Charley Hummel passing RIP

[fmblizz]

Very sad news out of North Jersey.. What a terrific person..

RIP Charley Hummel

Charles Hummel
June 26th, 1941 - February 27th, 2023

blizz

[Stephen_Madara]

Charley was a great guy and i had just talked to him last week. My prayers go out to his family . he will be truly missed . steve

[guido-phonograph]

That indeed is sad news. I have known Charley for almost 40 years. Meeting him at the shows in the USA and always present at the famous Rüdesheim show in Germany. We will miss him and his knowledge. Our Prayers go out to his Family.

[Phono-Phan]

Sad to hear this news. Charley was an icon in this hobby. I always enjoyed talking with him at the Union Show and last year at the Schaumberg show. He will be truly missed.

[Ripduf1]

Extraordinary sad news. I have "only" been collecting about 30 years and Charley was (to me) one of the founding fathers of the hobby here in the Northeast. He was also the most gracious and trusting host as each spring and fall Wayne Show he would open his house provide food and beverage to those attending the show (collection room is seen in Blizz's picture above) and see, touch and mingle around phonograph items NOT FOUND ANYWHERE else. I am at a loss for words.

Prayers to his family.

John

[rgordon939]

So sad to wake up to the news of the passing of another icon in the phonograph collecting world, Charley Hummel. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. There will be a void at the upcoming Wayne Show with two great people not there Don Gfell and Charley Hummel.

Rich Gordon

[Andersun]

Very sad news. Another one of the greats in the hobby. RIP Charley and condolences to his family.

[melvind]

What a sad thing. I must admit I gasped out loud when I saw this news this morning. I always enjoyed Charley and had the wonderful chance to spend a day with him at his home full of treasures a few years ago. I have a number of wonderful things that came from him over the years. He will be missed by so many. RIP my friend.

[phonospud]

Rest in peace my friend. Prayers to the family at this most difficult time.
I’m proud to have called you a friend.
Until we meet again.

[Jerry B.]

So sad to hear this news. Charlie was one of a kind. He had so many qualities. He was funny, knowledgeable, humble, generous, a gracious host. I'm sure my list is much too short. Charlie will be missed.

Jerry B.