Birth date: Aug 21, 1958 Death date: May 18, 2019
Charles Emanual Amzibel aka Dr. Chuck Stevens, 60, of Clearwater, FL passed away May 18, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Teresa; sister, Sylvia; brother, Ed; father and mother-in-law, Charles and Barbara; sister-in-law, Cheryl; Read Obituary
Charles EMANUEL Amzibel was my baby brother. He was my live baby doll. He was my model for a fashion show when I was in junior high. He was 3 years old. He would tell everyone I put him on stage first. I miss him. So does his son Eric and his granddaughter.
First let me extend my deepest sympathy to Teresa . My heart goes out to you. Chuck fought a hard battle with cancer and you were there until the end. That’s love. It was heartbreaking to hear of his passing. It just didn’t seem real. His life’s journey ended too soon.
I became acquainted with Chuck through my daughter, Kim Zagar Mendoza listening to Breakfast with the Beatles, attending the car shows and various events he hosted. She was so thrilled to have found someone who could share her love of the Beatles and so excited to have anything Beatles in her possession and Chuck did his best to please.
The last time I recall seeing Chuck was when he and Teresa flew out to CA for Kim’s wedding. He was the emcee at her reception The tape Kim had made would not play on the system and Chuck had to improvise. I might add he did a great job and it was a night to remember.
I will close with these sentiments….
Life is a journey of sweetness and sorrow,
Of yesterday’s memories and hopes for tomorrow
Of pathways we choose and detours we face
With patience and humor, courage and grace,
Of joy that we’re shared and people we’ve met,
Who touch us in ways we will never forget
Virginia A. Zagar
It’s been hard to find the right words to express my feelings, but here goes. I met Chuck in 1994 through his Breakfast with the Beatles radio show on then oldies station U92. An awkward teenager of 16 who was crazy about the Beatles, I bucked up the courage to call in one Sunday and inquire about a 30th year anniversary 45 record that had been issued but couldn’t be found in stores. He told me to meet up with him at a car show at the Brandon Checkers he hosted on Tuesdays, and he’d take care of me. I did, and he just gave me the record...the rest is history. That was Chuck. My Beatle buddy. I still have that 45, framed and in its plastic.
Life and God have a strange way of connecting, disconnecting and reconnecting people for reasons we don’t always understand. Fast-forward to 2005/2006. I was in the planning stages of my wedding, and we somehow connected again through the wonders of the internet. He and Teresa came out to California, where I was living at the time, and he emcee’d our reception. I’m so glad they were there on one of the most important days of my life. And thank you for sending flowers and visiting (and for Teresa’s hard work cross-stitching the birth statistics) when our son Matthew was born. That meant a lot.
I’ll always remember the fun times with Chuck and Teresa – our dual (both belated) honeymoon cruise to the Caribbean, annual Horror Nights adventures and dinner get togethers. I miss those times so much but am thankful to have the memories to cherish. I never imagined the end of Chuck’s life would come this soon. I’ll miss his quick wit and wicked sense of humor. Most of all, I’ll just miss him.
To Teresa: My heart is broken and hurting for you. You are in my prayers and have my deepest sympathy. You’re an incredibly strong woman. To Chuck: Not going to say goodbye. I know I’ll see you again. Thanks for 26 years of friendship here on this earth. Love you always, your Beatle bud Kim.
As Chuck would always close out Breakfast with the Beatles: “It’s nice to be important, but it’s more important to be nice. Success is the best revenge. Fight for what you believe in, and don’t ever let them tell you no.“
I was so Blessed to have the chance to work with Chuck and enjoy many events with him. Anyone who met Chuck was touched by his charm and generosity. He always left a lasting impression. My thoughts and Prayers will continue to be with Teresa and her family. Way too soon Chuck, you were never too early for anything. Miss and Love you Hon.
Doc was a down to earth guy and will be missed RIP my friend
Chuck,You truly were a one of a kind guy. A great friend that I am grateful to have known throughout the years. I can’t believe you’re gone, you will be missed! Don’t worry we won’t dwell on your passing, but celebrate the life that was…Dr. Chuck Stevens! I love ya buddy,RIP. Carla ( your Staples buddy)
