Birth date: Jun 26, 1951 Death date: Jun 28, 2024
Charlie (Charles) Tinacci (73), passed away on June 28, 2024 at his home in rural Lewes. Charlie had been fighting cancer for the last year, and he died of complications of the disease. He was surrounded by his family when he peac Read Obituary
Linda and I met Charlie at a Christmas party in 1975 when we both left Con Edison and accepted offers to join the start-up team at the New York Power Authority’s new power plant in Astoria, Queens. Our friendship continued beyond work, and we spent many New Year’s Eves together, along with many beach days, weekend stayovers, a number of concerts, many meals, and many, many, many games of Pong and Space Invaders.
We spent over a year in Pittsburgh becoming knowledgeable in the nascent field of power plant computer control technology. The cold winter evenings were spent at the pinball machines and Charlie was the reigning Pinball Wizard of Blawnox, Pennsylvania.
We worked together for a few years and then collaborated on several projects when we changed jobs. Charlie was an expert in his field, always willing to help, and almost always successful in convincing others to accept his approach or solution.
Charlie and Lynn were an integral part of the planning for our daughter’s wedding in Connecticut, and we have enjoyed visiting and reminiscing on our trips to Delaware.
Thank you for the wonderful memories.
LINDA & JOHN VAN NAME
Charlie will be remembered for his love to travel and learn about the world. He was dedicated to having a great time with Lynn wherever they experienced new adventures. Cherish the years of memories and love.❤️
Charlie will be sorely missed by the Retreat at Love Creek community, where he contributed so much to the successful growth of the HOA. He had a strong sense of service, unwavering integrity and was driven by doing the right thing. I am proud to have been a friend and partner in that work. His memory will be a source of inspiration to us all.
With heartfelt sympathies to Lynn and the family,
Greg and Terri Kordal
I am so very sorry. I am thinking of all of Charlie's friends and family. I remember Charlie as an absolutely generous, kind man with a great sense of humor who made my friend, Lynn, so very happy. I am thinking of all of you and praying for your hope and courage. Mary Jo Williams, Iowa
The kindest man I have ever met. Charlie, your grace and dignity will forever be remembered. - Amy Gebhardt Berman
Charlie we will miss your smile, your grace, your help with the office and the systems. Most of all we will miss the man who brought smiles and joys to everyone you encountered.
Lynn thank you for sharing Charlie with us. Hoping that your fondest memories give you strength during this time of loss.
Sincerely,
Jackie Sullivan
Retired Executive Director
Village Volunteers
