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Adele Georgaros planted a tree in memory of Charles LaRussa
Monday, February 24, 2020
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In Loving Memory of My Aunt Genevieve and Uncle Joe and Cousins, Robert, David, Joseph, Charles and Andrew. Rest In Peace! Join in honoring their life - plant a memorial tree
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ADELE GEORGAROS posted a symbolic gesture
Sunday, February 23, 2020
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It doesn’t seem possible that it is almost two years since our cousin, Charles, passed away. I was on the phone with Andrew when it happened. It is also hard to believe that it is almost one year this coming week that Andrew passed away from a heart attack. Not many know this because there was no funeral, no announcement in the newspaper or online. Nothing! We don’t even know what happened to his remains. Were they cremated? Buried in a Potter’s field somewhere? The only one who would have been able to claim his body was his direct next of kin, his nephew, Damion. They had an intense dislike for each other so I highly doubt that Damion claimed Andrew’s remains, so, only God knows for sure where he is. Hopefully, he is in heaven with his mother, Genevieve and his father, Joe and his brothers, Robert, David, Joseph and Charles. May you all Rest In Peace forever.
Adele Georgaros, Niece and Cousin
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Dr. Valerie Scott, Director, Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, College of Saint Elizabeth posted a condolence
Saturday, March 17, 2018
My prayers and thoughts go out to Charles' family. Charles had just come into the office to see me two weeks before he died. I was so happy to see him and we had a wonderful talk. His death was a complete shock to me but I am now so happy that he made a point to visit the department and me. I want you to to know that Charles was a valued and important member of our school, department and program. In classes he brought experience, wisdom and thoughtfulness that enriched the learning experience not only for the students but for me as well. He was always so gracious to me and such a gentleman. I can't believe he is gone. God Bless all of you and I pray you feel His comfort and presence in this difficult time. Charles will be greatly missed by all of us at CSE and by me especially.
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Saturday, March 17, 2018
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Charles has been such a valued member of the psychology department since his undergraduate days that we (faculty,dean and fellow students)were devastated to learn of his death. We want his family to know that he was valued by us and this past week has been one of mourning and sadness in our offices and our masters classes. Our prayers go out to you his family. God rest his soul.
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Denise Kojak posted a condolence
Thursday, March 15, 2018
If anyone from our class of 1977 was going to pack in a ton of living (maybe too much for most, LOL) in one lifetime, it was Charles. Charles' innate sense of getting into 'mischief', I mean, Adventure!, helped to elucidate the possibilities that a regular girl-artist-seamstress from NJ could become a "fashion designer"... and for 28 years, I traveled and saw many parts of the world in a way I probably never could have if just traveling for fun....... We had lots of stories to tell: growing up fast, diving into the Zeitgeist, creating art, discovering ourselves, exploring life's curiosities, thrills, terrors and, yes, drama. (THAT was probably Charles' unpublished middle name: "Drama"....well, I'm pretty sure 'more' than his mom, preferred!) (Said with Love!) .......We 'disco-ed' our way through very exciting times in our lives and as always with 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20+ year olds (no?), one often thinks it will never end..... There truly was a lot of excitement ... and a lot of that serendipitous drama that either deepens one's character, or can just as easily and quietly, kill a dream....... I couldn't go a lot of places Charles did, and neither did he to places I chose to and have been blessed to...... I do remember being totally flummoxed when, one afternoon, on 58th ST in NewYorkCity, who did I see flurrying across a plaza of an office building but Charles! Heh..... He seemed to be still on one of his "missions" into NYC for this and that... ... ... He still possessed his "CharlesDrama" energy and I was both happy to see him after so long, but departed with a tinge of feeling disconcerted. The best thing as fellow travelers, is to pray for each's safety and bliss, so I did. .......The guy's mind (and mind's eye) ventured to many places most wouldn't dare..... no matter how stupid and unproductive I thought those places may have been. Charles wanted to live his life his way. ...... And as life has it, our lives took different paths. I am very happy to learn today, that he earned his Masters! .......So, to a blithe spirit, I wish you Godspeed, Charles, and true joy in your reunion with all who've gone on before, including those you missed, and maybe those to whom we wished we could have said that one more (nice, I mean, lol) thing...........Funny, but I had more than fleeting thoughts of you in late February as I was cleaning out a bunch of garments patterns, old sketches from some old fashion jobs, and memories of the 1970's and 80's came dancing back.... (That feeling happens when someone is passing over; it's just a feeling I can get.) I didn't know, I just felt a tug of emotion. I wondered if the 14/15 year old peripatetic Charles was happy and safe....and truly fulfilled....Did he really live his dreams regardless of attitude or ego? Was he ready to go, if ever anyone is? Was he sick, .... was he fighting to stay in health while he cooked up a storm of delicious delectables? Did he overdo some wild-eyed 'plan'?....... I said prayers that Charles had peace of mind. And I thanked him for having the times we did, while we did...weeellllll, most of the times we had...(c'mon! WHERE is your humor???). He showed me many things, good and bad. And I hoped I returned the love to him. God Bless all who 'danced' with Charles. Godspeed, Friend.
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Aimee lit a candle
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
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Triana Rego posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
You were genuine, unique, uplifting, and the best kind of person. You will be so so missed, Charles. Thank you for making our master’s classes extra special.
Xoxo Triana
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Eileen Alexander posted a condolence
Monday, March 12, 2018
Charles,
I will miss you so very much. We had lots of fun together over the years, happy hours, the luau, and of course our little shopping trips. You always made me laugh. I pray you are at peace now. I will wear the bracelet and necklace you made me for many years to come.
Love you,
Eileen
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GREGG BENSON, MA, LCADC posted a condolence
Monday, March 12, 2018
Please accept my deepest condolences for the passing of Charles. I have been privileged, along with so many others to have known and worked him for many years in service of giving and helping others. I have been humbled by his compassion and courage and unrelenting drive to overcome all of his challenges and thus carry the message of hope and recovery for so many. He will be missed but his legacy of caring will live on in the hearts of who have had the good fortune to be touched by him. RIP Charles.
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Laurie Becker posted a condolence
Saturday, March 10, 2018
I deeply regret not reaching out to Charles over these past months when we did not hear from him. Charles was a unique kind sensitive man who made significant contributions to the mental health and addictions community. His goal was to get his PhD to help people in recovery. He had come close to reaching that goal. Many people will miss him and I am among them. Thank you Charles for your community advocacy and for your amazing chocolate mousse cake!
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Rachel Simon posted a condolence
Monday, March 5, 2018
I have loved Charles since the moment we struck up a friendship when we were fourteen - a friendship we renewed every year, when we called each other on our birthdays, and which I thought of every time I laid eyes on a fashion magazine or Pantone released its new Color of the Year. The passing of this unique, funny, creative, stylish, complicated soul has left me deeply sad. I have long cherished the periwinkle scarf he knitted me, and now I will treasure it all the more.
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Sunday, March 4, 2018
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