Charles Thompson - Class of 1956
Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net>
on 01/Apr/2023 Charles Frank Thompson "Charlie" of Plattekill, NY, entered into rest on Friday, March 31, 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer, at the VA Hospital-Castle Point, Wappingers Falls, NY. He was 85 years of age. Charles was born on March 31, 1938, and was one of 3 sons born to Helen Augusta Olson and Duncan Douglas Thompson of Newburgh, NY. Charlie was a graduate of Newburgh Free Academy and served in the US Air Force from April 2, 1957-March 31, 1961. He also served as an Auxiliary Police Officer for the Town of New Windsor. He is survived by his daughter, Terri Ann Thompson (Ted Stephens) of Chapel Hill, NC; son, John Pasqualicchio (Lisa) of Marlboro, NY; daughter, Courtney Sagala of Wallkill, NY; son-in-law, David Sagala of Newburgh, NY; grandchildren, Kayla, Nicholas, Maura, Maeve, Isabella, Arianna, Gianna, John Jr., Nick and Stephen. Charlie was predeceased by his wife, Donna Thompson, his son, Richard, brother, Duncan "Sonny" Thompson, and brother, William Thompson. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and dedicated friend. Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Thursday, April 6 at Brooks Funeral Home, 481 Gidney Ave., Newburgh. A service and entombment will be held on Friday, April 7 at 11 AM at Cedar Hill Mausoleum, 5468 Route 9W North, Newburgh, NY. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Charles' name to the VA Hospital at Castle Point or the American Cancer Society. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the VA Hospital at Castle Point for the exceptional care they provided to our father. - March 26, 1938 ~ March 31, 2023 |