Charles W. Chouiniere

CHOUINIERE Charles W. FORT MYERS, Fla. Charles (Chuck) W. Chouiniere, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2012 at the Hope Hospice House in Lehigh Acres, Fla. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Doris (LaCasse) Chouiniere; son Gene M. Chouiniere and daughter-in-law, Robin (Firmender) Chouiniere; daughter Deborah A. (Chouiniere) Miller and son-in-law Gary Miller; son Brian P Chouiniere and daughter-in-law Janine (Ferguson) Chouiniere; daughter, Colette A. (Chouiniere) Ryan and son-in-law Mark Ryan; son Andrew C. Chouiniere and Andrea Cornett; daughter-in-law Cheryl (Nelson) Taylor; nephew Daniel Girard and wife Karen (Mooney) Girard; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to members of his own family, Charles is survived by many other relatives and friends. Charles was predeceased by his parents and by his older brother. Charles was born on May 21, 1934, in Waterford, N.Y., son of Ephraim J. Chouiniere and Elizabeth A. (Colette) Chouiniere, youngest brother of William Chouiniere and Elizabeth (Betty Ann) (Chouiniere) Caruso. Charles grew up in Waterford, attending primary school at St. Anne's in Northside, followed by secondary school at LaSalle Institute in Troy, N.Y. and Keveny Memorial Academy in Cohoes, N.Y. Following secondary school, Charles attended Siena College in Loudonville, N.Y., graduating in 1955 with a bachelor of arts degree in criminal justice. Charles met and fell in love with Doris LaCasse while she was nearby visiting her recently married older sister. They married in 1955 and through the years lived in Waterford, North Troy and Rexford while raising their family. Prior to retirement, Charles and Doris lived part-time in Lehigh Acres, Fla. and eventually settled in Fort Myers, Fla. After working for several years with his father as a carpenter, Charles worked for Commercial Union and later Crawford & Co. as an insurance claims adjuster. He later went on to establish Fort Orange Claims Service with a partner and grew the business to success. A past president of the Albany Claims Association, Charles was known for his attention to detail and broad knowledge of insurance, related law and construction. Charles leaves behind a loving wife and family that will miss him dearly. Very devoted to his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he will always be fondly remembered as Pip. Charles will be remembered in a service to be held at St. Augustine's Catholic Church in North Troy on Saturday, October 6 at 9 a.m. for family and friends. For those wishing to do so, donations may be made in the memory of Charles Chouiniere to the Lee Memorial Children's Hospital Capital Campaign in Fort Myers. For further information, please call 239-343-6950.