Mr. Charles "Chuck" Christiansen

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Christiansen, 74, of Pittsfield, passed away at Berkshire Medical Center on Sunday, August 16, 2026, surrounded by his family and friends. Born in Pittsfield, MA, on December 10, 1951, son of the late Charles Christiansen and Geraldine Conklin Christiansen Jassak, he grew up in Hancock, MA, where he attended Hancock Elementary One Room Schoolhouse and was a graduate of New Lebanon High School, Class of 1969. After high school, Charles joined the United States military, serving in both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force. He served two tours in Vietnam and Thailand and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant. After the service, he worked as a logger for a short time until he joined Beloit Corp in Lenox, MA. He was hired in 1979 as a machinist, and, in 1988, was promoted to Manager of Machining & Fab until Beloit’s closing in January of 2000. After 24 years of dedicated service at Beloit, he worked for Fontaine’s Auction Gallery as gallery manager for five years until he retired because of a debilitating accident. Charles was an avid sportsman who enjoyed deer hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed metal detecting. He was a prolific reader. He enjoyed going to tag sales with his wife Joanne and also enjoyed having tag sales. He enjoyed cooking and eating out and rides in the country, and also helping his wife with her antique business. Charles is survived by his beloved wife, the former Joanne Coppolino, with whom he would have celebrated his 46th wedding anniversary the 22th of this August, just six days after his passing. He leaves his stepdaughter, Lysa M. DeWitt of Pittsfield, who always called him “Grandpa Chuck”, as well as her fiancé Derek Campbell of Boston, MA, and Charles also leaves his step granddaughter, Jessica L. DeWitt-Ashitey and her two children. He is survived by his sister, Kareen Cooper and her husband, Richard, of PA, and his sister-in-law, Linda Christiansen of PA. Charles was predeceased by his brother, Bruce Christiansen of Waterford, PA, his mother, Geraldine Jassak and her husband, Edward Jassak, of McKean, PA. Charles’ family would like to extend a sincere thank you to the staff at Soldier On, especially Eric Anderson. Their exceptional care and unwavering support did not go unnoticed. Funeral Notice: In keeping with his request, there will be no formal calling hours or services for Charles. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Soldier On, a charity to which Charles and his family are eternally grateful.

Mr. Charles "Chuck" Christiansen

December 10, 1951 - August 16, 2026