Obituary of Charles Mark Bondarchuk
Charles Mark Bondarchuk was born on August 1, 1951 in Detroit, Michigan. He was one of five children born from the union of the late Philip and Tommie Lee (Pitts) Bondarchuk. During his younger years, Charles played baseball and ran track for Seitz Junior High School in Riverview, Michigan. He later would graduate from Riverview High School.
Charles attended college in Sault Ste. Marie, working hard to obtain his Associates Degree. He then spent four years as a Lab Tech employed by Great Lakes Steel until his retirement in 1974.
Watching the original Star Trek movie never got old for Charles. He loved sports but he really enjoyed music and listening to his favorite songs: “Howard Christman’s Older" by Collectors and “Mull of Kintyre” by Paul McCartney and WINGS. His love for music was often heard from his favorite artists: The Beatles, Donavan Leitch, The Moody Blues, Pink Floyd, and the Bee Gees. Throughout the years, he had a lot of fun attending numerous concerts with his brother.
Charles was a kind, generous, and merciful man. He was willing to lend a hand to anybody in need. He wasn’t one to judge and was always quick to understand.
Charles Mark Bondarchuk, age 69, of Monroe passed away unexpectedly on Friday; May 21, 2021 at his home in Monroe, Michigan. In addition to his parents his passing was preceded by a sister: Lana Sanfilippo.
To cherish his memory, Charles, leaves a sister: Shirley (Carl) Hamilton of Cookeville, Tennessee; two brothers: Philip Bondarchuck Sr. and John Schneider; a brother-in-law: Bob Sanfilippo; nieces and nephews: Bobby Sanfilippo, Rhonda Cortay, Tony Sanfilippo, Debbie Martin, Eddie Martin, Tammy Hamilton, Philip Bernard Bondarchuk Jr., Thomas Keith Bondarchuk, Joshua Mark Bondarchuk, Ana R. Bondarchuk, Arwen Bonita Bondarchuk, and Jada Aressa Cervantes; cousin: Tommy Mullens; numerous friends, including: Jim Dennis, Marvin Kuhn, Greg Bradshaw, Tony Dennis, Don Sable, Linda Gurney, Robert Terry Bolton, Yvonne Chrisroy, Terry Stapleton, Harry Monday, Janet Bartonic, Susie Bartonic, Jim Henderson and family, Kinda Ray, Ivan Pomeroy, Scott Blauvelt, Janet Reinhart, Debbie Olson, Peggy Munchausen, Brian Scott; favorite animals: Consuela Bondarchuk, Fawnie, and China, Bolten Trio of Pugs, Boomer, Buster and Buddy as well as Maya, Princess and Lucy Scott
The family would like to send much appreciation to Delores L Cantor, Michael Rupp, Jeffery Pearlman, Shelley (Monroe Home Care Shop), Dr. George Waltz, Howard Collins, Dr. James Miller, Wanda (Mon Arc of Monroe), Jack Cosby, Dr. Framboni, Senior Resources MCOP, Paul Mayon, Deputy Danny Greenwood, Doug Elliott, Jim Adams, Don, Robbie, Tubbie, and Puddy Tomasek, Jim and Lynn Evans, Butch Glinkie, Phil Watso, Jennifer Murda, Doyle Fourth, Sue Laura, Dereck St. Holmes, Brian Stetfield, Patt Richards, John Dofour, Ron Dofour, Dave Allen, Danny Ballmeo, Brian Bridges, Cathy Bowvian, Cindy Pier, John and Silvia, Nancy Clark, Mellisa Jarnigain, Arnold Moore, Cathy Ray, Coach Troast, Coach Bill McCartney, Sue and Jade W Hendricks, Steve Smith, Scott McKenzie, Pat Lazaar, Joey Cavenal, Stevie Hendricks, Jimmy Derby, Jimmy Pinson, all officers, paramedics, emergency responders, and neighbors who quickly and professionally did everything in their power to preserve the life of our brother and dear friend, Charles Bondarchuk.
No public services have been planned. Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe; 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185 has been entrusted with his care.
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