Charlene "Char" (Andreano) Day
October 02, 2017
Charlene “Char” Antoinette Day (Andreano) died peacefully at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family on October 2nd, 2017, in Des Moines, IA, at the age of 73. A celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday, October 7th, from 2pm to 5pm at Capitol City Church, 5990 NE 14th Street in Des Moines, which will include a remembrance service at 2pm. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Char's life. Jeans are encouraged.
Char is survived by her husband Leo Day; her brother Sam Andreano of Illinois and sister Theresa Marie Andreano of Nevada; her children Joe (Lisa) Kernen, Charles (Michelle) Sanders, Terie Sanders, Deniece (Pete) Wilson, Dianna (Gary) Bucher, and Armando (Tina) Burriola; her 18 grandchildren; and her 5 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents Theresa (DeFino) & Anthony Andreano; her sister Rosemary Andreano, and her brother Anthony Andreano.
Char was born on December 11th, 1943, in Des Moines, IA, to Theresa and Anthony Andreano. She graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in 1961 and went to Upper Iowa University for studies in the medical field. She married Leo Day, a Vietnam veteran, in 1984. She was a medical transcriptionist for many years. She loved singing, crocheting, listening to worship music, reading books (especially the bible), being with family, and later in life spreading the Lord’s word on social media.
Contributions may be sent to the church. Please send donations to your local homeless shelter or food pantry.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Rebecca varboncoeur
10/08/2017
miss you mom so much I will always love you just glad your in heaven free of pain can't wait till the day I see you again. Praying for peace and comfort for the family.
Cindy Leblanc
10/08/2017
Love you Char. See you in Glory xxxooo
MARK CYRIL
10/08/2017
My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family. I will surely miss the presence of a truly lovable and kind person.
Rita (Burriola) Dixon
10/07/2017
There has NEVER been a more cooler, hip, person from the 60's and 70's! Char became my ONLY Big sister, when she married into my CRAZY Family! We swapped many recipes, foods, (what a cook!) and laughter. I will never forget the first time I witnessed the way"Reflections", by The Supremes, was meant to be danced to! She has always been full of Life, Love and guidance. Her LOVE of the Lord and OUR CREATOR will be remembered by many that she has touched in her journey here, on this side. When ever I had the pleasure to see her (which was not much) she always said the same two things to me, "Hi Ritz" and "Look at "Zza, Zza"! Joe, Charley, Teri, Denise, Dianne, and Armando, your mom is the BEST, and my heart and Prayers go out to Leo and all of you, in this most difficult time.
Susie Moore (Burriola)
10/06/2017
I met Char when she married Chach and also going to the New Life Center. What a great friend and sister in the Lord that I had the pleasure of knowing! A very warm and funny person. She taught me how to make marinara sauce, homemade pizza, and chicken mole. We had so many laughs together. We visited their house many times. May God bless you and your wonderful children. I'm so glad you are finally with your Lord and mine, Jesus. I loved knowing you. Susie
Conchie (Burriola) Pratt
10/04/2017
I was just a little girl when Char moved across the street from us. I was in awe of her, she was the coolest person I had ever met! She taught me how to dance to Diana Ross and the Supremes. She was my first friend and became my sister.
She brought a joy and Love to my family that we had never known.
To Charlie, Teri, Denice,Dianne, and Armando, my heart is broken for all of you. I Love you all so very much and pray Gods peace and comfort surround and keep you.
All my Love
Theresa Marie Andreano
10/04/2017
Now who am I gonna argue with. I will never forget the day I walked you thru how to join facebook. That was one of your addictions. But before that it was always Jesus, Leo, the kids, grandkids and me hehe. When I would call, if you said I am reading, I knew it was the Bible, did not even have to ask. I'm so grateful I got to talk to you one last time. I am truly gonna miss you.