COLONIE – Charles M. Mendel, Sr., 60, of Colonie, passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017, with his son by his side, after a brief illness. Chuck was born in Albany, and lived in the area all his life.
Chuck is survived by his pride and joy, his son Charles M. Mendel, Jr., and by a large and loving extended family.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m. in Blessed Sacrament Church, Central Ave., Albany. Relatives and friends are invited. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 1 Marcus Blvd #104, Albany, NY 12205. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.HansFuneralHome.com.
David
March 14, 2017 at 12:00 pmCharles,
I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers r with u and I’m here for anything u may need.
Thomas Bliven
March 14, 2017 at 1:12 pmMy condolences to the Mendel family, Chuck Sr., Annie, Elaine, Pauly, Chuckie Jr., Shannon, Ken and Leah. Your son, brother and Dad will be missed dearly.
Chuck had the biggest heart and always gave without question, he opened his home to anyone and brought us all together as a family. He looked out for me when I was young kid, took care, of me and did the same to my daughter Leah , I won’t forget the kindness you gave. I will cherish memories of those times at the house, in the yard, all of us laughing and enjoying life together. Thank you for everything dear brother Chuck! R.I.P.
Thomas “Tommy” Bliven
Kathy & Dave Riha
March 14, 2017 at 1:35 pmSo sorry to hear about Chuck, your in my thoughts & prayers!
Thomas Bliven
March 14, 2017 at 2:55 pmAnd my Sister Joan! Thank you and Chuck for being the pillar of our family for so many years how much effort you gave to keep us all together. Love you
Kim Hoke
March 14, 2017 at 4:36 pmI’m saddened, hurt and angry that I lost my brother, my friend too soon. I will miss the good old times, the laughs and the schooling conversations. You are truly a good caring person that I will never forget . Rest in peace and paradise. ONE LOVE, KIM.
Karl D. Herbst
March 14, 2017 at 6:07 pmChuck it was a total shock when I heard you had passed. I had the pleasure of knowing you and family for over 40 years. We worked hand and hand together at CDTA and on the union board together. We were a force to be reckoned with . We stood and fought together for those who couldn’t. We became friends or should I say family. We encountered and went through a lot together. I must say I’m going to miss you my friend but never will I forget you. Your partner in crime and friend Karl to we meet again.
Joni Curry
March 16, 2017 at 3:50 amYou will all be in my thoughts and prayers today. I am so sorry for your loss. Chucky was a great guy. Always smiling, funny as heck. A great dad and family man. I actually met him way before I married his cousin. The good old lamp post. We always had allot of laughs. Chucky was a wonderful friend to so many. I was shocked when I heard he had passed. Continued prayers and healing for the family. May he rest in peace. Give Kev a kiss for me when you see him.
Rick amendel
March 16, 2017 at 10:32 amSo very sad to hear. Chucky will be remembered as always upbeat and smiling, a great dad and cousin. Although I haven’t seen him in a while, I can always look back and recall all the great times we had growing up.
Rest in peace Chuck.
Phil Germano
March 18, 2017 at 11:58 amVery sorry to hear about chunky’s illness recently and now his passing. Just wanted to pass along my condolences to the family. Nice guy, for sure.
kenny peasley
March 21, 2017 at 12:50 pmsorry to see u go so soon your were a friend and a great family man to your family and always a busy man i remember so many times and things while u were here untill we meet again rip my friend
Mary Cullinan
April 13, 2017 at 7:56 amOn behalf of my mother and family, we send the entire Mendel family our sincere condolences on your loss of Chucky.
Love and prayers,
Mary Mastrianni Cullinan
Michelle Bernard
June 11, 2017 at 10:08 amI was so shocked to hear Chuckie had left this life way to young.I had not seen him in a very long time,but always remembered what a terrific guy he was.My love goes out to all of you.May God Bless him always.I remember when he bought the house and all the renovations he made to it.Just Beautiful.
Michelle Bernard
June 11, 2017 at 10:11 amI also wanted to say I stopped at your sale on Saturday and now have a few things to remember him by.I used to work at Nick DeMase and Assoc. Real Estate Ofice.