Condolence From: Bill Hinman
Condolence: Dear Charlie,
At your viewing earlier today, there were some beautiful prayers said from the Knights of Columbus and some groups from your church. There were also some encouraging Bible passages read declaring that nothing can separate us from the love of God through Jesus Christ.
What struck me most were these words said by the Knights: "Resolved, That while we bow in submission to the will of our Heavenly Father, we mourn the loss of our Brother Charles who has been taken from us."
You believed in Jesus and knew that you were going to Heaven soon. And that is where you are now. But we sure do miss you here. You accepted me as a part of your family before your sister and I were even married. I love you and it's clear from today how many lives you impacted and and how loved and appreciated you were.
Sunday September 29, 2019
Condolence From: Lori Ann Hinman
Condolence: Hi Charlie- it’s me again. I see Diane wrote again so it’s ok if I do too! I don’t want to take too much space on your page. You would have loved to be there today with all the people who came out to see you today. You were SO loved and so respected by so many. It is evident that you touched so many lives and hearing people say you were like a father figure to them touched my heart so much!
The firemen 🚒 came in droves... you are definitely one of them. Your family loves you and I miss you so much it hurts. I remember when I was a little girl that if daddy was sleeping you would carry me upstairs at night and tuck me in with my dog Squiggly. Today Donna gave me one of your shirts. I will sleep with it every night along with Daddy’s shirt and remember the two guys who tucked me in when mom was working.
I don’t know how to say a final goodbye to you tomorrow. I can’t and won’t. I will remain with my see you later. But that is easier to say in my head than feel in my heart.
You would have loved to see everyone wearing your purple bracelets, flag pins, and all the pictures of your life. You are one handsome dude with a contagious smile!
I love you forever Big brother. I will continue to take care of Donna and Mommy.
Pinkies and Love forever,
Your little sister Lori Ann
FAITH HOPE LOVE
Sunday September 29, 2019
Condolence From: Carol and Andy Feinberg
Condolence: Our deepest condolences to the Philipone, Hinman and Ihle families. It's clear how much Charlie is loved and will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss and will continue to keep you in our prayers.
Carol and Andy
Sunday September 29, 2019
Condolence From: Diane Ihle
Condolence: Charlie,
Me again. I laid awake all night wondering how I am going to say goodbye to you today. I decided that I just can’t . I will just say, “Bye for now”. Yesterday I spent preparing your pics as you asked. I looked at your life all day. One thing that is obvious was how you lived life to the fullest. You were happiest with family and friends doing what you loved. I know you loved being behind the camera, but is is apparent you loved being in front of it too. Today, for the second time we will all have to say goodbye to you again. This time I cannot promise I can hold back my tears . I will try my best as I help support mommy and Donna as promised. In my head I say you are happy and free of pain in heaven with daddy and all of our loved ones we lost. In my broken heart, I say today will be one of the hardest days I will have to go through .
I love you big brother. Pinkies forever.
With all my love,
Diane
Sunday September 29, 2019
Condolence From: Nina
Condolence: My condolences to Donna and the Philipone family on the loss of their dear Charlie. Every time I saw him he was smiling, gregarious, and always had a good story to tell. What a nice guy. May he be at peace and free of pain. Love your Clark Neighbor
Saturday September 28, 2019
Condolence From: Lucy Muraca
Condolence: Dear Nephew Charlie-
Your dear sisters have said it all so well. You have been so brave and taught all of us so much. You were and still are an inspiration. I think of my first nephew as a “kid” who knew how to have fun; who truly believed that the world was celebrating his birthday on the Fourth of July when he was a little guy and recently you told me you still believe that! I know you are right about that and it will always be exactly that for me. Your ability to see beauty through the eye of a camera and to share your photography with all of us has been amazing. I believe that is because you were able to see beauty with your own big brown eyes, whether in a beautiful girl, a beautiful scene, a creature of God – birds – in particular – your favorite fireworks and so much more. You leave behind photographs that will be admired and treasured by so many. You leave behind smiles and memories that will always warm our hearts. Thank you for that and for helping us see the better side of life. You own a piece of my heart too. I love you now and always. We will all meet again and celebrate the Fourth of July with our favorite Yankee Doodle Dandy! Love, always, Aunt Lucy or as you always said Aunt "Lu"
Saturday September 28, 2019
Condolence From: Diane Ihle
Condolence: Hey Big Brother,
Looks like my little sister beat me to this! Haha! I can’t even find the words to tell you how much of a hole is in my heart with you gone. I am trying to hold onto all of the fun memories with you. Yes, pinkies forever ! I admire how you faced this dreadful disease heads on , “Your way”. You charmed us with your jokes and continued to put smiles on our faces when all we wanted to do was cry. I know the rules, no questions and no crying . I think I broke both! You were able to say goodbye to all of your family and friends and we all saw how many people love you, which was no surprise. Though I miss you so so much , I am happy that you are now healed and out of pain. You are pigging out on big bowls of macaroni with daddy !!. I just wonder if the meatballs and key lime pie are as good as mine!
One last thing, I loved the first thunderstorm you sent to us to let us know you made it home safely!!
Until we are together again,
Love you forever,
Diane
PS- as Lori said we WILL take care of mommy and Donna
Friday September 27, 2019
Condolence From: Lori Ann Hinman
Condolence: Hey Big Brother- what can I say that I haven't said already to you? You were SO brave and SO strong. You did things your way and got to say goodbye to everyone. I don't know anyone else who lived their final days with such grace and selflessness. I promise to always take care of Mommy and Donna. Pinkies forever! You took a piece of my heart to Heaven with you- you and daddy are together again. My heart aches but I know you are at peace and in GLORY! You have a new healed body and are enjoying some antipasto, crabs, cookies, and some Frankie with Daddy. Heaven's gain is our loss, but because of the faith we have in Jesus I WILL see you again. Not goodbye...it's see you later. I love you forever and your legacy will live on. I promise. Pinkies.
Friday September 27, 2019
