Lauren, Mike, John, and Jillian,

I am so incredibly sad to hear this! Chick was like my “Merrimack Valley dad” when I worked for him at GLCAC. He loved you kids hard.

Chick gave me lots of advice over the years and taught me many lessons in parenting. The best one ever that I share with parents even to this day? “Let them eat the popsicle for breakfast.”

Sending lots of love,
Susan Perrault

So sorry to hear about “Chicky.” Always remember talking to him on Salisbury Beach. May He Rest In Peace.

Chickie was my Godfather. He was larger than life, and always greeted everyone with a huge squeeze, and a big kiss. He was a magical story teller. He loved watching Salem sports, long after his kids graduated, and was a huge fan of my husband Derek’s.
He had the biggest heart, and would do anything for anyone. It was an honor just to know him, but a blessing to grow up with him in our lives. We love you all. Sending love and prayers,
Kacey, Derek, Dylan and Kelsey Dembkoski

Our hearts are breaking and filled with grief. Chicki was the BEST husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle , friend and godfather; with a wonderful sense of humor; and one of my BEST FRIENDS. He will be sadly missed. Our most sincere condolences. So sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our prayers
Love, the Hajjar Family

Great memories of running with Chicky at the Hamblett Health Club and seeing him around Lawrence. He was truly dedicated to the community. Sorry to learn of his passing.

Dad (Chucky Lonardo)
always spoke highly of him and I have fond memories as a child of spending time with him and his family. Condolences to everyone who loved him.
Christine

So sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you.

So sorry to hear of Chick’s passing. He was always so kind to me and made me smile when we relocated the 5th/3rd District Congressional offices to the GLCAC building. Happy to have helped secure federal funding for the programs he helped to grow there.