Obituary of Charles B. Wride

AUBURN - Charles B. Wride, 81, of Auburn, passed away after a lengthy illness on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at St. Joesph's Hospital in Syracuse.

Charlie was born on Dec. 16, 1936 in Auburn, the son of Irene and Charles S. Wride. He grew up in Auburn and graduated from Holy Family High School and earned a bachelor's degree from Ithaca College and a master's degree from Syracuse University. Charles taught business for 26 years at Mynderse Academy.

Charlie's biggest love was baseball. He was involved with Auburn's New York-Penn League franchise since 1964, serving in many capacities. He was also the New York-Penn League's historian. He was huge fan of the Boston Red Sox, Dixieland jazz and enjoyed teaching and sharing the game of cribbage.

Charlie is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marilyn A. McCarthy Wride; children, Amy Wride-Graney (Douglas), Elizabeth Wride Stankard (James), Richard Wride (Beth) and James Wride (Lisa); grandchildren, Shannon and Rachel Graney, Katherine and Evan Stankard, Liam, Emma and Nolan Wride; brother and sister-in-law, David and Mary (Payne) McCarthy; nephew, David Shamus McCarthy.

Charlie was predeceased by his parents as well as a brother, Richard S. Wride and his son, Michael C. Wride.

Charlie enjoyed making connections and friendships with people of all ages and walks of life. Most of all, Charlie was most proud of his 53 years of marriage with Marilyn and his children and grandchildren.

There will be no calling hours. A memorial Mass will celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 29 at St. Alphonsus Church in Auburn.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you donate to the St. Alphonsus Church Food Pantry or the Michael C. Wride Memorial Award at Cayuga Community College.