Memorial to Honor Charles Flatt Tomorrow Night at Martha Clara Vineyards

By Lenn Thompson, Executive Editor

I apologize for reporting this over a month after it happened -- and only one day before the memorial -- but I thought it important to publish.

From the Suffolk Times:

"Charles H. Flatt of Mattituck died June 26 at the age of 65.

He was born April 8, 1946, in Montclair, N.J., to Raymond and Lillian (Ruvo) Flatt and was a graduate of Lehigh University. He married Melissa Cannady on May 5, 2004, in Mattituck.

Prior to his retirement, he had been a winemaker at McCall Vineyards in Cutchogue.

Mr. Flatt is survived by his wife; his children, Jennifer Fleischer and Adam, both of Pennsylvania; his brother, Raymond; and three grandchildren."

I never met Mr. Flatt, but I heard his name often and know that he was a highly respected veteran in the local wine community and that he worked for many vineyards and wineries over the years, including Pellegrini Vineyards, Gristina Vineyards, Peconic Bay Winery, Osprey's Dominion and most recently, McCall Vineyards among others

There is a memorial being held tomorrow night from 7-9 p.m. at Martha Clara Vineyards to celebrate his life. You can get the details on the event's Facebook page.

Comments

[Dan McGurn]

I worked with Charles and Melissa at Pelligrini Vineyards. I offer my sincere deep-felt sympathy and condolences. Charles was always kind to me and he helped teach me alot about grapegrowing and winemaking in the short time I was at Pelligrini.