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Charles Getto Obituary
November 28, 1950 - November 1, 2020
Kansas City, Kansas - Charles Anthony Getto, 69 of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 surrounded by family. Charles was a civil litigation defense attorney for 40 years at MVP Law. He is survived by his wife Carol Getto; his son Joseph Getto of Shawnee; his son James Getto and fiancée Kristen Korona, of Overland Park; his daughter Elizabeth (Getto) Sobek, and husband, Elliott Sobek, of Overland Park; his brother, Paul Getto of Niceville, Florida; and his sister Jane Getto of Lawrence, Kansas. His parents, Dr. Paul and Winnifred Getto, preceded him in death. A private service will be held Monday, November 9th at 10:30 am at Holy Trinity Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Saint James Academy High School in Lenexa. Arr: Signature Funerals 816-214-5174
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Wes S.
April 11, 2025
My old friend. It is so sad that he has died. I will not forget the high times we had back in Lawrence.
Tom Fritzlen
March 29, 2021
I just learned of Charlie's passing and wanted to express my condolences. We had several cases together in the early part of my career, and Charlie was always a gentleman and truly professional.
Allan Brain
November 16, 2020
Long time friend since grade school and fellow music lover and also a talented musician. I knew his parents and know his siblings well and also his son Joe. It was always a pleasure to see him when I went back to Lawrence and go out for sushi. I had hoped to meet up at Santa Fe Opera sometime.
Bradley Anderson
November 12, 2020
My deepest condolences to Charlie's family. I had the chance to work with Charlie some years ago as a young attorney. Charlie handled himself with class, was witty and fun to work with despite the difficult case we found ourselves embroiled in. Proud to have spent some time with Charlie, he was a credit to the Kansas City area bar. I can't help but feel that the impression Charlie made on me in our limited time working together is a testament to his class and character.
Jane Regan
November 8, 2020
Carol, Joe, Jim and Liz,
Most of my getting to know Charles was through Jim, the consummate storyteller. Through Jim's stories about "Chaz" we learned about salmon, exercise, the opera and Woodstock, just to name a few. There is, however, one story about Charles that has stayed with me over the years. After church one Sunday, Charles was helping the Boy Scouts in one of their many endeavors. I stopped at the Boy Scout table to say hello and casually mentioned that I had been at a party with Bev McAnany. The look on Charles' face was priceless, or better yet, confusion. He knew I was from KCK, but what would I be doing at a party with one of the early partners of MVP? Just didn't add up (I was Eddie's mom, after all.) He kind of stumbled over his words as he tried to make some sense in what I said. I then came clean and said it was a first communion party and I was a family friend of Bev's sister Zoe. Charles concluded that KCK people somehow know everyone.
Carol, our family is truly blessed to have known Charles. We always had great respect for him and will always remember his kindness and generosity. I am so very sorry for his untimely passing. May you find comfort and peace knowing you and your family are in the hearts and prayers of so many.
Robert Benham
November 6, 2020
Charles was a gentleman, steeped in the practice of law, a skilled trial lawyer, my partner and friend.
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