Charles H. Dress
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ATELINE: WARWICK
Dress, Charles H., 83, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice Center. He was the beloved husband of Donna (Poli) Dress for 44 years. Born in Providence, a son of the late Jacob and Hester (Schwartz) Dress, he had lived in Warwick for 37 years. He was a graduate of URI, Class of ’60. Charles was the Director of Human Resources for Robbins Co. in Attleboro, retiring in 2000.
He was a member of AARP and received their Volunteer of the Year Award in 2016. Charles was an avid tennis player and a member and volunteer with USTA and RI Mentoring Program.
Devoted father of Carl Dress and his wife, Nicole, of Narberth, PA, Ken Dress and his partner, Diane Evans, of Canton, GA, Harold Cahoon and his wife, Meredith, of Warwick, Pam Poli and her husband, Fred Mayerhoff, of Tiverton and Chris Cahoon and his partner, Cindy Desisto, of North Attleboro. Dear brother of Roz Bolski of Palmyra, VA. Loving grandfather of Lena Meyerhoff, Peyton, Jacob, Eli and Barbara Dress.
Funeral services will be held THURSDAY, August 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. Masks will be required. To view a recording of the service, please Click Here.
Shiva will be observed at his late residence on Friday 1-5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please do a good deed for someone or donate to RISPCA, 186 Amaral St., Riverside, RI 02915.
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My Dear Friend, Donna and your beautiful family, Our heartfelt condolences on the passing of such a wonderful, selfless, and caring human being – Charlie Dress. We are sending so much love and support your way. Charlie will be dearly missed by anyone who had the great honor of meeting and knowing him. The memories will be a great comfort to all who knew and cared for him throughout his amazing life.
Much love and compassion to you all,
Nancy, Steve, and Family
Donna and family, my sincere and deepest condolences on the passing of such a wonderful man. I’ll always remember the joy of his wit and his generosity and kindness. Some of the best days were pouring through all those sports magazines he would send over to our house – just a small example of his kind spirit. Sending all of my love, support, and prayers.
With Love, Nicholas, Lorenzo & Giuliana
Donna and family, sending heartfelt condolences to All on the passing of my friend and my AARP Warwick, RI Co-Chairman person. He and I loved volunteering for RI AARP.
Charlie was search a wonderful caring person. He will be sadly missed by many who will cherious his memories.
Sending love and sympathy to the family.
Verteal (Vertie) Patterson
Charlie you will be missed!
A great human being ❤️
Donna and family, our deepest condolences on the passing of Charlie. He was such a genuine nice guy who I enjoyed talking to for years while my boys played tennis. He was great with the kids and they enjoyed joking and talking with him each week as well. He will be missed and we will cherish our memories of him.
Penny, Jared, and Jake
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Charlie for many years at Tennis Rhode Island. He was a great person who will be missed but never forgotten.
Doug, Lisa, Abby and Courtney
With our deepest sympathy and love for you Donna and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of Charlie. A wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother and genuine friend to many and will be missed by all. May God’s peace and love comfort you through this journey.
Love, Bill & Barb
Donna & family, we are so sorry for your loss. We talked & joked with Charlie at tennis. He was always a gentleman & will be missed.
Maggie & Walt
Charlie,
You were a wonderful classmate, a great friend and a great
human being. We will miss you at the U.R.I. Golden Graduate Alumni Meetings. Donna, he loved you dearly.
Love Maria and Walter Wilk
Rest in Peace Charlie.