Neighbors at 21 First Ave. shared the following information and photos...
Charlie Carroll, a longtime East Village resident, died on Jan. 1. He was 63.
According to his obituary, he "passed away peacefully at his home, in the care of his devoted sisters Diane Carroll, Lorraine White and Eileen Toler, friend Vicky Berrios, wife Meaddows Ryan, and dedicated hospice workers."
Charlie, the youngest of four, was born in Manhattan to Angie and Charles Carroll II, "and he was a quintessential New Yorker from that day forward."
In 1980, he joined the United States Marine Corps. After serving, he returned to downtown Manhattan, "where he put his mechanical and construction skills to work as a property manager, crew supervisor, and contractor specializing in repair and renovation."
Charlie became a self-employed superintendent for four buildings in the East Village, including where he lived at 21 First Ave.
He was also passionate about guitars, "researching them, buying them, adapting them, collecting gear for them, puttering with them, and sometimes even playing them." He played in several local bands, including Raw Kinder, Krunch and the Milestones.
You can read more about Charlie's life and passions here.
On Saturday afternoon (Jan. 13) from 1-3, friends and family are coming together to celebrate his life at the Redden Funeral Home, 325 W. 14th St. between Eighth Avenue and Ninth Avenue.
Thinking of him, and his family and friends as they celebrate his life.
ReplyDeleteI did not know Charlie. Reading the obituary, it sounds like he got a lot of his 63 years. My condolences to Meaddows, his family and friends.
ReplyDeleteCharles was an incredibly decent person.
ReplyDeleteYes I lived at 21 1st Ave 10 years ago and Charlie was just a lovely guy. I'm sad that this world has taken another good person too soon. I hope you're resting peacefully Charlie! 💗
DeleteCharlie was the super in my building for many years. He was always gracious and kind, a really cool guy. Condolences to Charlie's family and friends, he will be missed. RIP.
ReplyDeleteMy condolences such a nice person
ReplyDeleteI knew Charlie for years, he was a regular at D.B.A. Such a decent person, and a wonderful guitarist... RIP Charles. -Howard
ReplyDeleteCharlie. The nicest person ever. Rest in Peace my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for this.
ReplyDeleteI have known Charlie for decades. Through thick and thin, I could always count on him for a smile and a hug. Until we meet again over the rainbow, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteA lovely guy; we were friends on FB and wrote to each other about guitars, and boats. Only yesterday I was thinking to send him a link to a video I found showing a restored Vought Corsair propeller aircraft, one of his favorites, and then remembered he’d never see it, and was sad once again.
ReplyDeleteVery nice recognition of a very nice guy.
ReplyDeleteThe world needs more Charlies, those people who are the heart of decency and humanity and goodness.
ReplyDeleteMy sincere condolences to his family. It's hard to lose a loved one, but I hope the knowledge of how much he meant to so many people will be of comfort to them all.
RIP, Charlie Carroll.
All my encounters with Charlie in my life were really pleasant. He always struck me as straight up and down person, to the point type of person, in a really genuine and good way. I’m glad we met in life. Safe passage good sir!
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My wife and I lived at 21 First Ave for 11 years and Charlie was a constant positive presence in our lives. When our daughter was born, he helped welcome her home and made sure our apartment was ready for a newborn. A true mensch.
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I lived at 21 First Avenue for 11 years and Charlie was a constant positive presence in our lives. We talked about fishing, the neighborhood and family. He took great care of us and our apartment over the years, especially when our daughter was born. RIP Charlie.
ReplyDeleteNever to late to say thanks for your service Stand tall…
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