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.

Charles Sam Ramirez

January 21, 1935 - May 23, 2016