Charles Sam Ramirez Obituary in Fremont at Fremont Memorial Chapel

Charles Sam Ramirez

1/21/1935 - 5/23/2016

Obituary For Charles Sam Ramirez

A life long resident of Union City, California, Sam was peacefully called home on May 23rd, 2016 in the evening.

Sam was born on January 21st, 1935 to the late Carlos J. and Consuelo Ramirez at Highland Hospital in Oakland, California. He was raised in the Decoto area of Union City. He was educated at Decoto Elementary School, and Washington High School (Class of 1954). Although Sam did not graduate with his class, that did not stop this vibrant young man, from being the breadwinner of his family; obtaining various jobs, which included working in the fields, picking fruits and vegetables, selling wood from a wagon and finally finding his niche in construction.

In his younger days, Sam Ramirez enjoyed playing baseball and traveling with the team to various locations including Yosemite and San Quentin. During this time, Sam had a good friend John Fletcher, who had a younger foxy sister named Anita, who caught his eye or maybe she caught him! Depends on whose telling this love story. They started dating; turning that spark into a flame, and married after Anita graduated high school.

They started a beautiful family, with a cute baby girl named Yolanda, and then six years later a healthy bouncing baby boy named Sammy.

Enjoying his life to the fullest, Sam still had a passion for baseball, which spanned his whole life. He devoted his time and energy to coaching in the Union City Little League with John Samarron, Jack Chandler, and Fred Vizcarra; where lifetime friendships began.

Sam knew the importance of education, so he made the decision to go back to night school, whilst splitting his time raising a family, working, and coaching. He graduated in June of 1969 from James Logan High School with his high school diploma.

Along with his devotion for his wife and family, and his passion for baseball, Sam’s mistress was his appreciation for Classic Cars. A bond he shared with his beloved son Sammy.

Sam leaves to cherish his memory, a devoted wife, Anita Ramirez; his lovely daughters: Yolanda Ramirez, and Anita Rivera-Young; new son-in-law, Vonte’ Young; brothers: Jesus Ramirez, and Pete Ramirez; and sisters: Lucy Medrano, Betty Hitchcock, and Vera Ortiz.

He was preceded in death by his cherished son, Sammy David Ramirez; parents: Carlos J. and Consuelo Ramirez; brothers: Ralph Duran, Rudy Duran, Robert Duran, and Daniel Ramirez; and sisters: Rachel Garcia, Stella Rodriguez, and Virginia Cervantes.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31st, from 5-8pm with a Vigil at 6:30pm at Fremont Memorial Chapel, 3723 Peralta Blvd., Fremont, CA 94536. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, June 1st, 10:30am at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 703 C St., Union City, CA 94587. Burial will follow at Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park in Hayward, CA.

Services

TBD

Cemetery

Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park 32992 Mission Boulevard Hayward, CA 94544 Get Directions »

31 May

Visitation

05:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Boulevard Fremont, CA 94536 Get Directions »

31 May

Vigil

06:30 PM

Fremont Memorial Chapel 3723 Peralta Boulevard Fremont, CA 94536 Get Directions »

1 Jun

Funeral Mass

10:30 AM

Our Lady of the Rosary Church 703 C Street Union City, CA 94587 Get Directions »

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10/01/2021

Susanna Hnilo

Yolanda, we wish you and your family God's peace and comfort during this sad time.
10/01/2021

Ruben Flores

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10/01/2021

Flo Chandler

Being friends with Sam and his wonderful family has been one of my life's greatest privileges, leaving memories that will live in my heart forever. I will miss you. Rest in peace dear friend, until we meet again. May our Lord place his comforting arms around Anita and daughters Yolanda and Anita. Jack & Flo Chandler
10/01/2021

Rita Mijares

Sending our condolences to the Ramirez Family. You will be missed Sam Ramirez he was always the first one to attend a car show you can always depend on Sam to show up.
10/01/2021

Armando Espino

Our condolences to the Ramirez family. My wife Rose and I have so much love and respect for Sam. We would see him at many car functions, he was a true gentleman and friend. May he rest in peace. Armando Espino.
10/01/2021

Kenita Garcia Ferguson

Lit a candle in memory of Charles Sam Ramirez
10/01/2021

Jayne Springer

Yolanda...my sincere sympathy on the loss of your father. (Jayne at Olivet.)
10/01/2021

Susanna Hnilo

Lit a candle in memory of Charles Sam Ramirez
10/01/2021

Robin Chandler Beck

Sam and Anita are long time friends to the Chandler family. Our parents became good friends and we spent hours together playing Little League and CYO Basketball. Then after that over to each other's home for dinner and a few drinks at the bar. If we weren't at each others house we were at Gay Ninety's Pizza parlor. Sam was always around to help out with any handyman work you needed done and was a good friend with a good heart. He will be missed by so many loved ones left here without him. I know he is with his son Sammy now and I'm sure he's seen my Mom. God rest your soul Sam we will miss you..

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