Hello

I'm Rob Piper, Chuck's middle son (there are 3 of us, Roy is the eldest, then me then Alan). I have been so heartened to hear the lovely things that you have all been saying about my Dad, someone who we all loved so very much and who we will miss more than any words can ever say.

My Dad leaves behind our Mum who my Dad always called Queenie (real name Lydia) as well as a brother Richard and sister Margaret. My uncle Richard lives in Los Angeles, California and he will be coming over for my Dad's funeral which will be on Friday 17th of June at St Paul's Church in Blackley, Manchester.

My Dad as many of you will have discovered, was a bright, intelligent man who was deeply committed and interested in learning to play music. He started out in his teens playing the trombone in the Los Angeles Youth Symphony Orchestra. In addition to the keyboard and trombone, he had also learnt to play the guitar over the years, particularly the bass.

He was intereseted in so many things, including golf, history, computing, speedway (used to race for the B team at the Bellevue Aces in the 50's), lots of sport, astronomy as well as keeping in touch with friends.

My Dad's greatest enthusiasm was reserved for his family, who he loved dearly and talked about constantly. For us he was a star (according to his grandson Joshua) and we will always remember him with love and affection.

Can I just thank you all for saying so many nice things about him and for helping us to see that his light shone in other people's lives too.

Best wishes
The Piper Family