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Charles A. Zion loved his job as executive vice president at Cantor Fitzgerald, and he loved golf. "It was hard to get him out of there," said his wife of 20 years, Carole. "When he started to play golf, I thought that was a good thing for him, because it gave him another focus." Mrs. Zion took up golf as well, as did their son, Zachary, 19.
Father and son bonded over both work and golf. "I was looking forward to having him mentor me. He really loved teaching people the market," said Zachary. "That really kills me. That I'm not going to be able to sit there next to him on the desk and see what he did so well."
Mr. Zion, 54, was the son of a rabbi, and spent his early childhood in Davenport, Iowa. At the age of 12 or 13, his family moved to New York City — a big transition for him. Later, he preferred to stay close to home. "Whenever you tried to get him to go somewhere, he would say, 'I know a great place — it's close to a golf course, there's a garage, and it's air-conditioned,' " recalled Zachary. "And I would get excited, and I would say 'Where?' and he'd say, 'Right here!' "
Profile published in THE NEW YORK TIMES on September 10, 2002.
ZION-Charles A., 54, Senior Vice President of Cantor Fitzgerald, died September 11, 2001 in the World Trade Center disaster. Beloved husband of Carole, adoring father of Zachary, devoted son of Rabbi Martin and Jane Zion, cherished brother of Barbara Weiss, dear uncle of Rachel and John, Michael, Martha and Jamie, brother-in-love to Bonnie, Christie, Barbara and Will. Respected, esteemed, admired by all family, friends and colleagues for his consummate joy in life, vision in work and dedication to family. A Memorial Service will be held at the Greenwich Reformed Synagogue, 257 Stanwich Road, on Sunday, October 14th at 3PM. Contributions in Charles' memory may be made to the Cantor Fitzgerald Foundation, or Temple Israel of the City of New York.
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Toni V
March 1, 2025
Thinking of you on your birthday.
Nancy Schwartz
September 13, 2024
Your father rabbi Martin Zion performed
my marriage. My mother‘s family had been active in Temple Israel for several generations. Ever since I read about you in the New York Times short biographies after 9/11, I have been sad for you and your family. May your memory be for a blessing.
Cliff Walzer
September 12, 2024
remembering you and all of the wonderful memories at CHP.
Camp High Point
September 11, 2024
Remember you on the 23rd anniversary.
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Toni V
September 11, 2024
Thinking of you on the 23rd anniversary, can’t believe it’s been so long.
Toni
March 1, 2024
Thinking of you on your birthday! Was just talking about you yesterday to someone. Always in my prayers.
Camp High Point
September 11, 2023
Thinking of you on the 22nd anniversary.
Rob Fleischmann
September 11, 2023
Remembering you on this day and all you contributed to our lives at CHP.
Toni V
September 11, 2023
Thinking of you today and always. You were such a happy point in my work life every day.
Toni Vanacore
March 1, 2023
Thinking of you on your birthday
Toni V
September 11, 2022
Thinking of you. Always in my prayers.
Arnold Frankel
September 13, 2021
A TRUE FRIEND! THINKING ABOUT YOU ON THIS 20TH ANNIVERSARY!
Cliff Walzer
September 13, 2021
I remember you with such fondness from Camp High Point days. You were such a positive influence on so many people then and throughout your life. I think of you on this 20th anniversary of that terrible day.
Greg Ehrlich
September 12, 2021
Thinking of you and Paul today.
Camp High Point
September 11, 2021
On the 20th anniversary, always in our thoughts.
Rob Fleischmann
September 11, 2021
Think of you today on the 20th Anniversary. Telling my wife how you took such good care of me for all those years at CHP. Will always miss you.
Toni V
September 11, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. I can’t believe it’s been 20 years. Thinking of you today and always.
Toni V
March 1, 2021
Happy Birthday! Miss you.
janie kaufman maurer
September 12, 2020
Another year has passed. I feel for your family and their loss. RIP Chuck.
With Love,
janie
Rob Fleischmann
September 11, 2020
Always thinking of you today Chuck and remembering our days at CHP.
Camp High Point
September 11, 2020
Thinking of you on the 19th anniversary.
Toni V
September 11, 2020
My heart hurts today and every day for the horrible losses we suffered that day. Rest In Peace Chuck. I miss our daily talks.
Toni V
March 1, 2020
Thinking of you today on your birthday. Always in my prayers.
janie maurer
September 12, 2019
Can't believe that it has been so long that you are gone. I feel for your family. RIP my friend.
love,
janie
Camp High Point
September 11, 2019
Remembering you on the 18th anniversary.
Toni Vanacore
September 11, 2019
Thinking of you today and every day.
Peggy Childers
September 11, 2019
To the family and friends of Charles A. Zion:
Please know that Chuck will be held in the hearts of Americans forever. I cannot and will not allow those we lost on 9/11 be forgotten. My deepest sympathy to you.
Janie Maurer
March 2, 2019
A belated happy birthday my dear old friend. We all miss you-your humor, kindness and sweet manner. RIP Chuck.
Toni V
March 1, 2019
Thinking of you on your birthday.
The Kindred Family
November 26, 2018
We send our continued thoughts of deep sympathy to your family. Chuck touched the lives of others and will always be remembered. May the time come when these violent acts come to an end and never separate family members from each other.
September 12, 2018
I miss you Chuck and Paul. R.I.P.
Camp High Point
September 12, 2018
Thinking of you on the 17th anniversary.
Rob Fleischmann
September 11, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family today. Although the years have passed, you are still dearly missed.
Toni V
September 11, 2018
In loving memory of a wonderful person. Thinking of you and your family today.
Toni V
March 1, 2018
Thinking of you on your birthday.
September 11, 2017
Dear Chuck,
Great memories in CT. I also enjoyed being in the company of your family and friends.
September 11, 2017
Thoughts and prayers with you and your family on this anniversary. Still think of you often with great fondness.
Rob Fleischmann
Washington, DC
Camp High Point
September 11, 2017
Thinking of you today on the 16th anniversary.
Toni V
September 11, 2017
Prayers for you and your family. You were always such a bright spot in my work day. Miss you always.
Camp High Point
September 12, 2016
Remembering you on the 15th anniversary.
Janie Kaufman-Maurer
September 12, 2016
Thinking of you and your dear family on this anniversary. I think of you often and the fun times at CHP.
Ted Whittemore
September 11, 2016
Chuck and I were in the Class of '65 at Tilton School. I remember him. He was a happy guy. Life too short. Moving on. Peace to you.
Rob Fleischmann
September 11, 2016
Thinking of you today and remembering all the great years together at CHP
Toni V
September 11, 2016
I can't believe it's been 15 years since I've heard your voice on the phone. Your picture is still in my computer room and I look at you every day and think of all the fun we had. You also taught me so much and helped me when I needed it. Miss you Chuck.
Toni V
March 1, 2016
Thinking of you on your birthday. You always made me laugh. Such a happy point in my work day. Miss you.
Arnold Frankel
September 12, 2015
I will always remember Chuck for the many years we spoke and built a friendship along the way.
Sending healing energies at this time to Chuck's family&friends.
Kelli Shor Richman
September 11, 2015
To Rabbi, Mrs. Zion and Barbara: Thank you for letting my husband and me reconnect with you earlier this year. Chuck was younger than I was, but I spent time with him as a child. I have thought of him and your family a lot. It was wonderful to see the tribute your neighbors organized for you at your place in Florida. Visiting you was so important to me because I needed to say "Thank You" for the impact you had in my life while you were in Davenport. Be well, Kelli Shor Richman
Camp High Point
September 11, 2015
Remembering you on the 14th anniversary.
Toni V
September 11, 2015
You will always be a special memory in my life. Thinking of you today and everyday.
seth lieber
May 3, 2015
Not a day goes by that i don't think about chuck. He called me at least 5 times a day for almost 10 yrs. Yes it was business but we always talked about life and our next plan for golf at hudson or dinner at pietros. One always felt happy and calm around chuck. He really was one of a kind. Each day when i think about chuck i magine the phone ringing so we can do just one last trade. RIP chuck
Jackie Forman
September 12, 2014
I remember with fondness Chuck's wit, smile and friendship.
Greg Ehrlich
September 12, 2014
Your smile and gentle spirit will always be remembered. Thinking of you and Paul F today.
Arnold Frankel
September 12, 2014
My thoughts are with Chuck's family at this time. He will always be remembered for his smile and easy going personality!!
Arnold Frankel-Weston,Ct.
Barry Fink
September 12, 2014
Such a great person to have known and what a terrible loss. Thanks for the memories.
Cliff Walzer
September 12, 2014
The memories that you helped create at CHP endure in so many people that you touched. You were a special soul. I have such fond memories of you at camp: baseball and piggy back rides!! God bless you Chuck
Robert Fleischmann
September 11, 2014
Chuck - I always recall all the great summers we spent at CHP. You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Janie Kaufman-Maurer
September 11, 2014
Each Year on Yom Kippur, our family and friends say a prayer for my special friend Chuck. We spent many years together laughing and sharing thoughts on life. May his memory be for a blessing. You will not be forgotten.
Geoffrey Thaw
September 11, 2014
Always thinking of you brings a smile & laughs at all the fun moments we shared at CHP
Debbie Feldsher
September 11, 2014
My thoughts are with my dear friend Barbara Zion Green and her wonderful parents, Martin and Jane. I remember Chuck as a kind and thoughtful young man.
ginny mason
September 11, 2014
I have so many fond and fun memories of you from our summers at camp high point. hope that your wonderful family is doing all right.
Camp High Point
September 11, 2014
Remembering you on the 13th anniversary.
Toni V
September 11, 2014
I can't believe 13 years have gone by. You are always on my mind and in my heart.
Arnold Frankel
September 12, 2013
Still remembering the good times we had!!! You were a GEM!!!
Camp High Point
September 11, 2013
Still in our thoughts on the 12th anniversary.
Toni
September 11, 2013
Thinking of you today and always. Such a kind man. You will never be forgotten.
John Parker
September 11, 2013
Chuck,
Glad I got to meet and know you in life. I often think of the kind and larger than life gentleman you were to all you touched. Great family man!
Toni
March 1, 2013
Thinking of you today.
Arnold Frankel
September 12, 2012
YOU will always be remembered!!! You were a GREAT friend!
Camp High Point
September 11, 2012
Honoring you on this day, 11 years later.
Toni Vanacore
September 11, 2012
11 years and I still think about you all the time. You were always a pleasure to work with. I still keep the brown bear you gave me for my birthday on my bed with such fond memories of you. Miss you Chuck!
Rich Traister
September 19, 2011
Chuck and I graduated from Tilton class of '65. We thought of our class as special. We may have been a little biased perhaps, but it was true. A few years later after achieving some of my long term goals I came to realize that it was the calibre of the individual that made our class so unique. If Chuck were not my roommate that first year, I'm not sure I would have "toughed it out". We had many long talks. From him I learned about "intention", focus , tenacity...and just a little humor to make it all worthwhile. The class of '65 was very special...a bit less specical now...
Rich Traister Tilton 'class 65
Newburyport, Ma
Jim Chism
September 18, 2011
To the Family of Charles A. Zion,
On 9/11/11 our church had a remembrance service for the good folks we lost ten years ago. At the end of the service each of us received a book mark with the name of one of those lost to use as reminder to pray for their family regularly.
I was privileged to received the name of Charles A. Zion and have been praying daily for you since.
I pray now that our Lord may bless you all as you live on remembering and loving him each day.
Blessings,
Greg Ehrlich
September 11, 2011
A warmer, kinder soul could not be found. 10 years has passed so fast, but it has not diminished my memory of you. I only hope Paulie and you have peace.
David Backhurst
September 11, 2011
Fond memories of living across the hall from you on Ostrom Avenue in 1966-68.
September 11, 2011
GREAT GUY!!!! WE ALL MISS HIM!
WE KNOW HE IS ALL AROUND US.
MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF REMEMBRANCE.
ARNO FRANKEL-LEHMAN BROS.
Camp High Point
September 11, 2011
On this 10th anniversary, always in our hearts.
Bill Henry
September 10, 2011
The model TBird with the Red Sox logo that Brown Bear gave me sits on a bookshelf in my library. It is a particulaly poignant memory on this day, ten years later.
Bill Henry
Toni
September 10, 2011
I can't believe it's been 10 years. I think of you often and miss your cheerfulness. I will always keep you and your family in my prayers. Miss you Chuck always!
September 7, 2011
I did not know him,but feel a special kinship for every American that lost their life on that day.Msgt/Norman H Feinberg USAF Ret.
Greg Ehrlich
June 12, 2011
Saw a photo of you today and it made me smile. All good memories.
March 1, 2011
Thinking of you. Happy Birthday - love to your family.
J Grady
February 9, 2011
I am very sorry for your lose. I could not imagine how hard it is on the family. Losing a loving father and husband and maybe even a brother.
Greg Ehrlich
September 11, 2010
My friend Chuck, Being around you at Hudson National was always a lot of fun. I will always remember your smile and sense of humor. You are always in my heart and prayers
Camp High Point
September 11, 2010
Thinking of you today, on the 9th anniversary.
Toni
September 11, 2010
Thinking of you and your family. Miss you. You were so much fun to work with.
John Parker
September 11, 2009
Fortunately I was able to meet Chuck and his family in 1985 at their home. Chuck is a man of character, great husband and father. His young son, called me "regular" John which always brings a smile to my face when I think of those times from 1985. Chuck, amazingly brilliant, but always made sure he kept things in perspective. Chuck is often in my thoughts especially when it comes time to be humble and a great gentleman.
Bless you Chuck, for all the lives you touch to this very day.
September 11, 2009
Thinking of you today.
Camp High Point
September 11, 2009
Remembering you, Chuck, on the eighth anniversary.
Roy Phillips
March 7, 2009
God bless you Mr Zion. I hope in the time that has passed that some comfort has come to your loved ones and friends that you have not been forgotten and never will be. I did not know you. I am simply a disabled veteran born and raised in iowa saluting a fellow Iowan. Peace be with you and all those that read this. We will all meet again.
Doug Abraham
March 1, 2009
Happy Birthday!!!
Greg Ehrlich
February 13, 2009
Chuck Zion used to have "lost" printed on his golf balls. This was his special sense of humor. A warm, humble man who I was privilaged to know. Thinking of you my friend.
Jaime P
October 6, 2008
Although I did not know Charles Zion, I visited the 9/11 memorial in Sherwood Island State Park yesterday and his name stood out to me (along with a photo that had been placed there of 2 children). I thought to myself "I'll look up his name tomorrow online and see if I can find something to post a comment on" and here I am. I was just passing through CT on my way back home to Philadelphia and thought the memorial sounded interesting. I just wanted to post this so you know even complete strangers are touched by the memorial and you and your family are in my thoughts.
Camp High Point
September 11, 2008
Remembering you on the 7th anniversary.
Doug Abraham
March 1, 2008
Happy Birthday!!!
Camp High Point
September 11, 2007
On the sixth anniversary, still in our hearts.
Toni
September 11, 2007
Chuck --
You always made me laugh.
You will never be forgotten.
Greg Ehrlich
August 21, 2007
Chuck and Phil Marber loved to play golf at Hudson Nation with Paul Fiore as their caddie. I used to caddie there too, and loved to be out with these great guys. His spirit and warmth always came shining through. I think of him often. He is now in the comfort of Gods Kingdom.
sheila cooper stephens
May 23, 2007
I was humbly blessed to meet the Zion family on the island of Nevis in the early 1990's. Chuck had the kind of personality that when he entered a room, everyone took notice. Big Bear was as kind and gentle as he could be with his beautiful wife Carole. Zach and I spent many fun filled hours finding treasures in the sea together. As far as I am concerned, this family is the creme of the creme without fail. I love them dearly and know we have an angel looking out for Zach and Carole. May God continue to bless this precious family.
P Tabbernor
April 25, 2007
In remembrance....
Nancy Sahlberg
November 13, 2006
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006
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