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Charlie Tagawa
1935 - 2017
Charlie Tagawa
1935 - 2017
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BORN
1935
DIED
2017
Charlie Tagawa Obituary
Oct. 27, 1935 ~ July 30, 2017
Resident of Cupertino
"Charlie" Tagawa, the well-known banjo teacher, entertainer, and Musical Director of the Peninsula Banjo Band, died peacefully on July 30, 2017. Born Zenzo Tagawa in Tokyo, Japan, on October 27, 1935, he developed a love and admiration for the banjo and he devoted his life to it.
Charlie was predeceased by his wife, Masako, and is survived by sons Nori and Leon (wife, Heather), and three grandsons: Ryan, Brendan, and Dylan.
For more information, please visit Charlie's Wikipedia page and the Alameda Family Funeral and Cremation website.
On Wednesday, August 9, 2017, from 6PM to 9PM, A "Celebration of Life" gathering will be held at Harry's Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Avenue, San Jose, CA.
Services will be held at 12:30PM on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Alameda Family Funeral and Cremation.
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5 Entries
Bob & Kandice Brown
January 23, 2022
Loved his banjo music and engaging presence. A born entertainer. Will miss him.
jazmin g
October 19, 2017
Charlie you were so wonderful always full of joy and always buying ice cream cones to the kids I am so shocked I just found out and sadness overwhelmed me.
Judy James
August 8, 2017
Charlie my friend I will truly miss you! Your friendship was so important to me. We had some good times together doing some of those funny gigs. I learned so much from you such valuable life lessons. Rest In Peace my friend. Leon and nori you have my deepest sympathies. Due to ill health I can't make the memorial but Charlie will be in my prayers. Judy james
2012 - Bill Hall's 94th Birthday Celebration with Charlie.
Kathy Hall, Leslie Murdock
August 6, 2017
We will always have fond memories of Charlie and the joy he brought to so many people through his music. We attended many of the sessions at Meridian location, my dad loved his music and was one of his biggest fans. Charlie and the band played at his 94th birthday, it was a fantastic celebration. Charlie had an amazing life, it was an honor to have known him. Our deepest condolences to his family and to the Peninsula Banjo Band.
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August 5, 2017
We will miss you Charlie-san! We really enjoyed hearing your funny stories from your trips and eating your sweet beans.
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Makoto and Donna
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