
- April 3, 1956 - June 16, 2015
- Hinckley, Ohio
of CHARLES's Passing
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Berea Animal Rescue
P.O. Box 544
Berea, OH 44017
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A. Ripepi & Sons Funeral Homes
18149 Bagley Road
Middleburg Heights,
OH
44130
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“Dennis and I still miss Chuck. Stacey and Chuck could sure light up a party!Heather and Dennis Liccardi
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1 of 51 | Posted by: Heather Liccardi - Hinckley, OH
“Chuck and I attended school together for 12 years. We played football together for 6 years and wrestled together during the same time. I would say...Read More »
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2 of 51 | Posted by: alexander michael fylak
“You were taken too soon! I love and miss you everyday!
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3 of 51 | Posted by: Cathy English - Middleburg Hts, OH
“We (my husband and I) just learned of Chuck's passing and wanted very much to extend our sincere condolence to you and your entire family.I worked...Read More »
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4 of 51 | Posted by: Kyren Branan
“I just learned of this recently and am very saddened and shockedthat he left us too soon. Chuck and I go back to Pearl RoadElementary School and we...Read More »
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5 of 51 | Posted by: Tom Topor - Parma Heights, OH
“Thank you for sharing your husband with us. He was always so upbeat and willing to share his knowledge with us. He was truly a joy to be around.
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6 of 51 | Posted by: Ja'quetta Sudduth - Cleveland, OH
“Prayers to Chucks wife and family. It is with a heavy heart that I share my condolences to his family. It was such a delight meeting Chuck in the...Read More »
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7 of 51 | Posted by: Miracle McDonald - Mentor, OH
“I am sorry to hear about the passing of Chuck he was my fellow classmates and the network support specialist program at Cuyahoga Community College. I...Read More »
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8 of 51 | Posted by: Ronald Lee Grimes - Cleveland, OH
“We are sorry to hear about the passing of Charles he was our fellow classmate from the network support specialist program at Cuyahoga Community...Read More »
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9 of 51 | Posted by: Ronald Lee Grimes - Cleveland, OH
“It saddens me to hear of the passing of my fellow classmate from the network support specialist program at Cuyahoga Community College our prayers are...Read More »
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10 of 51 | Posted by: Ronald Lee Grimes - Cleveland, OH
“I was shocked to here the news this week of Chuck's passing. I have lived outside the Cleveland area for many years now, so news comes slow to me. ...Read More »
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11 of 51 | Posted by: Gary Mason - Maryville, TN
“Stacee I just found out about Chuck on Sunday. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Taken too soon....Read More »
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12 of 51 | Posted by: A friend
“Chuck will be in my prayers and wishing the best to his family and friends; so sorry for your loss. I would see Chuck at our reunions and all summer...Read More »
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13 of 51 | Posted by: Andy Fiffick - Hinckley, OH
“So shocked and sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. He was a great friend and team mate at Northwestern - always put forth tremendous effort. I will...Read More »
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14 of 51 | Posted by: Chuck Rogers - Richardson, TX
“Stacee, I am so sorry to hear of your Husband 's passing . I never had the pleasure of meeting him, but I know how special you are, so I'm sure he...Read More »
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15 of 51 | Posted by: Brenda Kichurchak - Hinckley
“So saddened by Chucks passing. Great memories of him especially at Pearl rd and Greenbriar. So thankful I got to talk to him at the reunion. My...Read More »
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16 of 51 | Posted by: Allison Bohm Rudnicki - OH
“Greenbriar, Valley Forge, Parma Hts., so many good memories. Time passes too fast. You're a good guy, Chuck. Rest peacefully.
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17 of 51 | Posted by: Tracy Mancuso Wilton - Cape Coral, FL
“Stacee I am so sorry for your loss. I feel blessed and honored to have shared time with Chuck.
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18 of 51 | Posted by: Judy Fisher - Hinckley, OH
“We will always remember Chuck's huge smile and what fun he was to be with at Hinckley Women's Club functions!He will be missed.Heather and Dennis...Read More »
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19 of 51 | Posted by: Heather Liccardi - Hinckley, OH
“With deepest sympathy to his family, friends and community - I reflect on "dancing bear" as we called him in high school -- for his humor and...Read More »
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20 of 51 | Posted by: Dominic Ricchetti - Seattle, WA
“Stacee, I was so sad to see this in the paper this morning!! Please know my thoughts are with you during this very sad time.
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21 of 51 | Posted by: Gayle Wojcik from Securitec - OH
“We always looked forward to seeing Chuck at reunions. He was a good person and always had a good word to say along with a funny story-- usually about...Read More »
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22 of 51 | Posted by: Scott & Kim Campbell - OH
“Chuck and I were teammates all through school, we visited when he came back from Chicago, and reconnected when he moved home. Mary and I were blessed...Read More »
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23 of 51 | Posted by: Jerry Thomas - Litchfield, OH
“I am sorry for your loss. Chuck was taken too soon. May your find peace and comfort as you work through your grief. Chuck and I were classmates...Read More »
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24 of 51 | Posted by: Jan Sell - Parma Heights, OH
“I was doing genealogy today and I saw Chuck's obituary. I was shocked. I could not believe what I read. I am so sorry for your loss. He was a...Read More »
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25 of 51 | Posted by: Charles Giancola - IL
“Stacee,
So sorry to hear about Chuck,he worked hard and enjoyed life to the fullest.I will remeber all the good times.
My thoughts and prayers are...Read More »
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26 of 51 | Posted by: Al - Mokena, IL - Friend
“My sincere condolences on your loss. I was one of Chuck's teachers in 1970 and remember him as a good student, great athlete and a good person....Read More »
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27 of 51 | Posted by: Jack and Deb Roberts - Bradenton, FL
“RIP old friend. It has been many years but great memories still remain. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family.
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28 of 51 | Posted by: Bill Cody - Centerville, OH
“This was some very sad news to hear today, especially since I missed our reunion last summer. Chuck will certainly be missed and was a wonderful part...Read More »
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29 of 51 | Posted by: Deborah Dunn/Glantz - FL
“Lots of emotion here Chuck. I've missed you for a long time. My prayers are with you, Stacee and the girls. Rest easy and in peace.
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30 of 51 | Posted by: Mike Wagner - Walton, KY
“Chuck was simply the best... How shocking to hear he has passed, and so young. I am so sad. I do thank the Lord Jesus for the opportunity to meet...Read More »
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31 of 51 | Posted by: Diane Jones Thorpe - Palm Springs, CA
“Chuck was one of the brightest & funniest guys I ever knew. We spent quite a bit of time together through the 4 years at Northwestern and had some...Read More »
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32 of 51 | Posted by: Jack Gavin - Naperville,, IL
“RIP dear friend. We will miss your smile, you laugh & always your friendly wave.Barb & Steve Belovics
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33 of 51 | Posted by: A friend
“I grew up with Chuck. He lived on the street behind me as children. We played sports together, we were in cub scouts together and he would be over...Read More »
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34 of 51 | Posted by: Phil Salem - Seven Hills, OH
“I am so sad to hear this news. Chuck and I go back to grade school. He was a great friend for a long time. A significant part of my past dies with...Read More »
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35 of 51 | Posted by: Charlie Biscotti - Brecksville
“Chuck, you will be missed, Thank you for all you have done for the Township!
Outstanding man!
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36 of 51 | Posted by: Raymond and Emma Schulte - OH
“Deepest regrets to all of Chuck's family and friends. I got to know Chuck better after high school then during school. My apologies for not being...Read More »
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37 of 51 | Posted by: Carl Schanz - Brookpark, OH
“Though we've only been neighbors for a few years Stacee, you, Chuck, and of course Bella have truly touched my family. Chuck will be greatly missed...Read More »
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38 of 51 | Posted by: mike renko - Hinckley, OH
“Stacee and Family,
As everyone has said, we are all saddened to hear of Chuck's passing at what truly is still a young age. For me, he was so...Read More »
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39 of 51 | Posted by: Janet (Schlacht) Beadling - TX
“This is the kind of thing that shakes us all for different reasons. I grew up 6 houses away from Chuck. From his mom feeding a voracious group of...Read More »
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40 of 51 | Posted by: Steve Mosshart - Lakeland, FL
“So sorry to hear about Chuck, he was a good friend and we had many NU memories. Our very best to the family. Lodi
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41 of 51 | Posted by: Lodi Vercelli
“You will always be my cousin CHUCKIE...We grew up together, we always got along growing up,and continued to keep in touch with each other, after all...Read More »
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42 of 51 | Posted by: Janet Hader-Kincaid - Spring Hill, FL
“Stacey, Nicole and Sam and families.
We are so sorry for your loss. May he rest in peace.
Mike and Aida Leusch
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43 of 51 | Posted by: Aida Leusch - Winthrop Harbor, IL
“There are just no words to describe the sadness I am feeling. Chuck was one of my childhood/neighborhood friends who I roamed the streets with during...Read More »
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44 of 51 | Posted by: Sue Ocker - Broadview Hts, OH
“I was so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I went all through school with him. And he was a good friend of my sister, Chris's. Please know that...Read More »
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45 of 51 | Posted by: Patty Caffrey-Rzonca - OH
“I am so grateful that I had the chance to see Chuck at our reunion last year. He was always such a wonderful person to spend time with. Genuinely...Read More »
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46 of 51 | Posted by: Sandy Kish Jordan
“I never managed to reconnect with Chuck in adulthood, but he was a sweet, sweet boy and young man. I have the dearest of memories of our long...Read More »
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47 of 51 | Posted by: Lisa Rose McCormick - Ridgefield, CT
“One of the world's fun characters has passed. A happy guy all of the time, Chuck was the best dancer I've ever known. Too soon, indeed.
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48 of 51 | Posted by: Patrick McNamara - Northbrook, IL
“Uncle Chuck,
You were the rock of this family and will be missed more then you know !!! Kiss mamma for me !!!!
Happy holidays!
Here come the men...Read More »
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49 of 51 | Posted by: Sammi Bouzeanes - Kenosha, WI
“Pearl Rd, Greenbriar and VF....Chuck was a wonderful person and wonderful friend. He was always laughing and most of the time it was at himself....Read More »
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50 of 51 | Posted by: Chris Caffrey - Pacific Grove, CA
“So many fond, fun memories from NU and subsequent tailgates. Chuck will be missed. Fondly, Eve
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51 of 51 | Posted by: Eve Sutherland - Anaheim Hills, CA
CHARLES A. "CHUCK" SKERYA age 59. Beloved husband of Stacee (nee King). Loving son of the late Charles and Betty Ann. Dearest brother of Cathy English (Dale). Cherished uncle of Nicole and Samantha Bouzeanes, Brittany (fiancé Jimmy Morawiec), Dale (fiancé Katy Murphy) and Michael English. Great uncle of Jada and Ava Booth. Companion of his loyal dog Bella. A Memorial Service will be held Friday June 19, 2015 at the funeral home at 8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions requested to the Berea Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 544, Berea, OH 44017. Friends received Friday 6 – 8 PM at the A. RIPEPI AND SONS FUNERAL HOME, 18149 BAGLEY ROAD, MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH (West of I-71).
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June 19, 2015
6:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
A.RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME
18149 BAGLEY ROAD
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130
(440) 260-8800
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Memorial Service
June 19, 2015
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A.RIPEPI & SONS FUNERAL HOME
18149 BAGLEY ROAD
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, OH 44130
(440) 260-8800
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