Charles was born in Hungary in 1938 to Karoly and Terézia Boda. He participated in the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 necessitating his escape to then Yugoslavia. There he entered a refugee camp, hauntingly, a repurposed concentration camp to await asylum. He was granted asylum in France for four years until he was sponsored to come to the United States, settling in Southern California.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, two grandchildren, his darling little sister, beloved cousin, and many nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his beloved oldest daughter, and beloved little brother.
Charles never walked past a homeless soul without opening his wallet. He never said a racial slur or homophobic comment. He was generous to all. Charles was a true egalitarian at heart. He loved babies, especially his own. He thought his wife was beautiful every day, and told her so often. A champion of any marginalized cause or group, he never stopped advocating for progressive change. Charles was a napping aficionado, lover of good food, classical music, and opera. He was of a philosophical nature who never took himself too seriously. He loved to joke and spin a pun. Even when his memory was fading, he never forgot a name.
He will be truly missed.
A graveside service will be held at Pacific View Memorial Park on Thursday, July21, at 11:00 a.m. There will be a viewing at 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pacificviewcalifornia.com for the Boda family.
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