Charles “Chip” Martin Konarski, III, born in Manchester CT on September 26, 1967 passed away on December 5, 2025, at age 58 in Terre Haute, IN. Chip was the son of the late Charles M. Konarski, Jr. and Dorothy Irene (Daley) Konarski. He was a graduate of Rockville High School in Vernon, CT. Chip loved working on cars and spent many years working as an ASE certified mechanic. He enjoyed golfing (the only family member to have a hole-in-one that was witnessed by others), playing in and winning many dart tournaments, going to tag sales, and four-wheeling with friends. His very favorite hobby was finding and restoring vintage Toyota trucks, including one of his dad’s.

In addition to his mom, Chip is survived by sons David Fortin and Tyler Konarski ,brother Christopher Konarski (Tina) and ex-wife Holly Leach (Tim). In lieu of flowers, donations would be very much appreciated by: The Town of Vernon Fire Police Company c/o Mr. Christopher Prue, 88 Maple Avenue, Vernon, CT 06066 or the Riley Hospital for Children, 702 Barnhill Drive, Room 5900, Indianapolis, IN 46202. The family is planning a graveside service in CT in the spring of 2026.