We Lost a Good Man!

John3 · Post by **John3** » Thu. Nov. 27, 2008 6:00 pm

Just a note to let all in Upstate NY know of the passing of Charlie Dennis of Dennis Coal and Stove in Fabius. I only met Charile a couple of times while ordering our furnace, but he made everyone feel like his old friend. He will be missed...

218Bee · Post by **218Bee** » Fri. Nov. 28, 2008 12:22 am

Sorry to hear of this. Charlie was very accomodating when I was looking for my Keystoker.

He had the neatest cut-away of a KA6 in his shop.

Freddy · Post by **Freddy** » Fri. Nov. 28, 2008 4:47 am

Sorry to hear of his passing. I didn't know him, but he sounds like an A-1 guy. My condolances to family & friends.

andyace · Post by **andyace** » Fri. Nov. 28, 2008 9:50 am

Was he one of the older guys, the dad maybe? thats where I bough mine.

BIG BEAM · Post by **BIG BEAM** » Fri. Nov. 28, 2008 2:35 pm

I didn't think Charlie was that old.I just talked to him a few weeks ago when I was thinking about switching from a hand fed to a stoker furnace.The man sure did know coal burning.I thought he was my age mid 50s.
DON

John3 · Post by **John3** » Fri. Nov. 28, 2008 5:58 pm

He was 63 yrs. old. His obit was in the Wed. edition of the Syracuse Post Standard... Go to syracuse.com to read

Linc · Post by **Linc** » Sat. Nov. 29, 2008 5:06 am

I had met Charlie once last winter and talked with him a few times on the phone. He seemed like a very nice man. He will surely be missed.

tullybrewing · Post by **tullybrewing** » Sat. Nov. 29, 2008 8:04 am

Dennis, Charles H. (AKA Charlie Dennis)

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November 24, 2008 Charles Henry Dennis, 63, died peacefully at his home on Monday, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Carly and her fiancé, David; daughter, Heidi and her husband, Roger; two grandchildren, Caden and Kennedy; sisters, Joyce, DeAnne and Margaret; nieces and nephews; several loving family members and many, many friends. He was predeceased by his brother, Arnold. Born in Syracuse, he was the son of the late Arnold "Archie" and Margaret Dennis. He graduated from Fabius High School in 1963. He worked for many years as a farmer and milk hauler, and then operator of the Pompey landfill before starting his own business. Charlie owned and proudly operated Dennis Coal and Stove Co. Inc. located in Fabius which he founded in 1984. His company continues to flourish as a result of his relentless determination, hard work and dedication to the business and its customers. Charlie will be sorely missed by those who knew and loved him. Calling hours will be Friday, 3 to 7 p.m. at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral home, 2584 Field Lane, LaFayette. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home, 2584 Field Lane. Spring burial will be in Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Pompey. Donations may be made to Hospice Foundation of CNY in his memory. Please light a candle in memory of Charles at http://www.ballweg-lunsford.com Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home
Published in the Syracuse Post Standard from 11/26/2008 - 11/27/2008

New York Bear · Post by **New York Bear** » Sat. Nov. 29, 2008 6:57 pm

I bought my Hitzer from Mr. Dennis, and did it by following his advice for my situation. Very knowledgible man. I got to talk to him for a while at his display booth at the state fair, I had no idea he was becoming so ill. Yes, he will be missed. Hope his family will keep the business he started going.

Paul Waelder · Post by **Paul Waelder** » Tue. Dec. 02, 2008 7:53 pm

Charlie Dennis started 24 years ago with 6 tons of rice coal wondering if he could sell it in a season! Word was he was moving 6000 tons per season in the later years. There was no one in Central New York who knew more about stoves or the business. Charlie helped many manufactures with design suggestions, and honest feedback. It was with his critique and input that we developed the Coal-trol. I was lucky to know Charlie for about 7 years. He was wise, honest, generous,creative, and a friend. I will always be greatful for having had the opportunity to know him.
Paul C. Waelder