Charles "Chuckie" J. Graham

Charles J. “Chuckie” Graham, 78, of Catherine Street passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025 at his home.

Born on July 29, 1947, he was the son of Daniel and Jean (Baker) Graham.

A lifelong resident of Fort Ann, he was a 1967 graduate of Fort Ann Central School.

Chuck retired from Finch Pryn & Co in Glens Falls after 30 years of service. In retirement, his favorite part time job was working the back gate at the Painted Pony Rodeo in Lake Luzerne.

He was a member of the United Protestant Church of Fort Ann where he served as a trustee for many years. For many years, he was a member of the Fort Ann Rifle Club. In earlier years, he was an assistant coach of the Fort Ann & Hartford girls varsity softball teams. Chuck also served as Vice President of the New York State Junior Miss Scholarship Program. He enjoyed watching Nascar, The Yankees, and the Miami Dolphins.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Cathy (White) Graham; two daughters: Tara Jean Cody and her husband Shane and Lou Ann Graham and her partner Erika Mershon; a granddaughter Taylor Jean (her fiancé Shane Sharrow) who he  referred to as Pumkin Pie, a grandson Teagan James Tharp who is lovingly referred to as Tinker; three step-grand-daughters Justice Fair of Massachusetts and Libby and Natalie Cody of Fort Ann; step-grandson Travis Tharp of Oklahoma; a step- great grandson JJ. Foran and a step great-grand daughter Penelope of Massachusetts; a brother Daniel (Annette) Graham of Corinth; a sister Dona Sweenor and her partner (Peter); sister-in-laws Virginia Graham, Cindy Steves, Colleen (Howard) Peck, brother-in -law A Scott White (Kathy) and Pamela White; an aunt Mildred Osborne as well as many cousins.

His greatest joy was being with his girls and grandchildren and of course his wife. Very seldom did you see one without the other. He was known for being one of the kindest and most attentive fathers.

As per Chuckie’s wishes, there will be no formal arrangements. Everyone is invited to attend a Celebration of Life Service to be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at the Fort Ann Fire Department, 11289 Route 149 in Fort Ann. There will be a brief sharing of memories followed by refreshments.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at the CR Wood Cancer Center; especially Dr. Gillani, Jamie Young and Teri as well as High Peaks Hospice and staff Casey, Alita, and Mel.

In lieu of flowers, chuck requested donations in honor of Taylor and Teagan be made to the Fort Ann Musical Theatre, % Fort Ann Central School, 1 Catherine Street, Fort Ann, NY 12827.

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