Charles Roland Senteio

Charles Roland Senteio (aka) Chuck, 57 passed on the evening of October 22, 2026, of a sudden and fatal heart attack. He was born on November 5, 1968, on Election Day, that year a welcomed beloved son to the late Charles Gregory Senteio and Rhoda Senteio. Born to two educators he was encouraged with the philosophy of being a kind, thoughtful, caring, contributor to society while constantly being a life-long learner.

He graduated from the Manchester Public Schools, from there obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from Central Connecticut State University, then matriculating in the University of Michigan receiving a Degree in Business Administration. Whereupon he was employed in Strategy Consulting, focusing on IT-related issues primarily in the Electronics and High-Tech Industry while traveling extensively all over Europe, Asia, and Australia while working for the corporate world.

Later seeking to employ more intrinsic values in assisting others he enrolled in the doctorate program at the University of Michigan. Obtaining his doctorate, he became a tenured beloved, knowledgeable, popular and well-respected professor at Rutgers University in New Jersey receiving several awards for his academic and community work. He was also a certified counselor and visiting professor at M. I. T. in Massachusetts. He served on numerous committees involving travel to various parts of the country, Brazil and several African nations concerning health inequities and mentoring. He was active in Big Brothers Big Sisters and had a Big Brother whom he was mentoring. In addition, he was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. Prior to his sudden passing he was working on a book with another professor.

His hobbies were restoring classic cars and sailing on his boat, So Sobe (It’s So Good), to Martha's Vineyard while fishing and enjoying the beauty of the ocean. Additionally, he also worked out.

He will be missed sorely by his mother, Rhoda, sister and numerous cousins, aunts, and many friends as he positively impacted many lives with whom he came into contact via the concern, kindness and care he thoughtfully displayed to others.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9 AM to 10:30 AM at the Doane Beal Ames Funeral Home 160 West Main Street, Hyannis, MA 02601. A Mass of Christian Burial will directly follow at St. Francis Xavier Church South Street Hyannis, MA at 11:00 A. M. Chuck will be laid to rest at the St. Francis Xavier Cemetery in Centerville, MA.

In Chuck's honor donations may be made to the American Heart Association.