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Shuang uploaded photo(s)
Sunday, September 8, 2024
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I can’t express how shocked and sad and regretful I’m now… finding out that dear Joe passed away only 3 years later…
I worked with Joe when I was in CU 2015-2016. Joe was like a father to me. He was always so caring, loving, and humorous, taking care of me who studied there far from my home.
Joe, I wanted to send you the picture of my daughter who was borne three months ago, I know you would love her the same as you’ve loved and taken care of me. I want to say sorry that I didn’t contact you earlier… I love you and I’m sure you’ll receive tons of love and happiness wherever you are now.
Shuang
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Stephanie Grepo posted a condolence
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
I worked with Joe briefly. When I ran into him on campus after I left SIPA, I was surprised that he always remembered my name and stopped to chat. He was a true gentleman. My condolences to all who loved him.
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Michael Hubert posted a condolence
Saturday, August 14, 2021
I can remember riding home on the school bus with young 12-year-old Joe, expounding on the merit of the Monkees, etc. I was a grade before him with his brother Nick, and Joe's mom was our cub scout den mom for a time. Never got a chance to talk to Joe after grammar school, really, but I'm sure all his friends and family will dearly miss him. Those of us who have firm faith in the Bible's promises are sure to see him again soon in the earthly resurrection, with no more ALS, or any other reminders or remnants of this wicked old system. Joe is sleeping, and will likely be awakened again to perfect human life in God's Kingdom. (John 5:28,29) Was very nice to know you, Joe!! -----Mike Hubert of Tennessee.
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Celeste Laflamme lit a candle
Monday, August 9, 2021
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Dear Family of Joe,
My sincere condolences for your loss of Joe from the walking world. He will live in our memories as a special friend, brother, and talent.
After many years of having lost contact, Joe and I reconnected in 2020 thanks to social media - FaceBook, specifically. We graduated together from Killingly High then as young adults shared an apartment on Route 12 in Attawagan for a year 1977-8. Joe was busy in his leisure time with acting and enjoying he company of his faithful dog, Benny. The mutual love between this man and his dog was evident in the respect they shared. I'll always count myself fortunate to have had that special year with Joe and caught up with him again while I was a grad student at URI and he was pursuing his journalistic talents through classes there. Always a gentle spirit, quick to laugh when sparked and truly a kind and loving person. When Joe told me of his ALS diagnosis, I was totally taken aback and could not share with him that our friend from Pomfret had passed away from this terrible disease less than a year before. He was adamant about staying in his 5th floor walk-up in NYC as long as possible and shared with me that he would move in with his sister, Celeste, when he could no longer navigate the rigors of the City. I am thankful Joe had his loving family giving him the best quality of life and love to the end.
Until we meet again, Joe - sending love,
Celeste Laflamme Dyrland Prussia
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Lisa Anderson posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, August 9, 2021
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Constance Donovan posted a condolence
Sunday, August 8, 2021
Dear Bob & Family, all my sympathies about the passing of Joey, and he was "Joey" to me in St. James School. One day, Joey came over to my house on his bike, and my mother asked him if his mother knew he rode his bike, as we lived at the other end of Danielson. Next thing I knew my mother was on the phone with your mother and then Joey and his bike were in the backseat of our car with me in the front with my mother, and we were bringing Joey and his bike home. I will keep you all in my prayers. Connie Donovan.
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Stella Pulo lit a candle
Friday, August 6, 2021
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JOE CHARTIER
…… was one of the first people I met when I migrated here from Australia in 1997. However, I need his help before I even arrived and met him, at The Actors Studio. He was all the wonderful things that everyone says he was. We always stayed in touch and met a week weeks before he moved to live with his sister, Celeste, whom he adored. He was his usual fun self with that twinkle in his eye. There is lots and lots about fabulous Joe that I will always remember. Stella Pulo
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SIPA Office of Academic Affairs purchased flowers
Thursday, August 5, 2021
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Deepest sympathies to Joe's treasured family. Our long-time SIPA colleague will be truly missed for his good-nature and one-of-a-kind spirit.
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Cynthia Li posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Joe and I only crossed paths when he joined the School of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University in 2008 at the mature age of 53. Through daily interactions, I became familiar with his unique and quirky personality. Every conversation he ever had was always filled with expression and emotion. When he was upset, he recounted the grievance in the most melodramatic soliloquies, and when he was happy, in the most effusively buoyant way. I guess this eloquence about living in the moment continued to blossom from his theater background! In the office family, we all got along, for better or for worse. We were simply there to lend an ear and provide moral support, when any one of us was going through a hard time, and there were definitely some "downs" (but also "ups!").
One of my favorite memories of Joe was how much he loved the pleasure of announcing "It's muffin time!" and taking a well-deserved break from the work day to slowly savor a blueberry muffin that he had been looking forward to all day; and when he was too inundated with paperwork to make time for it, he was always so grumpy, and rightfully so! Another fond memory of Joe is how he was definitely old-fashioned: he would bring his clunky, archaic digital camera to capture our group dinners, and I also amusingly recall when he finally got a cellphone and was so frustrated by it!
Apart from interacting with Joe in person, another thing I still cherish and miss about him is his stylistic penmanship, always executed with care and in all capitals. I could always tell if a handwritten office note was from him, even if he hadn't signed it. Part of me is happy that this vestige of his personality and flair still remains in this world.
Quirks aside, what I am most grateful for in having met Joe is how deeply and simply he cared for the people around him, without expecting anything in return. He would stop by church on his way to work sometimes to say a prayer for his loved ones going through hardships, even as he fought his own battles. Later, for almost a decade, he always remembered to reach out once in a while, just because he valued our connection.
I am sorry to not have had the chance to say goodbye to dear Joe before he passed, but do hope that he was able to enjoy the last days of his life admiring the simple beauties of nature, which he seemed to never tire of seeing, and being surrounded by his family, which he adored. I don't think I'll ever meet anyone else just like Joe - he is simply so memorable.
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Rose Diaz lit a candle
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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My sincere condolences to Joe’s family. Joe celebrated and loved his family so much. I enjoyed when he showed me family photos of recent gatherings and getaways. There were always trees and a lake. These experiences brought him lots of joy and happiness. I met Joe when we worked at Columbia University SIPA. We remained friends throughout the years. We celebrated Christmas holidays every year with a dinner and gifts. I could always count on getting an Inuit illustrated calendar, which I have saved even from previous years. This year’s calendar hangs on my wall. We also got together at the Café Du Soleil, his old-time favorite French Bistro, where we shared mussels and truffle French fries and white and red wine. Here and there, Joe read some of his journalistic writings, his observations. I was enthralled by his stories and with his writing style. His writing was so creative and uninhibited. I’m recalling his constant culinary ritual: the monthly Chinese fried rice and chicken wings. Joe sharing this fact on the day of always tickled me. He gave so much meaning to the simplest pleasures in life, and it was wonderful to hear about them. Joe will be missed deeply. He was kind, gentle, and so full of life. He is in my prayers and will continue to live in my memories.
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Eileen W planted a tree in memory of Joseph Chartier
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Say not in grief "he is no more" but in thankfulness that he was. - Hebrew Proverb
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Eileen Weisinger posted a condolence
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Deepest and heartfelt sympathies to Joe's family. From the little news I've heard… anybody would be fortunate to have a loving sister/family like his. As a fellow student of acting with Joe, I felt held, heard and supported by him both exploring on stage together and engaging in meaningful conversation on life. It was beautiful to watch the deep dives he took with his characters while staying grounded in so much truth. I suspect his life was much this way. I am so grateful to have shared a bit of this journey with him , will miss his presence and hope to carry a touch of his gentleness throughout my own remaining days. Thank you Joe for sharing! With Love and Admiration, Eileen Weisinger
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Patrick Bohan posted a symbolic gesture
Monday, August 2, 2021
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Denise Canady lit a candle
Thursday, July 29, 2021
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I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the Chartier family. I never met Joe, however; I am good friends with his brother Marc. Marc loved his brother so much! My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all of the wonderful memories you created with your beloved Joe.
Sincere Condolences
Denise Canady
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Lea Herrick posted a condolence
Thursday, July 29, 2021
Dear Dr Chartier and family,
I did not know Joe but from reading his obituary I sense a lovely soul with a kind heart and much compassion. I worked with you back in the 70’s at Day Kimball Hospital and also went to PCA with Celeste… as a retired nurse, working with people who suffer from the symptoms of ALS, it is such a debilitating disease requiring others to provide the basic needs of life. I’m sure that those who cared for Joe were blessed in many ways by his beautiful spirit. I just want you to know I am thinking of you during this most difficult time and I keep you close in prayer.May the wonderful memories of all his accomplishments and the love he shared with others be a blessing to you and your family
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The family of Joseph D Chartier uploaded a photo
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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