There are two things that I think of when I think of Charlie.
First, when we were all at Calvary Chapel Surprise, I started calling him, "Uncle Charlie." I did that because he was the uncle every family has, loud and obnoxious at times. When family gatherings happen, the question is always asked, "Is Uncle Charlie coming?"  When the answer is" yes" everyone says, "Oh good." The family gatherings are not the same without him, he is the life of the party.  Without Uncle Charlie, there are going to be a lot of boring parties now.

The second thing I remember is when I had to go have a colonoscopy. Charlie gave me a ride to have the procedure done. While I was filling out paperwork, Charlie went up to the receptionist at the desk and said, "I brought my friend in here for a brain scan, I hope you find something." The receptionist had a very perplexed look on her face. Charlie and I sat down and then realizing where we were and seeing the receptionist still had a baffled look on her face, Charlie exclaims, "A Brain." We laughed for a half an hour. 

I will miss you Charlie!
Love,
Skip

There was another time Charlie stopped me from getting into a lot of trouble at work.  But the way he did it kind of defused the situation.  There was a guy at work who was a real pain at the time.  We all happened to be at a restaurant for lunch and during a conversation, this guy started in on me for no reason.  I had it,  I put both hands on the table and started to rise from my chair with deadly intent.  As I was rising I called the guy by his last name “Mr X….” and then Charlie lost it.   One hand on his cheek, the other on his belly and he was laughing so loud that everybody in the restaurant turned their heads.  I couldn’t do it.  I couldn’t stay mad.  I began to laugh too.  Soon everything was forgotten and we went back to work.  He saved me then, because I probably would’ve lost my job.  And he did it with just a laugh.

Rosie.   I love you and the kids.  You are all in my family’s prayers.  I know Charlie is in a better place now.  And I’ll bet anything, he’s laughing.

Love Always,
Ernie     

About 30 years ago I first met Charlie when I was working for O’Brien Kreitzberg at JFK Airport in NY.  I didn’t know it then, but it turned out that we were going to be friends for a long time.  Charlie was in the process of switching careers and was looking to get into the computer field and I was one of the folks who interviewed him.  I remember his willingness to learn and his promise to work hard.  In fact, if I remember correctly, in typical Charlie fashion he said “I’ll scrub toilets if I have to”.  Needless to say - he didn’t have to and it turned out that he was hired and quickly became perfect for the job.  
During our time working together, you and Charlie welcomed me into your home and I got to know your wonderful family, for which I am forever grateful.  I remember one time I went with Charlie, you and kids to Action Park in New Jersey.  I was waiting on line with you and Charlie to ride the Alpine slide.  We were waiting to take a ski lift up the mountain and Charlie began chatting pleasantly with an Asian fellow on the line.  At some point, you became nervous about going up on the ski lift.  “I don’t know about this”  you  said.  “What if we get stuck?”  The Asian man said “That’s no problem, I’ll just jump down and probably kill myself”.   Charlie looked at him with a twinkle in his eye and said “ And that’s why you guys lost the war.”  And then he let out that laugh of his.  Needless to say, one of many good times together.


I knew Charlie and Rosie through our a Bible Study group. I only met both of them about 3 years ago. Some times they would open up their home for our group.  I so enjoyed talking to both of them. They were always  Kind and showed the love of the Lord to me. Charlie loved people and cared about what happens to them. He had a very kind heart.  He very much loved his family and also his little dogs. He was very special as is Rosie. I will miss him very much. I am so blessed that I got to know him for a little while. I know he loved the Lord and is happy today . He was truly a gift.  We will miss you Charlie , love Marilyn Res.

I HAVE MANY FOND MEMORIES OF MY UNCLE CHARLIE. LIKE WHEN HE TOOK ME TO MY FIRST PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL GAME THE JETS OF COURSE. COACHING ME IN PEE WEE FOOTBALL. IF THERE WAS A FAMILY FUNCTION GOING ON SOMEWHERE AND I KNEW UC WAS GOING TO BE THERE I ALWAYS BROUGHT MY FOOTBALL. BUT ONE MEMORY STANDS OUT THE MOST, OUR FAMILY WENT TO VISIT AUNTIE AND UC IN INDIANA. AFTER DINNER WE WATCHED A MOVIE. IN ONE SCENE THE COUPLE GOT MARRIED AND WENT ON THEIR HONEYMOON. THE HOTEL ROOM WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE AN OCEAN VIEW, BUT INSTEAD IT HAD A VIEW OF A WALL. THE NEW HUSBAND (who was a little slow)CALLED DOWN TO THE FRONT DESK AND STARTED YELLING "I DIDNT PAY FOR A VIEW OF A WALL" WELL AFTER THE MOVIE EVERYONE WENT TO BED AND THE HOUSE WAS REAL QUIET, ALL OF A SUDDEN WE HEAR UNCLE CHARLIE YELLING I DIDNT PAY FOR A VIEW OF A WALL. IT WAS HYSTERICAL EVERYONE WAS CRACKING UP. THAT WAS UNCLE CHARLIE NOT MATTER WHAT YOU WERE GOING THROUGH HE COULD MAKE YOU LAUGH AND PUT A SMILE ON YOUR FACE. WILL MISS THAT. LOVE YOU UNCLE CHARLIE.

Many years ago Charlie and I worked for the same flooring company. One day we went into work and we could see that our boss who stuttered was visibly upset.  We asked what was wrong.  Because of the stuttering it took him about twenty minutes to tell us that his father had gotten robbed at the other location and was stabbed. (He was not seriously hurt).  I looked at Charlie and said "another satisfied customer".  Everytime we looked at each other, we laughed.  Charlie will be sorely missed and fondly remembered. Love you buddy.

CHARLIE, ROSEMARY, EDDIE AND I WENT TO MT. AIRY LODGE, IN PENNSYLVANIA  ON VACATION MANY YEARS AGO.  BEFORE GETTING TO THE LODGE, WE STOPPED AT A BASKET FACTORY.  WHILE THERE CHARLIE AND EDDIE ROAMED AROUND THE SHOWROOM AND DECIDED TO PLACE BASKETS ON THEIR HEADS AND CAME LOOKING FOR  ROSEMARY AND MYSELF TO SHOW US.  AS THEY APPROACHED US THEY PORTRAYED LAUREL AND HARDY.  IT WAS HYSTERICAL.  THE MOST FUNNY THING WAS THAT THEY  LOOKED JUST LIKE THEM. THE MORE WE LAUGHED AT THEM, THE MORE THEY IMITATED THEM.  A MEMORY  NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN WAS CREATED.  CHARLIE WAS A PERFECT "OLIVER HARDY".  EVEN AS WE WRITE THIS  WE ARE LAUGHING, THAT IS HOW CHARLIE WAS "ALWAYS ENTERTAINING" WE WILL MISS YOU BROTHER-IN-LAW!!!!!!!

I asked my husband Skip, "What do you think Charlie said when he got to heaven?" 
Skip said, Charlie said, "How ya doing? What took you so long?" 😁
We loved Charlie and will miss him greatly! We love you Rosie and are praying for comfort for you and your family. 
Love,
Skip & Sheryl

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Charles P. Golden

30 avril 1951 – 15 avril 2018

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