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Charles Measter Obituary

Charles Measter Seabrook Island, SC - Charles Louis Measter, 76, known to all as Charlie, and to some of his friends as Charliepedia due to his seemingly vast knowledge, died unexpectedly after a prolonged illness on January 9, 2019. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, and was a graduate of St. Francis College, Columbia University, and St. John's School of Law. He resided on Seabrook Island, SC, for the past twelve years. Charlie spent his entire career in the international shipping business, mainly as the principal of Measter & Partners, Cargo and Shipbrokers, and as an international maritime arbitrator. He was a member of the Society of Maritime Arbitrators in New York and the London Maritime Arbitrators Association. He loved every moment of what he did. Surviving him is his ever loving wife, Barbara; his stepsons, Thomas M. Perdiue of Charleston and James M. Perdiue of Trophy Club, TX; his daughter-in-law, Andrea F. Perdiue; and his grandchildren, JJ and Matt Perdiue of Trophy Club. He loved them all and did everything he could for every one of them as a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather and they will miss him forever. He also leaves his brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Stephen R. Elston and Cymie R. Payne of Princeton, NJ, and many, many friends, in the Charleston area and all over the world. He was greatly loved and will be greatly missed. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2019.

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Clifford Dahl

January 27, 2019

My friend for nearly 50 years. He will be missed so very much. Rest in peace Charlie

jane bassett

January 20, 2019

So sorry to read about Charles.. thinking of you and your family.

David + Tina Brollier

January 17, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lisa Digeronimo

January 16, 2019

Sending our love and heartbreak over Charlie's passing. He was everyone's Charlipedia and he had a kind, thoughtful heart.
Java will never be the same.... he was one of the originals.
Love , the DiGeronimo clan

January 16, 2019

To relatives and friends ~ May you be comforted by the peace of God during this most challenging time as you reflect on the many fond memories and look forward to the time when all tears will be tears of joy.

January 16, 2019

So very sorry to hear about Charley. I enjoyed working with him in the past with our photo club on Seabrook. I share in your sadness.

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