Charles Allen Hartelius - Cremation Society of Virginia

Charles Allen Hartelius

October 7, 1956 - May 7, 2024

HARTELIUS-Charles Allen, age 67 of Chesapeake, VA, died at home, Tues., May 7, 2024. Predeceased by his parents, Constance Hartelius, in 2002, and Arnold G. Hartelius Jr., 2006, both of Howell, NJ; he will be missed by two sons, Matthew of Chesapeake, VA, and Joshua Hartelius, Little Rock, AR; brother, Arnold Hartelius III and his wife, Nancy, Caldwell, NJ; sister, Carol Hartelius-O’Brien, Belmar, NJ: nephews and nieces, Jason Hartelius and his wife Katie, Eric and his wife, Melissa who gave him two grand-nieces Molly and Charlotte, Amy Hartelius and her fiance Greg Conforti, Lindsey Rae O’Brien and Kirsten O’Brien, his Godmother, Mary Attubato, Blue Point, NY, as well as many cousins and friends.

Charlie was born October 7, 1956, in Uniondale, Long Island, NY. He grew up in East Meadow, where he played little league, attended Christ The King Episcopal Church, grew his love of baseball, golf, the beach, and music. He loved his champion Yankees and those amazing Mets. He was a catalog of film trivia and could easily quote apropos movie lines for any occasion. He enjoyed a sentimental love for music, especially the Beatles.

After graduating East Meadow HS, he attended Nassau Community College, and SUNY Oneonta. After leaving the Catskills, he lived in Howell, NJ, before moving to Chesapeake, VA, in 1990. He returned to teaching before working as a CNA and then medical auditor for Sentara Hospital, until his retirement 2 years ago.

Charlie was indeed a sunny life force who could offer a calm voice of reason while he made you laugh with his quick wit. He had an amazing spirit and enormous heart that everyone felt in his presence, for which he’ll be fondly remembered. He loved time with family and friends; especially taking his son Matthew on walks down to the water. Those who were fortunate enough to know him, knew they could count on him to show up with an open heart.

Sadly, heart failure took our great Charlie too soon. Two later celebrations of life, one in New Jersey, and one in Virginia, to honor this sweet and dedicated man, will be announced at a later time. Because of his love for his special needs son Matthew, donations can be made to the Ability Center of Virginia in memory of Charles Hartelius.

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Arnie, Carol, Josh, and the entire family....I am still in shock, even almost 3 weeks later. I have so many things I want to say to each of you, but there really aren't any words that can express how saddened I am for each and every one of you. We all have our special moments and memories, of our time spent with Charlie, and those are the memories that will keep us each going through the rest of our lives without Charlie in them. I will never forget any second of time spent with your loving brother, father, uncle, and overall sweetest man I ever had the privilege of meeting. I wanted to share one of my favorite pictures with you all. One that I know we have all been able to share, the love and compassion that Charlie had for Matthew. Sending you all, my sincerest, deepest, and loving condolences during this heartbreaking time.

To the Harteluis Family with deepest heartfelt sympathy, praying for you in your time of loss. May you find strength in those around you and comfort knowing you are not alone. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jackie Malbon, Co-Worker, SVBGH/ED

Carol , I remember Charlie very fondly we used to walk home from parties in East Meadow shoulder to shoulder feeling no pain singing songs and having a blast. We went skiing many times, camping and Charlie traveled with me in my Volkswagen camper the Key West Florida in the 70s. He was chronically late for everything we did and he was one of the most chill people I’ve ever known. Ha ha. I’m really sad that Charlie isn’t with us anymore, but I’ll always have fond memories of our times together. Rest in peace, my friend I was blessed to have you in my life. Carol , I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words to make someone feel better after such a devastating loss, he will be remembered the rest of our lives. Arnold, losing a brother has got to be painful. how many stick ball games hockey games football games did we play in front of our houses? We grew up at a great time and we all had a blast. I am truly sorry for the pain you must be going through. You and your family have my condolences. God bless and may Charlie rest in peace.

We are So So Sorry For the loss of your Brother,You and Your Family are in our prayers.If I can do anything to help you just let me know.Sending love

My dear friend Carol, I’m so sorry for the loss of your brother. Hold on tight to the memories you have of him and the love and laughter you shared. My heart goes out to you and your family at this very difficult time. Love,Lori R.

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So many happy memories with Charlie… At work and out in town… I am truly saddened and still cannot comprehend that he has physically left this earth… my heart goes out to his family… Charlie, went we meet again, have my frozen JUMBO with salt ready 😎

you will be missed, but always remembered.

I worked with Charles at Sentara and a coworker shared the news about his passing; I am so saddened by this. He always had an encouraging word and gentle spirit. Sending love to his family and friends. He will be missed.

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