Charles Roberts Obituary

Cousin Charlie, we miss you more and more each day. Lala and Jeanne have joined you and Larry in heaven. More and more of our family are heading home. We know you all are free of pain and all the positive aspects of passing on to heaven. The ones of us left here on earth are doing our best. I will never forget all your visits to Alabama when we were kids. Also, I will never forget how you and your wonderful police team in Chicago helped me when I became a fraud victim in New York City. It saved me, my career and my sanity. You will never be forgotten in my heart. My Mother and Daddy have joined you all now. It is hard to give people up that you love
Every day, I thank God for so many things. At the top of the list are my family, including you, Aunt Bonnie and the Chicago branch. I turn on Aretha and Marvin Gay and sing and dance - this is a product of growing up in the Muscle Shoals area of North Alabama. WIth my love, your cousin, Butter Bean (Patricia Bevis Mears). To the family on earth, this Alabama born and bred New Yorker cousin will never forget you! You rock!

My heart aches for all of the Roberts family.
I met Charlie when I was 10 years old in 1965 when I was over at the Roberts home on Merrill Ave. The times that Charlie came home to visit, his parents lit up and his brothers, Jeanie and my best friend Bonnie were overjoyed because they knew Charlie was special, the Roberts family was special.
I moved away and lost contact with Bonnie and her family but none of you left my heart. The kindness your family gave to me will never be forgotten.

My deepest condolences.

Charlie...you will be missed. You were my favorite instructor at SPSC 199.

To all the Roberts family. I'm sorry that my orginal message did not get through. I'm not good on the computer. But it's been a long time since we all saw each other and I hope we can all keep in contact. I know that John lives close to me. If you see this message call me. My number is 8158363801. Love to all Tim Twohill

A true leader and professional has been lost. Law Enforcement is better because of people like Charlie. A great guy, a great mentor and a great police officer. You will be missed.

My sincere condolences to Charlie's family. Charlie was THE example of the new age police officer. He will be missed. Stephen L. Kuhn, Senior Polce Advisor, US Embassy, Lima, Peru

Charlie Roberts was a man of parts: submariner, fireman, police officer and businessman. An example to all and a pleasure to be around. He will be sorely missed. Mark & Sheila Devane

I always enjoyed working with Charlie. He was detailed and professional. Students from SPSC's around the country never failed to ask; how is Charlie Robers. Charlie truly exemplefied what Northwestern and the SPSC was about. My prayers are with his family. (Cameron "Ron" Fisher) Kosovo

DEAR AMY,

WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AT THIS TIME.

OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU.

REGARDS FROM WILLOW GLEN,

PORT CHARLOTTE, FLORIDA.

TOM AND CONNIE JENKINS

I entered the Chicago Police Academy and there was Asst. Deputy Superintendent Roberts waiting for his new recruits. He spoke that very first day and he was capitivating. He gave me the motivation not only to succeed as a Chicago police officer but to succeed within my law enforcement career, to never be satisfied, to never stop achieving the next level.
Ten years later while attending Northwestern's Staff and Command school I had the honor once again to be captivated by Mr. Roberts' experiences. He was a true mentor, a cop's cop, who made a lifelong impression upon me. I shall always set him apart from most as he was one of the few great law enforcement leaders that can never be replaced.
Kevin Hermes
Sgt. Bensenville PD

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I just found out about your loss and I am truly saddened. Charlie was my mentor as I became an instructor for SPSC and without him I would never had been so successful. Charlie was always there for me and I will remember him always. God bless you all, Mark Cousins

I work with Ernie Sardilli....he always spoke highly of Charlie ... sorry to say I never had the Honor of meeting him.....sorry for your Loss
Anthony Cecola... ORD communications

Dear Amy,Mrs. Lala Roberts, Cindi and Chris, Brothers and Sisters (Jean, John, Billy, Pat and Bonnie) and our Friend Lori...

Needless to say We have all suffered a Great Loss with passing of Your Husband, Son, and Brother. So have I - the guy I grew up with is now with his maker; our Daugter's God Father; the guy who had respect for all; and the guy you could depended upon to do the correct thing. We enjoyed him and had a great time at OLP and Mt. Carmel. We all went our own way, but we kept our friendship over the past 60 plus years. He is truly missed.

God Bless You Charles Butler Roberts - You made us proud.......Thanks and God Bless Us All... Jim and Bonnie McKenna

I met Charlie several years ago when he was brought to our department to teach us how to implement Community Policing. I had the honor of meeting him again as a student in Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command #252 when he was the Course Director. Charlie was a great teacher and mentor. I credit him with placing me on a path of leadership. When I was appointed Chief of Police, Charlie was one of the first people I called. He will be missed but his lessons will not be forgotten. Thank you Charlie!

My condolences to the Roberts family.

Timothy J. Curry, Chief of Police
Maywood Police Department

One of a kind. Rest in Peace, Sir!

Lala, Amy, Cindi, Chris, and brothers and sisters (Jean, John, Billy, Pat and Bonnie Ann), Aunt Mandy,

Your Alabama family has been deeply saddened with the sudden loss of Charlie, Jr. We all knew he walked on water and loved him so much. We will never forget all our good times together - those great visits to Alabama, the lake and the picnics,the visits to Chicago and the wonderful care and advice he gave me throughout my career on Wall Street. I know that Charlie, Sr., Aunt Bonnie (Charlie's grandmother) and Nannie (Charlie's Aunt Wheeler)and Larry were waiting for him at the gates of heaven to welcome him home.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

We love you very much,

Cousin Butterbean and the Butler clan of Alabama - Billie and Joe Bevis, Mary Ann Murphy and Gradine Gilbert. West Coast cousins: Lillian (Pete) Lang of Durango, Co and Jeanne Morando of Menlo Park, CA.

I meet Mr. Roberts when I was at the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Bureau.
What a great gentleman he was. Even though I was working for the College of Lake County, he went out of his way to help and guide me in many ways.

I will always consider his the best of Chicago's Finest.




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Lala

My sincere condolences to the family of Charles Roberts..Mr Roberts taught a fire officers study class I took a few years back and truly benefited from his passion as a teacher and leader...

From Mt. Carmel through the Department, Charlie was always the gentleman. He freely shared his vast storeroom of knowledge and experiences with all. They don't make them like him any more, too bad.

To the family of Charlie Roberts I offer my deepest condolences. It was my pleasure and honor to have known Charlie and to have had him as my boss, when I was a paramedic on the CFD. The EMS Bureau benefitted greatly because of Charlie's professionalism and his insight. He strove for nothing less than excellence.

To the Roberts family, my deepest condolences during this difficult time. I attended Northwestern University's School Of Staff and Command a couple years ago. The best thing about attending this school was meeting Charlie Roberts. A true gentleman.


Mark Kosevich SPSC #252

Condolences to the Roberts family upon the death of a dedicated law enforcement professional. I first met Charlie while attending Lewis University and our paths crossed at the Northwestern University Traffic Institute: once when I was a student and once when our Department hosted the School of Police Staff and Command. I appreciated his insight and experience.

Patrick M. Finlon
Chief of Police
Lake Zurich Police Department

So long Charlie - a pleasure to have known you - see you down the road

My sincerest condolences to all of whom you smiled upon

John J Flood
Cook County Police Department (RET)

Condolences to the Roberts family. We feel we are an integral part of the family and can feel their loss.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sincere condolences to the Roberts family, I knew Charlie from the job. He always attended the golf outings of the Friends of Chicago's Finest,in support of the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. He will always be remembered as generous & good man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our sincere condolences to the Roberts family, I was a co-worker at Area 6, and a social friend of Charlie. What a wonderful person he will be missed, our prayers and thoughts are with you all. The Blas family

Cindy, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how important your Father was to you. I wish I could be in Chicago to help support you, but I know you have the support of your friends and family . Hang in there.

My sincere condolences to the Roberts family. Charlie exemplified professionalism, and always the "perfect gentleman".

Amy, Lala, Chris, Cindi and the entire Roberts Family. We are writing this with a very heavy heart. Charlie was a good man. More then that he was a great friend. We are truly going to miss him. We are sending you our love and condolences.

I am so sorry Dad has left us. He loved you with all his heart and sole. I hope he showed his love for each of you and your families as much as I know he felt. I will remember Char through you. Mom

Amy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.

With Deepest Sympathy.
Chuck, Cheryl, Andrew and Kyle

I was a student of Charlie's ten years ago and asked him to mentor me as time went on. He was an authentic leader and honest mentor, who taught me many things. I will deeply miss you Charlie. You were a true friend. GO NAVY!

My condolences to Amy and the Roberts family. You were truly blessed to have Charlie as a son, father, husband, uncle & brother.

Charlie was a class act both professionally and personally. I had the pleasure of working for and with him at the CFD. My condolences go out to his family. He will be missed.

Charlie has gone ahead, as we all must! He lives on however; in the thoughts and memories of his loving family, his friends and the many he touched or helped along the way. May the Good Lord comfort you according to your needs as, He welcomes Charlie.

Rest easy my friend till we meet again.

Bonnie and Bob

Robert E. Shanahan
Chicago, Illinois

Amy,

My condolences on your loss. Charlie was a great guy, a great friend who enlivened the lives of a bunch of friends on the South Side in the '60s. Not many like him pass this way. We'll miss him.
Sincerely,

Charlie was a great friend, teacher,colleague and a person I greatly admired. I will miss you Charlie. Rest in peace my friend and may God bless you and your family.

Amy,Lala,Christine,Cynthia, and all of Charlie's sisters and brothers, please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of a great friend. We spent many years between our time as friends and will miss him greatly!

Charlie was one of the hardest working, most compassionate people I have ever met. His selfless efforts to help others in the CPD rise through the ranks, coupled with his enthusiasm for the classes he taught through the Northwestern Public Safety Institute was contagious. God Speed Charlie! May God grant you eternal rest, and your loved ones who are left behind, peace.
Retired CPD LT; Chief of Police Village of Lakemoor IL

Charlie was a generous kind man and a true gentleman. I will miss our chats that he always had time for at NUCPS. His loss will be felt by many and the world is a little less friendly now. My deepest condolences to his family.

A great wonderful man who was brought into our family when my mother Rosemary became his right hand at 105. Charlie will always be remembered for his kindness, and generosity. A true ND fan and ships captain.
Your in good company Charlie God Bless
Karen McGourty-Henkel

Charlie led his fellow man, provided for his family and honored his God. His example set the bar high for those who follow.

He was a good friend to my deceased husband, Jim. May he rest in peace.

My sympathy to his family and friends who will miss him.
Mary Anne Gartner

Our sincere condolences to the Roberts family. Charlie was a true gentleman and a good childhood friend. Virginia & Bud Costello (Jeffersonton, VA)

I had the pleasure of working for Charlie for many years at the CPD Education and Training Division. He had an unmatched passion for this job, and an uncompromising measure of quality he expected from all who worked for him.

I will always remember Charlie as one of the best bosses I've ever known and worked for...and he was always a true gentleman.

May angels welcome you into heaven with open arms, Charlie, and may your memory be eternal.

My prayers are with the Roberts Family. I had the pleasure of working under his command with the Chicago Fire Department. He was the Deputy Fire Commissioner of the Bureau of EMS when we were in City Hall, Room 105. He was one of the most pleasant people to work for. I started the job in August of "85" He always had a smile on his face. I will never forget him. I was just a "Senior Typist" then. He will be SORELY MISSED.

D. Rodgers (Chicago, Illinois)

Our sincere condolences on the loss of Charlie. We worked together on the CFD, and had a great relationship. His advice was always sound and appreciated. He will be missed.

My sincerest condolences on the unexpected passing of Mr. Roberts. My thoughts are with your family.

We are so saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Chuck.Our best to his wonderfull family.
The Peter Frain family

To the Roberts Family, my condolences to the family and the entire extended family. We will all miss him but what a wonderful man to have known him and to call him "friend". Ted Madsen CPD Ret'd (Chicago, IL.)

I am deeply saddened by the news of Charlie's passing. He was a true gentleman and a great friend.

My condolences to the Roberts' family. He was a honorable gentleman and a friend that I will always remember.

Gary Lapidus, Galena,IL

To the Roberts family, I met Charlie In 1981 when my godfather worked with him when he was First Deputy Fire Commissioner. He told me to never give up on my goal of coming on the CFD. I just celebrated my 20th year. Thanks for everything Charlie. Thank you for your years of service to the citizens of chicago God Bless You. Scott Birmingham CFD

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My sincere condolences to the Roberts' family.Charlie was a great guy both off and on duty.He will be missed.

Heartfelt and prayerful condolences from the Chicago Police Chaplains. Charlie will be remembered at our next Police Mass (Sunday, 11 DEC, 11:00 a.m. at Mercy Home - 1140 W. Jackson Blvd). In the meantime, may family and friends know the healing touch of Jesus Christ! [Police Chaplains Ministry: 312/738-7588]

Condolences and sympathy to the Roberts Family on the loss of Charlie.. A policeman's policeman.. Joe Nalepa, 1st Wednesday Retired Police Breakfast Club....

Our heartfelt sympathy to the Amy, his Wife; to Lala his Mom; to the Daughters and the Grandchidren; and the 'Roberts Clan'. May the Good Lord continue to watch over you all. My closest buddy from OLP and Mt. C....God Love Him....Jim and Bonnie McKenna, Corona, CA.

My condolences to the Roberts family, Charlie will be in my prayers. I spent 40 plus years with the CPD and Charlie was one of the finest Police Officers that I came in contact with during that time. Warmest Personal Regards, Retired Chgo Police Captain

The Round Table will neve be the same.

Charlie you will be missed. My condolence to the Roberts family and my prayers go out to the family. Jack and Barb Konior.

Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Our deepest condolences to the entire Roberts family on your loss. You are in our prayers and thoughts.

The family of Arlene M. Ward

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Charlie was an inspirational leader, teacher, and mentor. What a wealth of knowledge. You will be missed Charlie.

I would like to extend my heart-felt condolences to all of the extended family and friends of Charlie Roberts. I will remember him as a true gentleman, a consummate military and public service professional, and a man of character.

MY deepest condolences to you Amy

It is difficult to put into words the loss we feel at Charlie's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with Amy and the entire Roberts family. He will be missed by everyone who had the good fortune of knowing this great man and friend.

A sad day. I remember Charlie from Andy Frain days, hanging out at 67th St. beach and I bought my 1st car from ['55 Chevy] from him. Many, many memories. Rest in peace my friend.

To all of Charlie's family, we are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. Lala, he always talked about his first years of growing up and how close the two of you were. He loved you and all his family so much. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered forever.

Cindy & Chris, My heart goes out to you and all the Roberts! Your Dad was a great man and will never be forgotten. I loved Chuck! Dina

I got to know Charlie over the past two years of working with him and he was always willing to share his vast knowledge. My deepest condolences to the Roberts family.

My deepest condolences go out the the entire Roberts family. I am honored to have had the opportunity to have known Mr . Roberts through the Forst family. You will be missed.

I love and miss you so much Uncle Charlie. You were an amazing uncle to me and all your other nieces and nephews, a loving brother and son, you were an adoring father, and an even more amazing grandfather. You will live on forever in my heart. I love you so much.

Rest in Peace, Charlie

Our hearts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss. Charlie was a great guy, and a friend. Rest in Peace Charlie.

Please accept my deepest and most sincere condolences to Chris, her family, and all the Roberts clan. It was an honor and privilege to have known Mr. Roberts, through his daughter Chris.

Sandra D. Farina

A tremendous loss to the law enforcement and educational communities. He certainly made his mark in both fields.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

My deepest condolences to the Roberts' family. You all, are in my prayers. Charlie, was one of the most giving people, I ever met. He gave countless hours helping fellow police officers rise through the ranks. He challenged us to achieve our best. He didn't care who you were, he just wanted you to succeed. Thanks to the Roberts' family, for sharing this wonderful man with us.

Mary Glynn, Retired CPD Lt.
Retired

Our deepest and sincere condolences to the entire Roberts Family. We will miss you Charlie!!! Brad and Natalie

Cindy, Adam & Paige: Sandy from Dugan's. Jack told me last night about your father, he knew I would want to know, having lost my own mother 6 yrs. ago this Christman. My deepest condolences to you and your extended family.

Charlie was a true gentleman and a pleasure to work with the past two years. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.