Charles W. Beck, May 18, 1950 ~ March 19, 2024
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| Charlie championed electronic waste recycling by hosting free drop-off days every few months in the Mini-Super parking lot. He started that in 2014 when the CCA's Town Administrator Mark Stankiewicz cancelled free drop-off at the town's transfer station. Pick up was done by Charlestown local business Indie Cycle. |
Born in
Hartford, CT on May 18, 1950, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Elenor
(Kautz) Beck.
Charlie
graduated from Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, NY. In the 1980’s he
became co-owner of the Charlestown Mini Super and was still working at the time
of his passing.
Mr. Beck was an active in the Town of Charlestown civic affairs and
had been past President of the Charlestown Town Council. He was currently
Charlestown's Town Moderator. He also was a long-time member of the South
County Tourism Association.
Charlie loved
playing golf and had played his last round on Monday afternoon at Pinecrest
Golf Course. He was a member of the South County Umpires Association
officiating at many baseball and softball games.
Charlie will be
remembered for good character, sense of humor and his unwavering selflessness.
He was the
proud loving father of his two sons, Calvin Beck and Cooper Beck. He also
leaves his sisters and brother, Deborah Berry of Bloomfield, CT, Timothy Beck
of Charlestown, RI and Kathleen Beck of Westminster, MA. He was the longtime
dear friend and companion of Darlene DeSantis. He also leaves his former wife
Wendy Beck.
A celebration
of Charlie’s life will be held on Friday March 22, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St.
Andrews Lutheran Church, 15 East Beach Rd, Charlestown, RI. Calling hours are respectfully omitted.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlie’s memory may be made to
St. Andrews Church, Food Pantry.