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STANLEY-Charles J., AKA Carlo Pittore, 62 years young, passed away in Bowdoinham, ME on July 17 after a valiant battle with cancer. Beloved son of Estelle, devoted brother of Marion and Elliott Kahn. Loving uncle to Stephen and Brigitte, Jeffrey and Michelle Kahn. Adoring grand uncle of Martine, Andrew, Sydney, Robert, James, and Gracie. His days were filled with unmatched passion for his art, his life, his travels, his family and friends. He graduated from Tufts University and recently received an honorary doctoral degree from the Maine College of Art. Services at the Community Synagogue, 160 Middleneck Rd, Port Washington, NY on Tuesday, July 19, 1:30 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Carlo Pittore Foundation, PO Box 613, Brunswick, ME 04011. Memorial service in Maine at a future date.

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Published by New York Times on Jul. 19, 2005.

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Ron Hunt

July 22, 2005

It was an honor to have modeled for such a talented artist, and an even greater honor to have been called his friend. He was a man who possessed a rare depth of character that made him seem larger than life. Death cannot contain his spirit: it lives on in his friends and in his art.

Edgar Beem

July 20, 2005

I have known many artists nominally more famous and more successful than Carlo, but I have never known anyone who held the calling of artist in higher esteem or who did it greater honor. Peace, dear Carlo. Peace.

Lucy Martin

July 20, 2005

How wild and wonderful was Carlo, how infectious his zest for life, and with what pleasure he plucked fresh basil and tomatoes from his garden to make us "Greek eggs"! A dear, unique person never to be forgotten.

David & Betty Chase

July 20, 2005

Our friend will be remembered through his wonderful art.

Herbert Hartman

July 20, 2005

I never felt more alive than when I was with Carlo.

MARION & ELLIOTT KAHN

July 20, 2005

My dearest brother lived his life as he chose..to be a true and honest artist. He lived his life to the fullest---just not long enough. His wish was for all to appreciate his art. It was what he worked for and lived for. Art was his life. His inspiration came from not only learning from the masters, but from teaching his students. I shall remember my brother for his love of life, his true gratefulness for life, his art, and the wonderful love that he gave to his family and friends. Rest in peace, my dear brother. With love forever, Marion & Elliott

Darrell Hartman

July 19, 2005

I will dearly miss Carlo, his laugh, and all his exclamation points.

Carol Risher

July 19, 2005

I remember Charles both from groowing up first in Lynbrook and then in Port Washington, but mostly I remember visiting andstyaing with him in Italy. He was a warm and gracious host and helped me to see the art around me in a way that no one else could have done. He shared his passion and his enthusiasm in a way that was truly infectious. He will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Amy Weis

July 19, 2005

Most of my memories of Charles go back to our childhood when he would come to visit his cousins in Easton, PA. I was the youngest cousin and Charles was always so kind and attentive and full of fun. I can not remember a day when he didn't have a wonderful smile and the biggest laugh I had ever heard. I will miss him but always remember those wonderful days of our youth and that laugh that always made me feel so safe and happy.

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