Charles Anthony Barba

Charles Anthony Barba, of Livonia and formerly of Warren, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the age of 87. He was born on September 7, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Harold and Valerie (née Zakrzewski) Barba. Charles was a proud United States Air Force Veteran, having enlisted for 4 years after graduating from St. Stanislaus High School in Detroit. He retired from General Motors after a successful 30 year career as a highly regarded electronics technician. Charles cared deeply about his community. He volunteered as a member of the Warren Police Reserves for 12 years; was an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society for 25 years; and was a parishioner and Eucharistic Minister at Our Lady Queen of All Saints in Fraser for 40 years. Charles was an outstanding pistol and rifle target shooting marksman, having won several local and state rifle competitions during his 31 years of membership at the Detroit Sportsmen’s Congress. At the DSC Charles volunteered countless hours of his time toward the betterment of its facilities and the furthering of gun and hunter safety education for its members and the community. Charles cherished his wife, children, and grandchildren - ever present at birthdays, school events, and other milestones of their lives. “Grandpa Chuck” even took “Flat Stanley” for a tour of the United States introducing him to many sights and scenery on behalf of his grandchildren. Charles was the beloved husband of 57 years of the late Barbara, and the dear father of James (Mary Jo), Glenn (Jennifer), and the late Christopher (Patti). He was the loving grandfather of Michael, Lindsey, and Nicole (fiancé Jordan). He is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, family, and friends. He was predeceased by his brothers, Gerald (Ruth) and Robert (Lorraine). Charles was known affectionately as Charles, Chuck, Dad, Grandpa Chuck, and Father-In-Law Chuck by family, friends, and colleagues. He will be missed by all. Visitation Friday (January 19th) 2-8 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Rosary at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc., 11470 Thirteen Mile Road (West of Hoover) Warren. Instate Saturday (January 20th) 10:30 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 11 a.m. at St. Martin de Porres Church, 31555 Hoover Road (North of 13 Mile) Warren. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

Charles Anthony Barba

September 7, 1936 - January 5, 2024