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Charles DesRosier Obituary

Charles W. DesRosier, 57, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on September 18, 2017 in Roseville, CA after a hard fought battle with cancer. He is survived by wife Rhonda, daughter Danielle, father Clinton, sister Elizabeth, and brother Leonard. He was preceded in death by mother Elizabeth and brother Thomas. He was born June 12, 1960 at Otis Air Force Base, and has lived in California since childhood. CEO of Cellular Phone Installations, Inc. for the past 24 years, Charlie had great success in operating Cellular Showcase, One Stop Truck Shop, and Xcessories Plus. He later turned his efforts to include commercial real estate. Charlie was always a generous and giving man, providing his family and friends with invaluable lifetime memories. He was a simple man with a love for working outside, morning walks, and fixing anything and everything. Charlie was a lifelong devout Sacramento Kings and San Francisco 49ers fan. He leaves this world a better place and all who knew him as better people.

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Published by The Sacramento Bee on Oct. 1, 2017.

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Joey Mitchell

September 25, 2019

I still can't believe Charlie is gone. It's been two years and yet, every time I pass his former corner location at Madison and Auburn, or his TruckStop stores, memories of his smile and genuine laugh come flooding back. We miss you Charlie. Your spirit will live forever in our hearts. RIP dear friend.

Rhonda & Mike Carlton

October 3, 2017

Rhonda,Danielle & Family,
We have had you in our thoughts and prayers.

Joey Mitchell

October 1, 2017

I was totally shocked to read in this mornings paper of Charlies passing. I had no idea he's been gone since the 18th. Charlie was so kind and generous to me through the years. We met while he was working for Filco and our friendship blossomed when he started his own business and set me up as his advertising agency. His gentle manner and great business sense, made his mentoring of my business something I will cherish forever. Rest in peace my good friend. I will always remember you fondly and with great respect and admiration.

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