Charles S. Tillou
Died: May 22, 2016
Charles S. Tillou of Hackettstown, NJ passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, May 22, 2016, he was 90 years old. Born in the Mount Bethel section of Mansfield Township NJ on July 6, 1926, “Charlie” was the son of the late Fred & Elizabeth Morrison Tillou.
Mr. Tillou worked as a carpenter all of his adult life and was the owner of Tillou Builders in Hackettstown, NJ. As a young man, he proudly served our country in the United States Navy from 1944 to 1946 and participated in the Normandy Invasion. Charles was an active honorary member of the Hackettstown Fire Department for many years and was also a member of the Hackettstown American Legion, Blue Ridge Post #164. In addition, he served as a Hackettstown Little League football coach for many years and could always be seen on the sidelines of the Hackettstown High School football field during game time working the yardage chains for over 65 years.
Mr. Tillou is survived by two sons, C. Scott Tillou and John D. Tillou of Hackettstown, NJ. One daughter, Judy Cruts of Mansfield Twp. One brother, Howard Tillou of Staunton, Virginia and one sister, Ruth Bartow of Hackettstown, NJ. He also survived by eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Charlie was predeceased by his wife, Martha Barth Tillou and a son, Michael Tillou.
Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 4:00 to 8:00pm at the Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, 07840. Funeral services will be Thursday at 10:00am in the funeral home. The interment of his cremated remains will be in the family plot of Union Cemetery, Hackettstown, NJ at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Hackettstown Fire Department or Compassionate Care Hospice. Online condolences may be given to the family at www.cochranfuneral.com.
Condolences:
Joe and Pat Bristow
#17
May 25th, 2016 4:10 pm
Our sincerest condolences to the Tillou family. Charlie was both an active and effective community leader as well as a servant to the people of Hackettstown. We mourn his passing and will remember him
both in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Pat Bristow
Andrew and Maureen Wojcicki
#16
May 25th, 2016 1:00 pm
Our deepest sympathy to the Tillou Family. What a great man, he will be missed. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers
Susan McCauley and on behalf of Joseph W. McCauley
#15
May 24th, 2016 10:06 pm
So sorry for the loss of a wonderful person, I met him only a few times, however, if Joe were here, he would have so much to say....may he rest with our Lord and with those that know and love him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his loving family....and I will keep not only Mr. Tillou in my prayers, but all of his loved ones.....he will be missed.
Bill Conforti
#14
May 24th, 2016 3:23 pm
Dear Tillou Family. My sincere condolences on your loss. He will be missed as one of the pillars of our community.
CHICK &LINDA DIMICELI
#13
May 24th, 2016 11:03 am
My condolences to the Tillou family. Charlie has been a friend of the family for ever .He was my football coach as a kid.Looked forward to him in the shop we always had a lot of laughs.Charlie was truly one of the old time Hackettstown people.He will be missed.
Marty and Judy O'Hora
#12
May 24th, 2016 10:02 am
Dear Tillou family,very sorry to hear of Charlie's passing.Good man who truly personified Hackettstown.Marty and Judy O'Hora.
Wes and Barbara Wallace
#11
May 24th, 2016 9:22 am
Dear Scott, John, and Howard and families:
Though we did not know the Tillou's personally, their names were household names when our boys lived home. You were all spoken of with respect and we felt close to the Tillou family by association. Our sincere condolences to you all for your tremendous loss. May the God of all comfort be near to you and bring you peace.
Wes and Barbara Wallace
Lew/Gail Richards and Family
#10
May 24th, 2016 9:06 am
TO THE TILLOU FAMILY--SO SORRY TO READ OF THE PASSING 0F YOUR DAD.WE EXTEND OUR SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS TO THE ENTIRE TILLOU FAMILY.
Rob Souders
#9
May 24th, 2016 7:25 am
My condolences to the Tillou family. Charlie was a great guy, and a big part of Hackettstown. I remember when my Mom's store was running (Mick & Hedy's), Charlie would be in "his" booth every morning, sharing his opinions on current events! It was entertaining to say the least! I'm glad Scott and John have taken over his duties on the chain gang at HHS football games.
joe clarke
#8
May 24th, 2016 6:24 am
Sorry for such a big loss. The whole town shares in your loss as it a loss to us all. Please Judy Scott and John accept Cathy my sons Joseph and James of coarse my own heart felt condolence. To us Charlie was a ssmilling face around town who knew your name. It's not lost on me that he was your dad. God bless Joe Clarke
John & Carol Laird
#7
May 23rd, 2016 6:20 pm
We were sad to hear of Charlie's passing. He was a great person and were glad to have known. He certainly made you feel special in his presence. However, he was " the special person". I thanked him many years ago for his service in WWII. I especially recall his story, telling me of his participating in the D-Day landing, June 6, 1944, witnessing the whole operation as a young man/teenage, and his return home after the war. Our deepest sympathy to his family, Scott, et.al. and all who knew him. His legacy will live on through them, for sure.
Neil and Dottie Kappers
#6
May 23rd, 2016 5:49 pm
Scott, John and families so sorry to hear of your loss. He fought for a long time. You all are in out prayers.
Tim and Theresa Wallace
#5
May 23rd, 2016 3:20 pm
We are saddened to hear of Charlie's passing - he was so dedicated to the town and served in so many ways! May God grant you all comfort in your time of grief.
The Wallaces
Lester and Joy Snyder
#4
May 23rd, 2016 3:14 pm
Very saddened to learn of the passing of our longtime friend and fellow Fireman. Our Sincerely Sympathy to the entire Tillou family. R.I.. Charlie..You will be very much missed.. Joy and Les Snyder
Jennie Kasper Landsberger
#3
May 23rd, 2016 2:54 pm
Dear Tillou Family,
Charlie gave the greatest of gifts - memories. Thank you Charlie.
I weep,
Jennie
Paul & Robin Wallace Grand Terrace, California
#2
May 23rd, 2016 2:23 pm
Scott, John, Uncle Howard, and Family
My Wife Robin and I were saddened to hear of your Dad, and Brother (Charley's)Passing.
To suggest Hackettstown has lost one of its greatest citizens in a true understatement, as Charley truly had a quiet hand in many of the projects the Town undertook over the past 60 years.
One of my fondest memories was the day he asked me to help on the chains at the HHS games in 1983, and I would be there until 2006, though only a pup in comparison to His over 60 years.
His years of service to the Hackettstown Fire Department, His Construction Business, the US Navy, and we could go on, but perhaps one of the coolest things, and it showed just how much talent he had was the 2 Fire Department Emblems on display at the Moore Street Fire house that He crocheted with no pattern, and are just beautiful.
We wish we could be there to lend a shoulder to lean on, or a simple hug, and Pray the LORD'S comfort on you all as only HE can provide.
May GOD bless you all
Love
Paul & Robin Wallace
Peg Russack
#1
May 23rd, 2016 1:28 pm
Dear Tillou Family, we are so saddened by this news. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Doug and Peg Russack
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