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1948
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2022
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Charles Tamburello Obituary
May 26, 1948 - November 27, 2022
Kennewick, Washington - It is with great sadness that the family of Charles Robert Tamburello, aka "Chuck," announces the last day of his battle with stage IV, metastatic colon cancer and final departure to his Heavenly home on November 27, 2022. He fought cancer like he lived life: with a daily concentration on loving others, humor, courage, dignity, determination, selfless servitude, and with everything he had. He was a simple and valiant man that loved and lived every day to the fullest; a life full of love, adventure, and service to his family, country, community, church, and friends. He will be lovingly remembered and greatly missed by everyone that knew him.
He was a Christian man with a quiet faith. The way he loved people was an out flowing of his devotion. He did not preach sermons with words quoted from the Bible. He had a firm understanding of what was important-he put God first in everything and loved others above himself. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.
Chuck was preceded in death by his parents Sylvester and Helen, sister Loretta, and daughter Carissa Anne. He is survived by his wife Roxanne, children Lisa, Melissa, Tyler, and Jessica, brothers Pete, Richard, and Rod, eleven grandchildren, many nephews and nieces.
A graveside military tribute to honor his Army infantry service in Vietnam will be held on December 21, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens in the devotion section in Richland, WA followed by a Celebration of Life at Crossview Community Church in Kennewick at 3:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers please consider a nursery gift certificate to landscape Chuck's dream home or pay it forward to someone in need, in honor of Chuck's giving heart.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Tamburello
Sally Luebben
November 7, 2023
Chuck was a kind man with a gentle strength, a ready smile and great sense of humor. He had a true servant 's heart. The world is a sorrier place without him.
Cindi Evens
November 4, 2023
What a special man Chuck was! His sense of fun showed in his teasing ways and sparkling eyes. He loved all kids and animals, but not as much as he loved his own family I have heard he had a temper, but it never showed itself to me in all the years I knew Chuck! He would drop everything to help anyone, and saw where help was needed. His love for serving his Lord wad also evident. The world would be a much nicer place if more people were more like this wonderful man. He is missed!
Rod and Sherrie
November 4, 2023
It´s hard to say just what Chuck meant to us. We miss him everyday.
Connie McElrath
December 21, 2022
It is with such a heavy heart to hear of this news. We from Good Oman Insurance wish peace and comfort during this extremely sad time, but being the man of God that he was, we can rejoice that he is now with our heavenly father.
Christy
December 6, 2022
Uncle Chuck always had a smile. He saw you coming and his face would light up with a genuine smile. RIP
Charlie & Dianne Creed
December 5, 2022
Our deepest heart felt condolences to the entire family. Many fond years of memories were made with Chuck.
Vicki Ciha
December 4, 2022
Thinking and praying for you Roxanne and your family. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I think Chuck is having a Coke with Jim in heaven.
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