Plattsburgh, New York
SARANAC -- Charles E. "Chas" Plumadore Jr., 58, of the River Road, Saranac, died Sunday, Oct. 14, 2007, at the CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born in Plattsburgh, Jan. 31, 1949, the son of Charles E. Sr. and Adah L. (Burt) Plumadore.
Chas was a disabled veteran having served in the United States Marine Corps. He stepped on a land mine in Vietnam, and was awarded the Purple Heart.
Charles was a member of the Saranac American Legion Post 1618, the Plattsburgh Veteran of Foreign Wars Post 125, Disabled American Veterans and a former member of the Saranac Fire Department.
He was an avid sports enthusiast, and especially enjoyed Giants football, New York Yankees and NASCAR. His favorite driver was Rusty Wallace and most recently Martin Truax Jr. His greatest love was his Harley trike.
He is survived by his parents of Saranac; companion, Debbie Siskavich of Saranac; brother, Frank Plumadore and his companion Bonnie Snider of Saranac; brother-in-law, William Terry Sr. of Saranac; one niece, Malissa Davis and husband, Eric; two nephews, William Terry and wife, Melissa, and Jason Terry; two great-nephews, Steven Farrell and Dalton Davis; three great-nieces, Riana and Morgan Terry and Madison Davis; Debby's two daughters, Kaletta and husband, Nate Barton, and Dana Siskavich; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and very special friends, Carl, Roy, Chuck and Rick.
He was predeceased by his loving sister, Rita Terry, April 17, 2002.
Calling hours will be held Friday, Oct. 19, 2007, from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home in Peru. A funeral service will be held Saturday, Oct. 20, 2007, at 11 a.m. at the Hamilton Funeral Home with the Rev. Donald F. Kramberg, pastor of St. Joseph's Church in Dannemora and Church of the Assumption in Redford, officiating. Committal prayers, full military honors and burial will follow in St. Augustine's Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the Saranac American Legion Post 1618 Honor Guard and the West Plattsburgh American Legion Post 1619 Honor Guard.
Donations in Charlie's memory may be made to Hospice of the North Country or the Disabled American Veterans.
This obituary was originally published in the Press Republican.
I wish I had known you Charlie, but I got to know you through Roy Hurd, and his song dedicated to you, and I have still on the back of my trike riding for Charlie, and now I have added Leo. I missed my chats with Ada and I hope you are all together. You are not forgotten. Your memory will live on. Continued prayers for the many friends and family
Debbie DiFulvio
October 12, 2025
We had some great times together, I enjoyed our time on the golf course. He was the best, a true friend for life. Bill Pearsall
William Pearsall
October 11, 2025
16 yrs...it doesn't seem possible. I think of you often but miss you everyday. I hold my memories close to my heart. Give your mom my love...Love ya "Dad"
Shelly Pickman
October 12, 2023 | Dannemora, NY | Friend
Charlie, just want you to know you are not forgotten. Nor is Adah you are together now. I want you to know that I ride in your honor every time I get on my trike. RIP with your family.
Debbie DiFulvio
October 11, 2019 | Plattsburgh, NY | Acquaintance
Remembered By
Paul Fittin
November 11, 2011
I first met Charlie when I was about 12 years old---he used to bring me to the races at Airborne with Larry Marcotte. We instantly "adopted" one another. My own dad had passed a few years earlier and Charlie just seemed like a natural replacement---I always referred to him as DAD, and I was "his kid". There isn't a day that goes by that I don't miss him and think of him. I was out of town at the time of his death and was heartbroke that I couldn't be here for the services. When I did get...
Shelly Pickman
June 16, 2011 | Dannemora, NY
I never met Charlie, and I am overwhelmed and humbled by the entries I've read here, but I feel I've come to know him through the great tribute to him in the music by Roy Hurd. I would like to thank him for his great service and sacrifice to our country, and extend my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. He is a true American Hero and will never be forgotten. I know what it is like to lose someone you love and my heart goes out to all of you.
Sincerely
Debbie DiFulvio
August 22, 2009 | Plattsburgh, NY
I met Charlie a couple years ago through some friends... what a hoot he was. He always kept us laughing. I'll miss his wise-acre comments!
Debbie Laundry (Douglass)
December 21, 2007 | Plattsburgh, NY
Charlie,
A very sweet man. A good friend. A big heart. Very much family. You will always remain deep in my heart. You will be missed. Your kindness never went unnoticed.All the fun and laughter will never leave my heart. All your struggles with your life since Vietnam,you handled with such dignity. During your battle this time,once again you handled yourself with the same dignity. My respect for you has always been immense and always will be.
Love,
...
vicky Maggy
October 27, 2007 | Saranac, NY
