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Charles Dailey Obituary
December 11, 1945 - August 29, 2025 Charles Dailey passed on August 29, 2025 surrounded by family and friends in Los Angeles, CA. He was an educator, artist, poet, mentor, and a devoted husband to Rossana.
Born to Almeta and Ernest Dailey in Brooklyn, NY, Charles attended Malverne High School. He cultivated friendships that endured a lifetime. Drafted into the Vietnam war, he was a decorated combat medic for the Big Red 1 infantry. He thrived at NYU and School of Visual Arts. He was a successful artist and taught at Ribet Academy, doubling as a father-figure. A 2025 art exhibition showed a compendium of his life's work.
His "Dailey-isms" combined humor and wisdom. "Take care of each other," he said in his final days. The world is a better place because of Mr. Dailey.
He is survived by his wife Rossana, brother Ernest, Jr., daughter Dailey Little, and grandson Ramsey.
Born to Almeta and Ernest Dailey in Brooklyn, NY, Charles attended Malverne High School. He cultivated friendships that endured a lifetime. Drafted into the Vietnam war, he was a decorated combat medic for the Big Red 1 infantry. He thrived at NYU and School of Visual Arts. He was a successful artist and taught at Ribet Academy, doubling as a father-figure. A 2025 art exhibition showed a compendium of his life's work.
His "Dailey-isms" combined humor and wisdom. "Take care of each other," he said in his final days. The world is a better place because of Mr. Dailey.
He is survived by his wife Rossana, brother Ernest, Jr., daughter Dailey Little, and grandson Ramsey.
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Sep. 5, 2025.
Memories and Condolences
for Charles Dailey
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Kerry
September 10, 2025
Charles was a brilliant man with a sharp wit and a heart of gold. He made a difference in the lives of so many students, families and friends. I miss him.
Bonita ( Bonnie) Sanabria
September 8, 2025
Charles & Ernest are family to the Sanabrias. We shall miss the wonderment that Charles brought to the world. He shall be missed greatly & always remembered with love.
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