Charles Osborne

I was just thinking about Mr Osborne a few days ago so I'm saddened when I heard this news. Mr Osborne was the Righetti Marching Band Director during my 4 years at Righetti (81-85). Although I was only a member of the Righetti Marching and pep band for two years he made a lasting impact on me! Mr Osborne was all business in the band room but he loved Righetti High School! When you put on that Righetti Warrior Marching Band uniform it was time to perform at your very best. And he demanded...

I lived in the house directly across the street from Chuck from 1992 - 2017 on Royal Oak Road in Santa Maria. Not only did I know Chuck from attending Righetti High School (1969-1973) where he taught band, but Chuck was a wonderful neighbor and dear friend. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. Stephanie Jones/Olympia, WA

Thanks, Mr. Osborne, for making it cool to be a band kid. Photo: 1985 Jazz Band spring concert

Mr Osborne was my band director at ERHS from 1969-1971. I will always remember his enthusiasm for his students. He made all of us feel special and needed to make the Marching Warrior Band the best on the central coast. His half time shows were spectacular. He was truly the Energizer Bunny at Righetti. Rest peacefully.

I enjoyed taking his jazz band class back as a kid in school. As an adult, in 2016, I was at a local art showing, and there he was, playing away.

Mr. Osborne was my band director at Righetti High School for 1988 - 1992. Many great memories in marching, concert, and Jazz band.

Mr. Osborne was an influential part of my Righetti High School years. Jazz band, concert band, trip to Mexico, etc - all were made better with Mr. Osborne's sense of fun and musicianship. So sorry to hear of his passing, but he was a difference maker in a LOT of lives. I hope he's leading a band of angels now!

Mr Osborne was my band director in the 70s. He was so nice and had so much energy! We had the best band at Righetti Highschool. Mr Osborne made it fun for everyone. RIP Mr Osborne, it was so good to talk to you a few years ago, it really warmed my heart when you remembered me and my parents. Never forgotten.

My wife was a student of Chuck´s with the class of 1980. I´ve known Chuck as a fellow musician for almost 30 years, playing and performing with numerous jazz bands around Santa Maria. He was a great sax player and wonderful friend, always providing constructive feedback and support to fellow musicians. It was a true pleasure and privilege to have him as a friend and fellow musician. Chuck ... you will be missed. Rest in Peace my friend!