Charles Mark Leganza

Charles Mark Leganza, 59, of Bloomington, passed away on April 18, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital in Greenwood, Indiana. Charlie was born on December 10, 1956, the oldest son of the late Walter John Leganza and Doris E. Leganza of Indianapolis, who survives. He is also survived by his wife, Patricia Stanton Bernens of Bloomington who was with him at the end, and his deeply beloved son Daniel Leganza Bernens, also of Bloomington. Charlie is also survived by his sister, Krystina Leganza of Indianapolis, and his brother, John Leganza of Fishers, John’s wife Cathleen Leganza, and John and Cathy’s children Jonathan Leganza, of San Diego, CA, Halle Leganza of Indianapolis, and Samuel Leganza, at home. Charlie also leaves behind a niece and nephew in Edmonds, Washington, Alexander Jon Kerr and Leah Kerr, and niece Eleanor Kerr of Kilauea, Hawaii. Charlie worked for many years as a case manager in mental health and was beloved by his clients. In his last years he found great satisfaction in working at the Recovery Engagement Center in Bloomington. He loved animals, always dogs, including his beloved Deirdre “Dee Dee” who left us only a few weeks ago, and also cats once he had the great privilege of knowing the late and irreplaceable Harry Dean, including the late great Willie and sweet Sheelie, who survives. He loved vegetable gardening, and his family will tend the volunteer tomatoes and peppers that are already coming back. He was a natural and compulsive cook and fed his family well right up until his final illness. He loved the ocean and annual visits to Charleston, SC to see not just the ocean but also his father-in-law, the late Jack Bernens, and Jack’s wife P.J. Gartin-Bernens, who was a dear friend to Charlie and also survives. He also loved music, blues and old rock and roll, especially Hendrix, Janis, and Clapton. He was a comedian. He was a voracious reader despite losing most of his vision at the age of 18: he was practically family to Yellow Cab of Bloomington, who always took him where he wanted to go. But most of all Charlie loved his son, Daniel, who was the light of his life. Visitation will be at Allen Funeral Home & Crematory 4155 S. Old St Rd 37 in Bloomington on Monday, April 25, 2016, from 5 until 7 pm, With a brief service at 7 pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the Recovery Engagement Center Volunteer Program c/o the funeral home. You are invited to share a memory or leave an online condolence to Charlie’s family at www.allencares.com

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Charles Mark Leganza

December 10, 1956 - April 18, 2016