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CHARLES R. BENNETT, JR
Passed away on 4/7/2010 – Chuck was transferred to the University of San Francisco with congestive heart failure and suffered a heart attack while waiting for a heart transplant. Chuck was born 10/22/1951 in Williamsport, PA and grew up in Carpentersville, IL. He has been residing in Escalon, CA where he, his wife and step-son own an Almond Ranch for the past 10 years. Chuck has been working the past 20 years for the State of California in the Food Services department for the State Prison System. He was a 1969 graduate of Dundee High School. Chuck was also a veteran of the Viet Nam War era. Chuck was the oldest child of Charles “Dick” and Ann Bennett. He is survived by his wife, Mariana Bennett, his step-son, Eric Mendes, two grandchildren Kate and Jack, His sister, Debra (Steven) Rice of San Jose, CA and his brother, Marc (Kathy) Bennett of Salida, CA. He was laid to rest on Saturday 4/17/2010, in Oak Lawn Memorial Park in Oakdale, CA. next to his parents and grandparents. Chuck loved the Cubbies, Bears and Bulls and loved to golf.
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Bob Gliniecki
It is with great sadness that I am passing on some information that I received about one of our classmates and close personal friend, Chuck Bennett. Chuck passed away last week from heart failure. Chuck had long suffered with heart conditions and it finally caught up with him. Chuck was one of my childhood friends that I grew up with. We first met in the summer of 1959 and remained friends throughout our lives. We experienced and shared many an adventure (or misadventure depending on your point of view), from grade school, through high school, and beyond (let’s not forget about Floyds Restaurant). We also spent many an hour laughing and reminiscing about them as we grew older.
When Chuck’s brother Marc called me with the news about Chuck he passed on a parting story. When Chuck was in the hospital waiting for a chance at a new heart he told Marc that he did not like the idea of someone having to die in order for him to have a chance to live. I guess God and Chuck chose.
I for one will miss him. Take care my friend.
Bob Gliniecki
Robert Whitehouse
This is unbelievable and tragic news. Using this great tool (our site) in November and December Chuck and I went back and forth with memories of some crazy times we spent together from high school through college years and as roommates in 1973-1974, including being best man in my wedding. He mentioned that he had some health issues but was doing well. He never complained about what was obviously a serious situation. Charlie, rest in peace my crazy friend!
Whitey