Oh shit. Chas was awesome. I didn't know him personally but we had several conversations and emails over the years and he was always super helpful. All the best to his family. Stern won't find him easy to replace.

#6 3 years ago

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frolic

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Shocking. He was always helpful and pleasant when I spoke with him. My condolences to all.

#7 3 years ago

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DaWezl

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Hartford, CT

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Oh no, he was very helpful to me. Much love to his friends and family.

#8 3 years ago

PAT

GorillaBiscuits

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#9 3 years ago

MDB

Parzival

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F*ck 2020

102

#10 3 years ago

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yancy

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West Dundee, IL

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Recquiescat.

#11 3 years ago

BOB

Butch2099

Butch's Game Garage

11y 124K 4,732 20 6 7

Sad to hear. He was always super helpful and a great guy to deal with whenever I spoke to him.

#12 3 years ago

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hoby1

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Allentown, PA

12y 105K 4,268 9 1

Very sad news. Chaz always helped me directly instead of all the red tape. Hard to believe.

#13 3 years ago

DAD

adborto

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8y 60,550 409 30

He was the best person over there period. He always tried to help and always delivered. I am going to miss him. My condolences to his family. He was a true gentleman.

#14 3 years ago

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Billy16

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11y 94,300 3,701 58

Chaz always helped me out--he was a great guy, an asset to the pinball community and will be greatly missed.

#15 3 years ago

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Blackzarak

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Lakewood, CA

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Dammm, chazzz was the best super friendly and knowledgeable I will miss him (I send my condolences) 2020 blows

#16 3 years ago

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Rum-Z

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Adrian, MI

13y 150K 3,967 29

Wow, I'm shocked. That's terrible news. I never met him personally but dealt with him lots of times, and he was always nice and helpful. He'll be missed. I offer my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers.

#17 3 years ago

DOG

Whysnow

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12y 187K 35,338 30 1

So sad. He was amazing as a person and tech.

Makes me very sad and sorry to his family and work family.

#18 3 years ago

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BrianBannon

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St Charles, MO

11y 81,400 1,031 40 14

This is very sad news. Chas was very helpful and friendly, spoke with him on many occasions over the years. He really knew his stuff. My condolences to his family.

#19 3 years ago

Oneangrymo

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Oh no ! Man chas the best I only wrote to him if I had an issue. It’s going to be impossible to find someone like him . What a sad day
Wish family the best

#20 3 years ago

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Pickle

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Pearland, TX

11y 78,800 3,002 5

That sucks!!! Only dealt with him a couple times. He was good and extremely helpful. He will be missed!

#21 3 years ago

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titanpenguin

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Chaz was a true class act. Walked me through several issues I had over the years with the utmost detail. To do that over the phone is not an easy task. He will be greatly missed.

#22 3 years ago

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PW79

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Wentzville, MO

12y 102K 7,501 6 6

Condolences to the whole Stern crew

#23 3 years ago

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TheLaw

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Ann Arbor, MI

12y 162K 48,033 19 30 1

Sucks, great guy to work with.

#24 3 years ago

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pinballaddicted

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That is so sad. Definitely one of the best guys in Pinball.

My condolences to all his family and loved ones. I am sure he will be sorely missed by us all.

#25 3 years ago

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hocuslocus

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Wow, he was one the best techs I've dealt with in the amusement industry. Never had an unresolved issue when he was helping. Real sorry to hear this.

#26 3 years ago

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Napoleon

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Indianapolis, IN

3y 40,150 274 2

Terrible news! Always very nice when I've spoken to him. Eager to help. He had been with Stern for decades. A great guy and a wealth of knowledge has been in lost.

#27 3 years ago

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luch

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Newmarket, ON

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So sad , Stern has lost it's best asset . He would always do what ever it took to help out .

#28 3 years ago

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Lermods

Lermods Pinball Co.

11y 201K 10,851 58

Wow, so sad to hear, extremely helpful and friendly every time I’ve called. My thoughts go out to his family. He will be missed by so many people.

#29 3 years ago

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bigehrl

Jackbar

New York, NY

12y 97,150 3,829 79

i have that sad feeling when i feel like i know someone really well because i’ve spoken to them 100 times over the telephone, but never got the pleasure to meet them in person. now it’s too late. RIP Chas. Don’t worry, I’ll find a way to pester you with my new pinball issues up there too, man.

#30 3 years ago

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dsmoke1986

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Royersford, PA

10y 67,050 1,783 3 22 1

Very sad to hear, thoughts and prayers for his family and loved ones.

#31 3 years ago

Coolpinballdino

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This is such sad news he was always very nice and helpful. He even gave us a tour of the factory once when we were in the area RIP.

#32 3 years ago

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Steve_in_Escalon

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So sorry to hear this. Chas had a wealth of knowledge and was understanding & kind. He will be missed. Condolences to his family, friends, and coworkers.

#33 3 years ago

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yzfguy

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He was my go-to guy. Always went above and beyond rest in peace.

#34 3 years ago

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pinuser12

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6y 25,150 4

I have only called Stern twice and he answered both times. In each case I was asking for support on a second hand pin in which he spent more than enough time to advise. Great service and he will be missed.

#35 3 years ago

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RC_like_the_cola

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Sellersburg, IN

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I'll echo the shock of this one. I probably talked to Chas at least once per NIB game I bought and met him in 2014 during a tour of the old factory. This sure does suck.

#36 3 years ago

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sulli10

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Morristown, NJ

13y 129K 2,572 33 61

Always knew you were going to get the help you needed when Chas answered the phone.
RIP

#37 3 years ago

NoQuarters

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Sorry to hear this. Helped me on a couple occasions. Very nice guy when talking on the phone.

#38 3 years ago

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Mudflaps

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Springfield, VA

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Man, that’s rough. Even when he told me no, he was always polite. Such a loss.

#39 3 years ago

MJI

Percula

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Very helpful every time I called . He had a lot of patience with me . RIP

#40 3 years ago

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pinghetto

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Farmington, MN

12y 91,600 1,045 33 22

Damn. Rest in peace, Chas.

Always professional. Even with some of my dumb shit tech calls when I was a kid starting out in this business. And even the dumb shit questions I asked him just months ago.

"Steeeeerrrn Pinball, this is Chas...."

"Hey, Chas, this damn Star Wars seems to have blown almost every node and sub node"

"Ah man, Brian, that's the first I've heard of that"

Somehow I was always the first!!

I'll really miss him.

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#41 3 years ago

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Jediturtle

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Plymouth, WI

12y 109K 4,480 14 66

Terrible news. My heart goes out to his family, friends, and everyone at Stern.

#42 3 years ago

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snowy_owl

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5y 110K 1,229

So sad. Rest in peace, chas. We're gonna miss you.

#43 3 years ago

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Dantesmark

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Louisville, KY

7y 83,550 1,569 8

Irreplaceable. Chas always picked up when i needed something. Super stand up guy.

Damn.

#44 3 years ago

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DCFAN

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Chantilly, VA

12y 148K 12,776 34

Very sad to hear. Condolences to his family and Stern.

#45 3 years ago

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toddtuckey

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Southampton, PA

12y 83,400 713

What a kind and wonderful man! We talked quite a bit over the years solving problems. He was NEVER negative and always helpful in every department. A TOP Stern employee and service tech. Chas...I will see you in the service department in heaven one day! Todd N. Tuckey

#46 3 years ago

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SBrothers

Pinside member

North Aurora, IL

5y 52,050 320 9 6

Terrible news...Chas was the best!

Ugh....

#47 3 years ago

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kse001

Pinside member

Madison, WI

12y 50,800 233 21 13

Very sorry to hear this. Chas helped me many times over the years. He was always quick to respond to emails and never failed to solve a problem. He was an asset to Stern and the whole community. My deepest condolences to his friends, family and coworkers.

#48 3 years ago

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athens95

McCullough Amusements

Cincinnati, OH

10y 57,900 361 52

What a loss there. Chaz helped me out all the time. Terrible news and loss, rest in piece.

#49 3 years ago

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rvdv

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11y 101K 2,006

Such Sad news to hear this
One of the nicest people to talk to
And so helpful all the time

He will be missed by so many

RIP

#50 3 years ago

TRG

TomGWI

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12y 143K 10,945 156

Chas was always super helpful. He will be missed.

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