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Charles Gavrilis Obituary
August 8, 1939 - December 1, 2014
Resident of San Leandro
Charles P. Gavrilis of San Leandro fell asleep on Monday Dec. 1, 2014 and is now in God's loving care. He was 75 and was also known as Charlie or Chuck. He was born in Oakland CA and grew up in Berkeley, eventually making his home in San Leandro. Charlie was a very active Sea Scout in his teens, and later proudly served in the Navy aboard the USS Ponchatoula.
His first job was at a typewriter shop across from his father's restaurant. He thrived there and eventually took a job at IBM. He later went to RCA working on airport computer systems.
Charlie was a proud member of the NRA, E Clampus Vitus (ECV) and Ligure Club of Oakland. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents John & Julia Gavrilis and his brother Byron Gavrilis. He is survived by his sister Mary Cocoles (Stamus), his brother John Gavrilis, his sister Elaine Hodges (Ron), and his sister-in-law Mary Gavrilis (Byron). Trisagion service 7:00pm (viewing 6:00pm) Thursday 12/4/2014 at Resurrection Greek Orthodox Church at 20104 Center St. Castro Valley, CA 94546. Funeral service Friday 12/5/2014 at 11:00am at same location. Interment Tuesday 12/9/2014 at 2:00pm at the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery, Dixon, CA. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Resurrection Church or Soldier's Angels PTSD. For further information please call Harry W. Greer, Funeral Director (FDR-745)
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Felshaw King
July 20, 2021
I was aboard the Ponchatoula with him. A few years ago somehow we exchanged a few e-mails about our shipboard experiences. I was looking for an address and saw his e-mail. Of course my e-mail came back "undeliverable." Sorry to hear of his passing.
Olden Henson
April 5, 2020
I did not know of Chuck's passing. I worked with him at GE and he taught me more than anyone in my professional life. I am saddened by his passing, but he has earned his rest with the Lord. RIP Chuck,until we meet again.
Steven (Rocky) Vario
July 27, 2015
I'm very sorry to read Chuck's obituary. I'm sure that I speak for the crew of the Sea Scout Ship Oakland when I say that we are all saddened to hear of his passing. Chuck joined the Oakland and served as Personnel Training Officer in the early 60's. He, along with the other leadership, helped to make our crew "ship shape". You'll find a picture of him with some of the crew at the 1964 Old Salts Regatta receiving the "Old Salts Wheel" which was awarded to the unit that won 1st place overall. The website is:
www.sfbac-history.org/SFBAC-SeaScouts
Thanks for the memories.
December 3, 2014
Dear Mary, Stamus, Ted, John & Family
A sad loss for your family. Although such difficult times are painful, we hope the good Lord will help comfort you in your distress. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Agape - Bill and Stephanie Noryko
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