Charles F. Berdine

Charles “Chuck” Berdine, 65, of Endwell, passed away suddenly at home on Tuesday, October 27th.

He was predeceased by his parents, Shirley Berdine (Striley) and Ronald “Dutch” Berdine, and his in-laws, Steve and Dorothy Drahos. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 45 years, Pat Berdine; his daughter, Tami Berdine, of Johnson City; his son and daughter-in-law, Brett Berdine and Lauren Alderman, and their children, Faye and Eli Berdine, of Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Rich and Joan Berdine; sister and brother-in-law, Sherry and Gary Ellis; sisters-in-law Marianne and Jerry Picca, Jeanne and Scott Jones, Michelle and Steve Schmidt, and Kathy Drahos and Tim Merritt.

So many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins that you’d quit reading (please don’t) if we named them all. Friends who were considered family, including Lisa and Kevin Moore and their families, as well as Terry and John Alderman, whom he also loved dearly.

Chuck graduated from Johnson City High School in 1978 and worked for Singer Link, L3, and retired from Lockheed Martin this past December after 21 years.

He enjoyed vacations to the beach with his partner in crime, Pat. NASCAR, watching the Giants and Yankees, and going to every hockey game at the Arena for 30 years. He loved loud classic rock and taking rides on whatever motorcycle he had at the time. He was most happy with a cold Blue, holding court at Giblins, Toppers, or just about anywhere with cold beer with Pat. Going for a drive up around the lake or sitting in the sun with a cold beer over on the family farm in Little Meadows.

He cherished his family and friends more than any words could ever describe, and they will miss him just as much. He especially loved Faye and Eli, who he just adored, to put it mildly. They were the absolute apple of his eye, and he would have moved heaven and earth for them. He was such a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend that his loss cannot be adequately put into words. He never missed a practice, game, recital, or important moment in the lives of those he cared for. He also never missed the opportunity to crack a joke or make a slightly inappropriate comment in good fun. He would give the shirt off his back and never hesitated to help in times of need. He was just the best.

He was late to his own wedding and said he’d be late to his own funeral. Unfortunately for everyone that knew and loved Chuck, this is the first thing he was ever early for.

Per his wishes, there will be no service or funeral. There will be a celebration of life Monday, November 2, from 4–8 at Atrio in Endwell. Please come and share a drink, a story, or a hug or some tears for the loss of a great man.

We love you and will miss you forever, old man.

To quote one of Chuck’s favorite songs, “We aren’t here for a long time, we’re here for a good time.”

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a charity of your choice. Chuck would say either the Humane Society or any charity involving Veterans.