Manuel Charamba Obituary – On April 3, 2024, at the age of 83, passed away without any discomfort. Aurelia Charamba’s cherished spouse and companion. Beloved father to Jacinta Colasanti (Chris Newman), Frank Charamba, and Lucy Martinho (Jim), in addition to Frank Charamba. Team Vavo of Matthew Martinho (also known as Ashley), Chelsea Penner (also known as Dave), Tyler Charamba (also known as Alissa Forbes), Vanessa Colasanti (also known as Derrick Epp), Hailey Lapointe (also known as Victor), Andrew Colasanti (also known as Robie-Lynn Jackson), Amber Martinho (also known as Austin Kaspardlov), and Mariaha DiMenna (also known as Adrian).
Vavo, the cherished great-grandfather of Aliyah, Quinton, River, Sophia, Dallas, Roman, Maycee, Denver, Delilah, and Julia, is still alive and well. Beloved brother of Irene Cabral, who was married to Joao Cabral, Luziar Charamba, who was married to Conceicoa, and Eduardo Charamba, who was married to Maria. Etelvina and Antonio Furtado’s brother-in-law to be more specific. There are a great number of Godchildren, nieces, and nephews who will miss him. A stalwart advocate for Wheatley’s Portuguese population, Manuel was a tireless advocate.
He was a devoted follower of soccer. Manuel had a passion for both the music of Portugal and the production of wine. In addition, he was a devotee of boxing and the Montreal Canadiens’ hockey team. Manuel exemplified the concept of entrepreneurship in every aspect of his life, from his work as a commercial fisherman to his establishment as a restaurant. His memory will live on in our hearts forever. “Sempre a frente.” “Always move forward.”
The Reid Funeral Home, located at 14 Russell Street in Leamington, will be open for visitation on Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 1 to 4 and from 6 to 8 o’clock in the evening. On Monday, April 8, 2024, visitation will also take place at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Church in Wheatley beginning at 9:30 a.m. and continuing until the Mass of the Resurrection begins at 10:30 a.m. Interment will take place in Erie Memorial Gardens.