Charlie passed peacefully in his sleep this morning. We are saddened by this loss but continue to celebrate the person he was in words, meals, and chocolate (lots of chocolate).

We recommend to all who knew him, go out for ice cream. Honor him by biting off the bottom of your cone and then racing to eat your ice cream from both sides before it melts. Charlie always ate his cones this way and it is also how he tackled most of life’s challenges. Eat ice cream daily, and enjoy the ride. Life is often too short.