Charles Nicholas Rizas

Charles Nicholas Rizas

Charles Rizas Obituary

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Charles was born on March 16, 1946 and passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017. Charles was a resident of Massachusetts. Charles was a U.S. Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. Calling hours will take place 4 to 7 PM on Thursday May 18th in the Forastiere Smith Family Funeral Home 220 North Main St. East Longmeadow. A Trisagion will be held during the calling hours at 5:30PM Mr. Rizas will lie in state from 9am until 10am on Friday May 19th in the Greek Orthodox Church of St Luke East Longmeadow with a service to follow at 10AM. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery 426 Bay St. Springfield. In lieu of flowers memorial Contributions may be made to: St. Luke?s Greek Orthodox Church 400 Prospect St. East Longmeadow MA 01028; St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral St. George Road Springfield MA 01104; or to Special Olympics of Greater Springfield 898 Prospect St. Chicopee MA 01020.

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May 13, 2018

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June 18, 2017

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May 29, 2017

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Wayne and janet Hall

May 13, 2018

Chuck was the best friend anyone could ever have. We have many memories of him. And he could always vouch for us anytime as Toni well remembers. Never forget the rusty scupper event. Heres to chuck for a life well lived in every way.

Arthur Markos

June 18, 2017

One month ago I suddenly had an urge to look up Charlie Rizas, a boy I had known as a friend and with whom I attended Charles H. Taylor elementary school in Dorchester MA in about 1955.
I didn't follow up and the urge again just came over me to Google him. I am sorry to learn of his death.
In the passing of Charles N. Rizas the family has my condolences. Seems like he lived a good life in a warm family. If he is the same person I knew as a boy, it is indeed a serendipitous coincidence that I thought of him on the day he died. In any case if he is the same person, I would be pleased to learn of that. Thank you. I am 69 years old. Incidently, my paternal grandparents came from a village in the mountain above Sparta and my Dad was a friend of (I believe) Charles' uncle, a man named George, but I can no longer recall his last name.

The Rizas Family

May 29, 2017

Dear Antonia, Steven, Nick, Mariah and Family - we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May his memory be eternal, and may cherished memories comfort you and give you peace. With love and deepest sympathies. Helen, Marina and Nick Rizas

Lucia Kazakos (Coidakis)

May 19, 2017

Toni and Family..I was so sadden to hear of the passing of your wonderful husband/ father...He was a GREAT person who will be missed by many but never forgotten.....May he rest at peace...My the wonderful memories you have, help you through the days ahead!!!

Cynthia Starzyk

May 19, 2017

Dear Nick and Family: I was saddened to read the passing of your father. I hope that he did not suffer and he rests in peace. Take good care of yourselves. Cynthia Starzyk, SLP

John Karalekas

May 17, 2017

Dear Toni and family,

I was deeply saddened to hear about Chuck's death. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a joyful person and had the ability to make everyone he came in contact with to feel joyful as well. He will be greatly missed.

Wayne and Janet Hall

May 17, 2017

Toni,Steven,Nick and Mariah

Our deepest sympathy..
He was one of the good guys. A wonderful friend to us all those many years. Kind helpful and easy to talk to, with a good sense of humor. He was always there when you needed him. A very special person in our lives. The best husband,father and grandfather you could ever ask for. It will be hard to imagine life without him. We will miss him always. May we meet again someday in the presence of God.

Wayne and Janet

May 17, 2017

Toni,
I share your sorrow with my deepest sympathy,
In Christ,
Meri Kassanos

Bob White

May 17, 2017

Steve and Nick, I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family during this time.

Arlene and Armand Rea

May 17, 2017

DearToni, Steven, Nick and Mariah, Chris and Sue,
We offer our deepest condolences to you. Chuck was a very special person who always brought joy to others. He will be missed by those who had the privilege to know him. We will remember his smile, his brilliant witticisms, and his kindness. May he rest in peace knowing he was loved by so many.

Peter Koutroubas

May 17, 2017

Dear Toni Steven, Nick and Miriah, and Christo and Sue so so sorry to hear about the passing of good ol cousin Chuck. I will remember him as always happy and pleasant to talk with. We will all miss him may he rest in peace and may his memory be eternal. With deep condolences cousin Pete and family

Angie and Jim Gouzounis

May 16, 2017

Our deepest sympathy with the passing of Chuck. He was a kind and gentle man, and he always had a smile on his face. May his memory ge eternal.

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