City’s Mr. Christmas Dies at 104

Cliff Clark, Leominster Sentinel and Enterprise: “From the 6-foot statute of Christ’s crucifixion carved by Charpentier that is suspended above the church’s altar, to the countless Nativity scenes he crafted from foam, “the two incidents in the life of Christ inspired him time and time again,” Bruso said.

“His religion and faith were critical to who he was. It inspired him in his life and in his art,” he added. “He is a gift that God gave to his family and to this community that God has called back.” Read more here.