Albany, New York
Rao, Charles "Chuck" SANTA BARBARA, Calif. Charles "Chuck" Rao passed away in Santa Barbara on March 31, 2014, after battling cancer for the past year. Chuck was born in Albany in November of 1950. He attended Christian Brothers Academy in Albany and was inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame...
Read MoreAlways making food, Chuck got me hooked on peppers he stuffed with beans, rice, meat and then covered with cheese and put in the toaster oven. RIP, Chuck.
Janice Ronner
April 10, 2021 | Loudonville, NY | Friend
Remembering the whole Rao family at this difficult time. Chuck was a kind person and enjoyed life. We had some great time on Cobble Hill Rd.......too many to remember. RIP Chuck!
the Ronner Family
April 24, 2014
Chuck was a big part of my life. He was Superman. If there is a heaven he's in it. It's a cliche, but he really left the world a better place than he found it. I wish I had been a better friend.
Tom DuMary
April 20, 2014 | Calabasas, CA
My condolence to the Rao family. I knew Chuck for many years while working at Keilen's Body Shop. Chuck always had a big smile and a funny story. I will remember him in my prayers.
Pat Sibincich
April 18, 2014 | Troy, NY
Our family is so sad for Liz and the kids. We all had so much fun at the farm on Old State Rd and Cobble Hill Rd. He will be sadly missed by everyone who know him.....he was a great guy!
~Janice, Amanda, and Courtney
April 17, 2014
I didn't know him, but his name, Rao, reminded me of my Grandfather who used to write home to Italy, and I would take the letter to Sam Rao on Second Avenue in Albany to translate for my grandfather and send it. Any relation? And sorry for your loss...
CHARLES HAWKINS
April 17, 2014 | ALBANY, NY
The class of '69' will raise a glass to toast Chuck at our '45th' reunion. He will be greatly missed. Chuck was a great teammate and friend who passed much to early. My sincere condolences to his family. Rest in peace and may God continue to bless your family.
Mike Podgorski
April 16, 2014 | Albany
To the Rao family, my deepest condolences on your loss. Chcuk was a great guy that I always had fun with,he was good friends with my late partner Dan Ryan, we use to visit him over the parts store many times. Chuck thanks for that beautiful Huskie u gave me even though someone stole it. I know u will be surely miss by all that do you, and you are now in Gods hands may you RIP. Ret.Det.Rich Keegan APD
Richard Keegan
April 16, 2014 | Colonie, NY
Dear Uncle Chuckie,
You were taken from us way too soon but for 20 years lived your lifelong dream. You created your "Little Italy" in Santa Barbara with your winemaking, pizza oven and amazing gardens and loved sharing it all with family and friends. You touched so many lives in so many ways!! Christina and Danielle miss you dearly but have wonderful memories to hold on to and endless stories to tell. You will forever be remembered!!!! May you rest in peace Uncle Chuckie.
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April 16, 2014
