Charles (Charlie) Steinwand, 77, died suddenly on June 5th, 2024, at his longtime home in Massapequa Park, NY.
He was born on April 10th, 1947, in Queens, New York, a son of the late Anne (Cirigliano) and Charles Steinwand.
Charlie was a hard worker in the tool and die industry, getting his first job by walking cold into a factory and proving that he could do everything the employees there could do. He was hired on the spot and spent decades lending his expertise to the craft, training plenty of others along the way.
Outside of work, he was extremely passionate about many things. Early in life, his early-morning surfing off of Jones Beach provided endless enjoyment and calm (even if he did sacrifice his keys to the surf on at least one occasion). He enjoyed plenty of evenings of ice hockey and softball with friends throughout his middle years. And later in life, his daily bike rides through town, no matter the weather, kept him healthy and happy.
His passion for television and sound system technology was a staple in his life. He loved hosting friends and family for hockey (Islanders) and baseball (Yankees) games and movie nights, and he loved being able to replicate the theater environment at home or showing off his record collection that numbered in the hundreds.
Charlie is survived by his nephew, Richie Steinwand (wife Colleen O’Shea), and his sister-in-law, Robin Steinwand. He is predeceased by his brother Brian Steinwand and his mother and father, Anne and Charles. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
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