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Charles Gavitt Obituary
Kyoshi Chick Gavitt was a 30 year veteran of the martial arts and the founder of Ichiban Karate and Kickboxing Studio in Wakefield, R.I. since it opened in 1991. He held a 7th degree Black Belt in Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Shidokan, a 3rd degree Black Belt in Shorin-Ryu Shorinkan, and a 3rd degree Black Belt in Okinawan Weapons. Kyoshi Gavitt was named RI Director of Shorin-Ryu Shidokan in June 1993. Gavitt was awarded his 7th Degree and Kyoshi title in April 2007. In September 2004, Kyoshi Gavitt was named RI Faculty Member of the National School Support Network (NSSN), a branch of the National Association of Professional Martial Arts (NAPMA). He was one of only 200 Budokon Instructors in the world. Kyoshi Gavitt was also a certified Boot Camp Instructor, Cardio Kickboxing Instructor, TRX certified trainer, Level 1 Muay Thai Teacher, and a Level 2 MMA Fitness Trainer.
Chick was also very active in the community. In August 2006, Chick received a Gubernatorial Citation from Rhode Island Governor Donald Carcieri for his work in the community. He was part of the South Kingstown Cares organization as well as President of the Wakefield Downtown Merchants Association. Because of this kind of involvement, the Ichiban community has always been active in local events. The family would like to thank all of the friends for their overwhelming love and support as they helped Chick and his family during the past two years. The outpouring of support was unparalleled.
Chick is survived by his life companion, Victoria Lynn Bartlett, and their children, Elloise Grace Gavitt, 3, and Jaxson Charles Gavitt, 1. He also leaves his sister, Marlo Joan Logan, her husband, David Badger Logan, and Chick's nephew, Aiden Charles Logan,11, all of Arlington, Va.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday in Christ the King Church, 180 Old North Road, Kingston, R.I. Visiting hours are at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield , R.I., Thursday, 3 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the Karate Instruction Assistance Initiative (KIAI), PO Box 274, Wakefield, RI 02880. For guest book and condolences, averystortifuneralhome.com.
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Elloise Gavitt
February 29, 2024
Happy early birthday dad I miss you.
Ron Patton
April 29, 2023
Miss ya Buddy
Oscar Chapman
May 1, 2020
Chick, hard to believe we lost you 5 years ago, it seems like only yesterday. There's no understanding why such a talented, friendly, outgoing, personable, giving person like yourself is taken from us at such a young age?!? You left such a hole in all of our lives that will never be filled. I'm sure your at a better place instructing others how to be better people and training them in Shorin-Ryu Shidokan. Till we meet again my brother, my thoughts and prayers are with you always......
Katie Lowell
April 29, 2019
Kyoshi, I think of you often. We are so grateful to this day for our karate experiences & skills. You were patient& kind to our family and we learned well from you and the dojo. You are missed and left an incredible legacy for your wife & children and all those who respected and loved you.
Happy Birthday May 3rd.
Katie Lowell
May 24, 2015
My sincerest condolences to the Gavitt Family. May the God of all comfort (Psalms 83:18) help you during this difficult time.
M,,l
May 19, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
May 13, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Dennis Linda Josh Jalbert
May 9, 2015
A great loss to all.So sad no words to say.Our son went to Ichiban many years ago.
Terry MacDougall
May 9, 2015
Chick was a sensitive and kind person. A truly great guy. My sympathy to his parents and siblings. He will be missed.
Terry MacDougall
May 9, 2015
Chick was a sensitive and kind person. A truly great guy. My sympathy to his parents and siblings. He will be missed.
Oscar Chapman
May 8, 2015
Chick you have always been a member of our family. I've missed not seeing you in recent years because of our busy schedules but you've always been in my thoughts and prayers and you always will be. You've always been more than a friend, you've been a brother, and my heart aches at your loss. Till we meet again my brother, I will never forget you....
Michele Lastes
May 7, 2015
Chick was a very special person. People who knew him loved him , we will miss you old friend.
Frank & Mary Bliven
May 7, 2015
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
john brown
May 7, 2015
sorry to hear of his passing, he was a good friend, a great teacher- an example for us all, may his legacy live on, god bless
The Lowell family
May 7, 2015
Kyoshi, we are honored to have known you. Thank you for the discipline you instilled, the love of karate, your dojo that welcomed our family in and touched our hearts when we had to move(to Japan!)
In Japanese, matane(mah-tah-neh), rather "see you later" is easier to say than goodbye... Matane Kyoshi...we'll see you again.
Linda McKown
May 6, 2015
Chickie was a happy child full of sunshine and song. He was the composer of our family song The Magic Garden which I sang to my children and now to my grandchildren. My sister Dottie and our mother Memae Gillard were so proud of their boy! We send our sympathy, love and prayers to Victoria, his children and Marlo. Love, Auntie Linda , Trina, Andrea Nicole and families. God rest Chickies soul.
SUzy kuperschmidt
May 6, 2015
Marlo and family, I never got to meet Chick, but always remember you talking about him. I can't imagine your heartache at this time. Please know I am thinking of you and sending lots of love.
Peter & Christy Dolat Bartlett
May 6, 2015
We are so sorry that you have lost Chick. He tried to stay with you as long as he could. Our hearts go out to your whole family.
Bethany Boyce
May 6, 2015
Some people come into our lives, make footprints on our hearts, and then we are never the same. You were truly a gift and will be missed by all.
George Gradilone
May 6, 2015
Chick, your life here was a large one at that. My love and sympathies to your family. To you I say, until we meet again.
Julie Babbitt
May 6, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Gayle Perri-Brouillard
May 6, 2015
What a great loss for so many people... Chick..you will always be remembered and your legacy will live on..you have touched many lives and you didn't travel far from home, but you sure changed the world around you.
May 6, 2015
Heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Heather Cappuccio
Joe Serra
May 6, 2015
Chick, as I see from all of the comments online, you have touched many lives here. You have gone a long way from westerly even if not physically. I know that you are teaching karate in heaven and with your parents, but just know that you are missed here. I hope to see you again someday. Peace my friend
Diane B
May 6, 2015
Love
May 5, 2015
Chick was such a giant, but had a kind soul. My daughter had her birthday party at the studio, and Chick came by with a dozen roses. He was so thoughtful and kind. We will never forget him. Rip. The Cronin Family
Ron Patton
May 5, 2015
Words can not describe this great lose of a great man and just plain "good guy"
May 5, 2015
Words cannot adequately express my feelings. Chick touched the lives of so many people in his short time here and I consider myself and my family very blessed to have been able to be a part of his life. May God watch over his family and keep them strong. Remember there are a lot of people who will always be there for you.
Donna Schroth Sieczkiewicz
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