Charles E. Read Jr.

I'm so sorry to hear of Mr Read's passing. It was he who first introduced me to the joys of Baroque and Classical chorale music. I will never forget the incredible patience, and encouragement he gave me and his kindness in allowing me to sing in the OCC Community Chorus. It was his mentoring that gave me til this day, a love for polyphony, classical, and sacred music. I would like his family to know that although it has been 30 years since I last sang with him, that he is always and has...

All my prayers for this fine man and you, his family.

Much love,
(Big) Mark

We are so very saddened by this news! We are sure we join many, many friends, colleagues, and acquaintances in trying to express our sense of loss. Our relationship with Charles spans many years, many events, and many tears along with much laughter and joy. It feels very much like the end of an era. Charles' passing will indeed leave a void in our lives and with it, an ache in our hearts. Our deepest sympathies to the Read family.
Phillip & Carolyn Moore

Charles was my favorite teacher at OCC. Attending in 1969 to 1971 and being a music major, he was my only teacher. He made my experience at OCC memorable. I loved singing in the OCC Community Chorus with him. He worked us hard but got great results. He expected much from us and even more from himself. He pushed us and himself to be the best we could be. He was passionate about teaching and it showed in every aspect of his life. He will be greatly missed. I volunteer every year for the...

To Charles' family and friends--I knew Charles from the time I joined the OCC faculty in 1967. He was so full of intelligence, enthusiasm, humor, life. It was a privilege to play flute a number of times with the orchestra he assembled to accompany the OCC Chorus. What a passionate conductor he was! How beautifully he sang at the funeral of our department chair, Jim Doran. For some years after we had both retired I talked frequently with him when he was playing French horn in the...

So sorry about Charles passing. I loved dancing with him in Zumba class at The Atlantic Club. I always called him Charles "In Charge". He will be missed by all the Zumba gals. Such a sweet kind man with a beautiful singing voice. Rest In Peace my dear friend.

What great memories we have of the Read family! Seeing him in the hallways at PPB High School and watching the kids on Monday nights while Mom & Dad were at OCC.
Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Love Jim & Anne Vescovi

I am so sorry to hear of Charles' passing. We enjoyed playing horn quartets together and were colleagues at OCC for many years. We told french horn stories to each other and had many laughs. I loved his Texas stories.

Mr. Read and his family are in my thoughts & prayers.
He was always very kind and talkative when he was my customer at the bank for many years. He will be missed!