I am sorry to hear this. Prayers for Chuck and his family.
Praying for you, Chuck.
Very sad. God be with you Train Pop and your family.
Prayers up for Train Pop, and all those close to him.
Prayers for Chuck, his family, and his friends.
There are medical miracles in this world, believe me! I've experienced some! Prayers work!
@MIKATT1 posted:There are medical miracles in this world, believe me! I've experienced some! Prayers work!
Amen!!
Chuck, you are in my prayers.
Prayers and good wishes for you Chuck and the family and friends. God speed sir.
My prayers and well wishes are with you.
Keep the faith Chuck and get back on track soon!
I just sent a prayer to Christ Jesus for you Chuck! Get well soon!
Gary
Update 2/22/2022
Our friend, forum member, story teller, and all around good guy, Chuck “Trainpop” Ambrogio passed on early this morning.
At York. Always in same spot, greeting, talking, telling stories.
We will miss you, my friend …
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The memories of a friend can't be taken away. My condolences for Chucks family and friends.
All,
Very sad to hear this. Chuck was a very personable and likeable guy, much like Owen Sturm (Paulinskill). He will be missed.
Erol
May the Lord bless all his family and friends with the consolation of a future reunion.
Rest In Peace, my friend.......you will be missed and remembered.....
Peter
Sincere condolences to his family and friends. Sounds like he left quite an admirable legacy.
Prayers up for Chuck and his family.
See you on the other side, Chuck.
I am sorry to hear this. I had many fond memory. Prayers to Chuck and his family.
I am sorry to hear this. I met Chuck about 15 years ago - he was a good guy.
Very sad to hear this news. Chuck was always a pleasure to talk with and share stories. He will be missed!
-Greg
May The Almighty grant him, and us someday, eternal rest with Him.
My prayers and condolences for Chuck and his family.
Jim
My prayers and condolences to his family and friends. Chatting with Chuck at Vince's booth or at the Thursday night OGR gathering was always a high point in my trips to York.
Andy
A part of me left with Chuck today. We became friends about 20 years ago when I lived in MD and was just starting to do train shows. When business grew and I started doing York with Marty Bowersock of Ma and Pa Junction Chuck was the one who badgered the heck out of me to do it on my own. Well I did and Chuck was right there with me. Although old enough to be my father he always treated me like a brother. We could talk for hours over a few beers and a pan of lasagna. A few years later we expanded our York experience and brought in Jim Mason and what a trio we became. Every year we tried to outdo the previous. Yes sales were up and business was good but it goes so far beyond that. We made friends that will last a lifetime. We shared laughs and tears. I have had the honor to be friends with Lou Capone, Marty Fitzhenry, Kirke Mitchell and so many others who have one **** of a layout in heaven but Chuck was family. Real family. I miss you already big brother. And when I return to York we will have your chair sitting in the same place. RIP
The O Gauge model train world lost one of it's greatest supporters and I lost one of my best friends with the passing of Trainpop. We met through the OGR Forum and became great friends over the years. We went on Train Excursions to Western Maryland and every year visited the B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore to see the model train layouts. We then visited the Wise Ave. Firehouse Christmas Garden to see their large, wonderful display.
We'd end up at Sabatino's Italian Restaurant in Little Italy in Baltimore for a "real" Italian dinner! Then we would walk to Vaccaro's Bakery for dessert. We did this for many years until Chuck's wife, Lolly, was unable to go as she was hospitalized and in a rehab facility for over a year.
Chuck, Jim Mason and myself would make the yearly pilgrimage to Patterson, NJ to visit with the New Jersey Hi-Railers. Chuck always enjoyed these trips and the Cracker Barrel for breakfast.
We will always cherish your memory and the good times we all enjoyed together. Let your memory be a source of peace and comfort to everyone who knew and loved you and may your memory always be a blessing.
Steve & Barbara
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@Trains4Me2 posted:A part of me left with Chuck today. We became friends about 20 years ago when I lived in MD and was just starting to do train shows. When business grew and I started doing York with Marty Bowersock of Ma and Pa Junction Chuck was the one who badgered the heck out of me to do it on my own. Well I did and Chuck was right there with me. Although old enough to be my father he always treated me like a brother. We could talk for hours over a few beers and a pan of lasagna. A few years later we expanded our York experience and brought in Jim Mason and what a trio we became. Every year we tried to outdo the previous. Yes sales were up and business was good but it goes so far beyond that. We made friends that will last a lifetime. We shared laughs and tears. I have had the honor to be friends with Lou Capone, Marty Fitzhenry, Kirke Mitchell and so many others who have one **** of a layout in heaven but Chuck was family. Real family. I miss you already big brother. And when I return to York we will have your chair sitting in the same place. RIP
Vince sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed my dealings with you folks in The Orange Hall. And of course condolences to Trainpop’s family.
Chuck enjoyed our yearly visits to Patterson, NJ to see the outstanding layouts on display at the NJHRs.
He knew so many people and it was a total social event for him. Our travel time passed so quickly with all of the anticipation of seeing the layout and his friends and just as fast on the return trip as he recapped his visit. More OGR Dinner Photos too! Good times!
Steve
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May he rest in God's peace.
@Jim M Sr posted:
Update 2/22/2022
Our friend, forum member, story teller, and all around good guy, Chuck “Trainpop” Ambrogio passed on early this morning.
At York. Always in same spot, greeting, talking, telling stories.
We will miss you, my friend …
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This is very sad news. Chuck was always a pleasure and we will certainly miss him. Bless his family and friends during this time. Our condolences from the OGR family.
RIP, Chuck.
This is terribly sad. Lynley and I are heartbroken over the loss of a great friend and for his service to our country.
Prayers for Chuck’s journey to heaven and for peace and comfort for Lolly.
Very Sorry to hear that Chuck was a great guy RIP
RIP Chuck. Prayers for his family.
Sorry to hear, Rest In Peace. Condolences to his family.
RIH. Condolences to the family and friends.
RIP, condolences to family and friends.
Very sad news. I always ran into Chuck at York and we would shoot the breeze. RIP condolences to his family.
