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Charles Wanzo Obituary
November 9, 1948-January 12, 2013
Resident of Oakland, CA
Loving son, husband, father of 4, grandfather of 4, brother of 10 (preceded in death by Father and 1 Brother, 1 Grand Daughter). He was an Assistant Pastor to Prayer Temple Holiness Church and worked in retail services for over 40 years.
Visitation and words of expression, Thursday, January 17, 5-8:00 PM, C.P. Bannon Mortuary, 6800 International Blvd., Oakland, CA. Funeral Service Friday, January 18, 11 AM, St. Benedict's Church, 2245 82nd Ave., Oakland, CA.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Wanzo
Atoya
January 9, 2023
It has been 10 long years since you left us uncle Charles!! Warriors won championships something you always wanted to see!! "I miss my uncle Charles yall" EVERY TIME I hear that song I can not help but cry!!
Felicia Wanzo Bryant
January 16, 2014
A year has passed and it feels like yesterday, the only comfort in all of this is that you are now in Heaven and that you left us with so much love that we will always feel your presesence no matter where we go.
Michelle Sledge
January 25, 2013
My Dear Cousin Charles I will miss you and thank you for all the Loving Memories we've had thru the years. Most recently my visit to Calif this Christmas; your beautiful smile shall always be remembered. To your family All of Gods' Blessings.
Love ,Your Cousin Michelle
Lynette Pola
January 20, 2013
Uncle Charles, I have so many wonderful memories of you from when I was kid. I know I didn't see you as much as I should have in the the last few years, and I am sorry for that. Thank you for being the greatest uncle ever and taking on the role of being the positive male role model in the life of your nieces and nephews. I love you! And will miss you deeply until the day I see you again. Say hi to My Dad and Daniel. Love Lynette
JOANN ALLEN
January 19, 2013
LET ME GIVE EVERYBODY MY NEW ADDRESS: CHARLES R. WANZO 777 HALLELEJAH COURT GOD'S KINGDOM, HEAVEN P.S. I DON'T HAVE A TELEPHONE NUMBER YET SO WHEN YOU WANT TO TALK, JUST CALL GOD AND ASK FOR ME. IF YOU DON'T HAVE HIS NUMBER, HE IS LISTED ON EVERY PAGE OF THE "BIBLE" THIS IS FOR PASTOR CHARLES WANZO-WE GONNA MISS U WITH THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE U SMILE ALL THE TIME AND I KNOW U ARE GOING TO BE A GREAT RAY OF SUNSHINE WALKING AROUND HEAVEN ALL DAY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!MAY GOD COMFORT YOUR WIFE,CHILDREN, GRAND-CHILDREN, MOTHER, SISTER AND BROTHERS AND ALL OTHER FAMILY AND FRIENDS
SIS. BERNETTA LLOYD
January 19, 2013
GOD BLESS THE WANZO FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS AND COMFORT YOU AT THIS TIME
SIS. JOYCE THOMAS
January 19, 2013
THE WANZO FAMILY HAVE MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO OUR BELOVED BROTHER PASTOR CHARLES WANZO WHO WILL BE TRULY MISSED BY OUR CHURCH FAMILY-ST JAMES HOLINESS TEMPLE. MAY U R.I.P FROM SISTER JOYCE THOMAS, BRO KEITH BROWN, SIS MARY SMITH & FAMILY, SIS CHERYL LANGFORD & FAMILY "GOD BLESS THE FAMILY"
LARRY ALLEN
January 18, 2013
MAY GOD COMFORT THE WANZO FAMILY DURING THIS TIME OF BEREAVEMENT. GOD BLESS
Sheila Lee
January 18, 2013
To Ofelia and the Wanzso Family may you find peace and joy knowing that Charles' spirit will forever be present in your lives. His Homegoing was evident of God's Love his love of Family,Friends and Life. RIP
Emily Morgan
January 18, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Gloria Williams
January 18, 2013
Wanzo Family. Sorry to hear of your lost. I know what you are feeling at this time. I just lost my husband less than two years ago. I pray for your family and hope your strength as a family will get you though this. Your friend
jacqui morgan
January 18, 2013
pastor charles was truly a blessing in my life. im forever greatful that he took the time to encourage me to trust GOd,in all things. his smile every sunday gave me hope. sending love and prayers to the family from. jacqui,shacori,jeson,tahj and jevyn.
JOANN BROWN ALLEN
January 18, 2013
THE WANZO FAMILY HAVE MY CONDOLENCES TO THE LOSS OF THEIR LOVE ONE. R.I.P PASTOR CHARLES WANZO
Letitia McDowell
January 17, 2013
Cousin Charles you will be truly missed. I will miss you driving by my house to speak and smile when you saw me. I will miss seeing you at the Warriors game and you would make sure my daughter and I was ok and hugged us. To my cousins Raquel, David, Ben and Felicia and the rest of the Wanzo family I love you and thank you for sharing him with me.
Rainey Mills
January 17, 2013
Blessings to the Wanzo family, charles is with his father and is at peace, my love and sympathy to you all be strong and peace be upon you.
January 17, 2013
RIP My Brother from another Mother, You have always been close to me as a big brother, because that's the way our Family was back in the day. I will miss you just as if you were my Brother, from my Mother. I Love You Charles and will see you later in our New Neighborhood. Keep the Porch Light On. Love you Jesse Bernard Tillman
Charles and Pat circa 1975
Patricia Wanzo
January 17, 2013
Andi D.
January 17, 2013
Rest in peace charles. My prayers to the Wanzo family. He was such a nice man.
Danna Knox
January 17, 2013
Charles was truly one of the kindest gentleman I have ever been blessed to have known. His smile always brightened my day. I thank God I was lucky to have worked with such a beautiful soul. My prayers go out to all of his family and friends.
God Bless you Charles !
Tenisha
January 17, 2013
It breaks my heart to know that Assistant Pastor Wanzo is no longer with us. He genuinely cared about my relationship with God. May God bless the Wanzo and the church family. You are in my prayers....
Myrtle Gabriel
January 17, 2013
To the Wanzo family: Your faith in God will sustain you.
Teresa Hinton
January 17, 2013
Dear David, Raquel, Felicia, Ben and family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are truly in my thoughts and prayers. I pray in the name of Jesus for peace and strenghth for all of you. All my love. Teresa Hinton (Philadelphia)
Andrew Gordon
January 17, 2013
From someone who live next door love you always. God will show the light with his love.
Windy Shotlow
January 16, 2013
Charles Wanzo, a man after God's heart. Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints.
My prayers are with the Wanzo family during this time of great loss.
Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Love you
Jackson Family
January 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wanzo family during this time of need. May Mr. Wanzo rest in eternal peace.
Jerry Dunn Sr.
January 16, 2013
You left us way to soon. RHIP my friend.
Shari Hamilton
January 16, 2013
What a wonderful blessing to all who have enjoyed God's gift of father, son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, friend, co-worker, and gym-bud in the person of Charles Wanzo. Hugs and happiness to Yolanda, and Audrey, and Johnette, and Tania, and Portia, and the entire Wanzo family, both immediate and extended. May God keep you in his care.
Elder Phillip Taylor
January 16, 2013
What though the radiance
which was once so bright
Be now for ever taken from my sight,
Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendour in the grass,
of glory in the flower,
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind;
In the primal sympathy
Which having been must ever be;
In the soothing thoughts that spring
Out of human suffering;
In the faith that looks through death,
In years that bring the philosophic mind.
Now cracks a noble heart. Good night, sweet prince,
And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest!"
REV.CHARLES THOMPSON
January 16, 2013
When Peace like a river attenedeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll,
It is well, it is well, with my soul
In Humble submission to the will of God, God saw saw the road was getting rough and the hills hard to climb, so he closed your loving eyes, and whispered, Peace be thine, Peacefully closed your eyes on this side of earth in your final transition
January 16, 2013
travis poston fremont highschool class of 1966
Jack Holleman
January 16, 2013
Bless you Charles for 30 years of joyful play at the YMCA.
Jim Meeks, Sr.
January 16, 2013
Well done my friend. You fought the good fight and now you will receive your eternal reward. Rest and soon those of us in Christ will meet you again when our lord returns and calls us home to heaven. To the family, there is no sorry on earth that heaven cannot heal. Meeks family.
Cheryl Tatmon-Brown
January 16, 2013
Charles you will truly be missed by all of your extended family member at the Downtown Oakland YMCA
January 16, 2013
travis poston fremont highschool class of 1966
Phillip Taylor
January 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Wanzo family and the extended Prayer Temple congregation.
Our Prayer For You…
May God continually bless you and keep you and your family;
May His face continually shine upon you,
May you always feel His presence so near,
May His joy, peace and love continually overflow in your life,
May His character radiate from your life,
May your life always be a blessing to those around you.
May God lift His countenance upon you;
May His favor always surround you,
May His grace always be evident in your life,
May your life always be a testimony unto others.
May God give you peace;
Lorita Rogers-Price & Family
January 16, 2013
Charles, your smile is one surely to be remembered and missed!
Drs. Graylin Stargell
January 16, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Felicia and the Wanzo family both nuclear and extended. Yvonne and I were privileged to have met Mr. Wanzo a true gentlemen. Through all the tears ,you can find comfort knowing that he was a child of the King and now rest from his labor.
Mike & Jerry Dryden
January 16, 2013
Many fond memories of good times with Charles and his great family. We will miss his infectious smile, laughter, and good nature. The Lord is happy to have you as a resident. Rest in peace, friend.
Atoya Jenkins
January 16, 2013
Uncle Charles I love you and miss you so much. You were one of the few men I looked up to. You have a special place in my heart
Maria Cortez
January 16, 2013
Uncle Charles For you were my hero
Forever and a day
You will always remain that hero
Till I meet you again some day
The Lawrence Family
January 16, 2013
Charles had a spirit that will truley be missed and remembered. Our hearts and prayers go out your family.
Cindy Mcdaniel
January 16, 2013
Rip!
Cindy Mcdaniel
January 16, 2013
Charles will be missed by all his friends at Frito-Lay. Very sorry to his family for there loss, he was a great man. Rip! Cindy
Natasha Patterson
January 16, 2013
What a wonderful example of a father, husband, son and friend! We will miss you so much! Love always Tasha, Teresa, Khari and the rest of our family, Philadelphia, PA
Roz Wanzo
January 16, 2013
Uncle Charles was a beacon of light and love in our family. His passing is a great loss. But I am forever grateful to love and have been loved by him. I will remember his infectious smile and beautiful spirit always. Eternally...
C.P. Bannon Mortuary
January 16, 2013
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