:(:( Very sad to hear this Dennis. I was really hoping that he was going to beat it (as I'm sure others were). Chuck was top-shelf and will be truly missed.
I'm honored to have that fellow-portagueez prints hanging on my wall.
Rest in Peace Crafty.
God Bless you and provide comfort to your family during this most difficult time.

:( Rest in peace Crafty

Damn, I haven't been around much (too busy w/ divorce BS) and I sent a pm to some guy who posted about him, but he never got back to me. :(

Last time I saw him (July 2011), I dropped off a rod he purchased from me and he showed me all the work he had been doing in the back yard. His tomatoes there were amazing (my Dad's that year were terrible due to the odd weather in the spring)! Lots of flowers, too. Fishing was pretty dismal that week, .

Use to have some fun hanging out in the basement getting history lesson of old plugs, trading lures and sharing stories. It was Chuck who got me fishing tins! Always made me feel welcomed and was very hospitable to family when we use to vacation there.

RIP my friend, say hi to Habs for me. :(

DAMN IT!!!!:fury:
Chuck and I were pretty close back a few years ago. He was a good friend, a good fisherman and just an all around good guy. I'll always remember the laughs we had at Flo's a few years back.

Too many of the good ones are reaching the clearing at the end of the the path as John puts it.

Sorry to see this news. RIP

My thoughts and prayers.

Rip Crafty
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Very sorry to hear this.
Condolences to all that knew him.
RIP

Never had the pleasure of meeting Chuck, but always enjoyed his posts here on the site. Very sad news indeed.
RIP Crafty Angler.

Sad news. Thoughts and prayers to family and friends.

RIP Crafty!!!

Damn. I will miss you chuck. :(
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Awwwww, I am really saddened to hear this. Only met him once or twice in person but he was active online. He will be missed. Prayers for him and his family.

catchem up Crafty!

sad news, my heart goes out to his friends and family

Rest in peace Chuck. :(

wow... sad news indeed...rest in Peace Chuck..my condolences to his family...

Chuck was one of the nicest, most welcoming, giving people you could ever meet. He had a smile and easy manner that would light up a room. He cared about people and it showed. Miss you Chuck. May God bless you and RIP.

In chucks honor, next month I will go out and use his and Zeke's "trout-aug" fishing techniques and find some black fish.
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I'm in. RIP Crafty!

I will let you know when it's time and what you will need for gear. It's a blast.
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Always tough to lose a good one. We talked a lot when I would see him at his last job on Goat Island. I'm sure he's listening to some kick ass music up there.
RIP my friend,

Sad news. I used to look forward to reading his posts. Condolences to friends and family.

We can take my boat if you want

Very sad. Rest in peace Crafty.

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Enjoyed every one of his posts. No crowds in heaven! Tight lines.

I just spoke with him a few weeks ago and he was in good spirits and seemed to be looking forward to getting back in gear. Truly a good man and friend. This life here is all too temporary. :(

RIP Chuck ...

Obituary for Chuck is listed here:
Obituary For: Charles N. Chuck Vietry Jr. | O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home

Wake on Wednesday, April 3, O'Neill-Hayes Funeral Home, 468 Spring Street Newport, 4-7pm

In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Chuck's name to the
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, either at the wake, or by phone calling 877-272-6226, or bay mail:
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network,
1500 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 200, Manhatten Beach, CA 90266

Dennis Zambrotta

Damn.
What a good dude gone.

I'll always remember Chuck and I fishing at Beavertail... he got there first and sat in his old tan jeep watching a bikini photoshoot on the rocks... I cut the loop short and missed the whole thing...

tight lines Crafty...