Condolences

• July 02, 2026

  Caroline Crowley Wilkerson

  Uncle Charlie was also my godfather and such a treasure to our family. He had a kind heart and would always brighten our spirits with his genuine smile. He delighted my mom (his sister), my five sisters and I with the fond family memories he had growing up in South Boston. So many funny stories he shared about life in Southie with his extended family of aunts/uncles, cousins and friends. He always said "we were poor but we never knew it because we were so happy". He attended many of our family events - from our children's high school debate tournaments, to high school and college graduations to weddings - always with a camera in hand to memorialize our happy occasions. My heart is broken and life will not be the same without him here but I know God has a special place in heaven for him. Until we see each other again - I love you MORE, Uncle Charlie!

• June 28, 2026

  Constance Crowley

  Dear Uncle Charlie, We were richly blessed to have you in our lives, and I miss you terribly. I loved talking to you and hearing you share your memories of growing up in Southie with Nanny and Mom (your sister, Jean.) You shared a lot about other family members, too, including Grandpa Harrington, your grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, and about your many lifelong friends. It was a hard life at times, but you grew up with an appreciation for what you had, especially the love of family and dear friends. You were our family historian, and I loved listening to the stories about your life and experiences. I remember laughing so hard with Mom and Christin during your visit to Solomons when you told us about throwing tomatoes at the T trains. The next day, you were standing there with one of your aunts, acting innocent, as you listened to the T employee complain about those --- as he was cleaning the trains. Or, when the hood of your car was up after it broke down and you heard Auntie Ethel yell from the window of a passing bus, "Charles, when are you going to get rid of that crap can?!" I treasure the Southie book you wrote, which is full of wonderful stories and memories and photos. Thank you for joining us for so many family celebrations over the years (graduations, weddings, and, especially, Mom's 80th birthday 10 years ago.) It was very special to have you there with us, and you would kindly send photos you took to remember the occasion. In your retirement, you wrote monthly articles for the Leisureville paper, enjoyed going to the senior center for lunch or going out to eat with a friend, dancing at "The Moose," and watching hockey games at the clubhouse. You also attended the annual scholarship dinner at The Breakers in Palm Beach, where you would meet the recipient of the scholarship you gifted in Nanny's name to a HS graduate planning to go to college. You would tell me about the books you had read or were reading, mostly biographies, as I recall. You knew the importance and value of continuing to learn throughout your life. You also faithfully served your community as a lector at Mass and a Eucharistic minister, taking Holy Communion to those who were homebound. You generously gave of your time to take those who couldn't drive to medical appointments. You were caring and kind and loving. I would always tell you, "You're my inspiration." You were a good man, Uncle Charlie, and I love you so much. Until we meet again, may you rest in the peace and joy of God's heavenly kingdom. love, Connie xo

• June 25, 2026

  Jim Considine, Charlestown

  I have known Charlie for 60 plus years. From the Charlestown project days and his Boston Trade Hockey days to years after. He was a kind, thoughtful, caring person. We Irish have a simple saying, only five words, but when it's said of someone, it has a deeper meaning. I think it fits Charlie perfectly, "He was a good man". Rest in peace my friend.