Siena oh-so-many years ago. A good guy.
Condolences to the family..
Karl Geiss
February 23, 2011
My sympathies to your family. I had the opportunity to met him on different occasions working in the Region in Kansas City and in Tampa. Working in his organizations over my years at IBM, he did not lose sight that results come from paying attention to the individual results that acheived the overall goals. He was always thoughtful and respectful of how decisions at his level had very real impact at the individual level in his field organization.
Michele Carroll-White
February 23, 2011
Aunt Pat and my Biggar cousins -
Very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dick Pelissier
February 23, 2011
Dear Pat& Family,
Please accept our sincerest condolences in this time of mourning. We had the pleasure of Charley's presence in the 80's as my wife Cecile and I sat with him at one of IBM's Family Dinners. He was a true gentleman, a great human being, a fellow Navy Veteran and understood what IBM service was all about in those days. Charley was Mr.IBM and it was my pleasure to have known him.
Tom Kelly
February 23, 2011
Deepest sympathies to the Biggar family. Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Leonard Ciulla
February 23, 2011
Charley and I were in Armonk at the same time. We also were classmates at Sands Point. What a great guy - a good listener and a patient teacher. He'll be missed by so many.
Dale Hicks
February 23, 2011
I am sorry to hear of Charley's passing. I had the honor of working for him at IBM. I first met him when he was Western Region Manager. I was in the Seattle office. He really cared for the people who worked for him.
You and all the family are in my prayers.
John McKee
February 23, 2011
Our deepest sympathy to the Charlie Biggar family. He will be missed.
Patricia Kelly-Sbrega
February 23, 2011
Dear Aunt Pat and Cousins,
We are so sorry for your loss. I hope that you can find comfort in the warm embrace of fond memories of the wonderful man I knew as Uncle Charley.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Lynn and Patti Sbrega
February 23, 2011
Mr. Biggar was the most influential person in my career with IBM. I have incredibly fond memories of my time working for him.
Judy Koehler-Newell
Marty Rombach
February 22, 2011
Dear Pat and Family,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Charlie.
I had the honor and the pleasure to know him and was deeply saddened to hear about his passing. I had the greatest respect for Charlie and do not like the idea that he is no longer among us.
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
John Gorman
February 22, 2011
Charley touched the lives of so many people both in and outside of IBM. He will be missed.
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