Of St. Louis Missouri, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2023 with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Friday, February 24, 2023 at the age of 71. He was the son of the late Charles/Vernell Hart (Scharpenberg) and Joseph/Estelle Garafola.
He is survived by his wife Nancy (Garafola) Hart and two devoted children, Charlie (Lisa) Hart and Chrissy (Dave) Kaiser, four grandchildren Zoe Hock, Vanessa Hart, Brandon and Dylan Kaiser. His sister Donna (Bill) Koeln, and brothers Tom (Sharon) Hart, Michael (Chrissy) Hart. His sister in laws Kathy (Ron) Owens, Mary (Jerry) Willick, and Sherry (Andy) Chibnall. His nieces and nephews Scott (Kim) Koeln, Matt (Jennifer) Koeln, Jennifer (Barrett) Wright, Jessica Hart, Hannah (Mike) Droege, Heather Hart, Dana (Glen) Mckamely Petersen Jeffery (Lisa) McKamely, Michael (Emily) Willick, Susie (Aaron) Pollard, Steve (Kate) Willick, Joe Chibnall. His 19 great nieces and nephews and 5 great great nieces and nephews.
Charlie was a devoted husband of 50 years who loved his wife with all his heart and always wanted her to be taken care of. He loved his children and grandchildren and looked forward to seeing them flourish. In his prime he loved playing music on his guitar, fishing, camping, riding motorcycles, and racing. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends, but is now breathing easy.
A celebration of Charles’s Life will be held May 20th 10:00am at The Shrine of St. Joseph 1220 N 11th St, St. Louis, MO 63106. Followed by a Celebration of life party at the Chibnall house 2643 Storm Lake Drive, St Louis M0 63129
Charlie cared about everyone else more than himself.you could always count on him for help even when you didn’t ask for it. My entire family loved him and our condolences go out to the entire Hart family. My garage feels empty without him. Rest in peace my great friend.
Charlie cared about everyone else more than himself.you could always count on him for help even when you didn’t ask for it. My entire family loved him and our condolences go out to the entire Hart family. My garage feels empty without him. Rest in peace my great friend.
Charlie, fly high my cuz with your new wings with great speed, just how you likes it!
I will dearly miss his posts of cars and how proud of his family he was while cherishing all of my own memories of him that I’ve had since I could first remember.
I will miss you Charlie Hart. My tears for you are only awesome memories.
Charlie, fly high my cuz with your new wings with great speed, just how you likes it!
I will dearly miss his posts of cars and how proud of his family he was while cherishing all of my own memories of him that I’ve had since I could first remember.
I will miss you Charlie Hart. My tears for you are only awesome memories.
Chrissy,
I did not know your father, but from what I have learned, he was a loving and kind-hearted man. Knowing that of him, and knowing you, I realize you are a true reflection of your dad.
You’ve always held a special place within my heart, and my girls.
I am sending my love and prayers for you and yours during this very difficult time.
May God wrap His loving arms around you and yours.
Chrissy,
I did not know your father, but from what I have learned, he was a loving and kind-hearted man. Knowing that of him, and knowing you, I realize you are a true reflection of your dad.
You’ve always held a special place within my heart, and my girls.
I am sending my love and prayers for you and yours during this very difficult time.
May God wrap His loving arms around you and yours.
CHARLIE YOU WERE MORE THAN JUST A BROTHER-IN‐LAW, YOU WERE A BROTHER. THE GARAFOLA FAMILY WILL MISS YOU GREATLY. WE LOVE YOU. WATCH OVER ALL OF US AND WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN.
CHARLIE YOU WERE MORE THAN JUST A BROTHER-IN‐LAW, YOU WERE A BROTHER. THE GARAFOLA FAMILY WILL MISS YOU GREATLY. WE LOVE YOU. WATCH OVER ALL OF US AND WE WILL SEE YOU AGAIN.
I will always have fond memories of my childhood friend, Charlie. I’ll never forget our band, ‘Just Us’, with our buddies, Keith an Jim. Charlie was our lead guitar player, and he could really ‘bend them strings’.
As life moved on, our families were practically inseparable. Many, many good times camping, fishing and boating.
Charlie, you will be missed but never forgotten! And I know you’re up there strumming a guitar, instead of a harp.
I will always have fond memories of my childhood friend, Charlie. I’ll never forget our band, ‘Just Us’, with our buddies, Keith an Jim. Charlie was our lead guitar player, and he could really ‘bend them strings’.
As life moved on, our families were practically inseparable. Many, many good times camping, fishing and boating.
Charlie, you will be missed but never forgotten! And I know you’re up there strumming a guitar, instead of a harp.
So sorry for your loss. What a fun neighbor to have across the street. We are thinking about you.
So sorry for your loss. What a fun neighbor to have across the street. We are thinking about you.
Two of us, always two Charlies in our group & both guitar players. I miss you, old friend, and my love to you Nancy. May we all be together again in the next life.
Two of us, always two Charlies in our group & both guitar players. I miss you, old friend, and my love to you Nancy. May we all be together again in the next life.
Miss you, my brother, miss you, but will never forget you. I cherish all my memories of times good and bad!! I’m so sorry COPD made your life (and Nancy’s) so changed! Wanted you at family functions, to see your smile, but knew you would if you could. Miss talking with you thru Nancy, haha, could hear you in the background. Miss you more than I ever dreamed, and so does “Willy”, Bill. Never goodbye, just “see you later, talk to you later”! Love you, Sis & Bill
Miss you, my brother, miss you, but will never forget you. I cherish all my memories of times good and bad!! I’m so sorry COPD made your life (and Nancy’s) so changed! Wanted you at family functions, to see your smile, but knew you would if you could. Miss talking with you thru Nancy, haha, could hear you in the background. Miss you more than I ever dreamed, and so does “Willy”, Bill. Never goodbye, just “see you later, talk to you later”! Love you, Sis & Bill