Charles Denkensohn NEW PALTZ- Charles Denkensohn, a long time resident of Accord and recent resident of New Paltz, died comfortably at home on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017. He was 94. Charlie was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Aug. 22, 1922. During the early stages of his tenure in the Hudson Valley, he was a cattle dealer. During the late 1960’s, he transitioned to become a successful financial advisor who loved serving his many clients diligently until he was 91. Charlie was a devoted family man and was actively involved in community activities, including the Accord Fire Company and the Rondout Valley School System. Charlie is survived by his son, Michael Denkensohn, and his wife Shauna, of New York, N.Y.; his daughters, Debra Jacobson and her husband David, of McLean, Va., and Sheri Denkensohn, and her husband Tony Trott, of Arlington, Va.; his grandsons, Zachary Denkensohn, of New York, N.Y., and Andrew Jacobson, of New York, N.Y.; and his great-grandson, Santino Jacobson, of Owosso, Mich. Funeral Services for Charlie will be held Sunday, Jan. 22, 2017, at 2:30 p.m. at the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home Inc./Congregation Anshe Tzaydik, 186 Canal Street in Ellenville with Rabbi Moshe Frank Officiating. Burial will follow at the Kerhonkson Synagogue Cemetery on Boice Mill Rd., Kerhonkson, N.Y. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to the Rondout Valley Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 96, Stone Ridge, N.Y., 12484. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home of Ellenville. For further service details or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.josephgarlickfuner alhome.com

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Published by the Daily Freeman from Jan. 20 to Jan. 21, 2017.

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January 29, 2017

To Debra, Sheri and Michael. My deepest sympathy. He loved to talk about basketball and world history. Even family history about his father coming from Vitebsk in Belarusse and start in this country. He will be missed by all who knew him, RiK Rydant

Emily and Robert Bonneau

January 24, 2017

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Denkensohn Family.....We knew Charlie throughout our years at Rondout Valley Schools....he will surely be missed.

Christi Grimm

January 23, 2017

Dear Sheri, Debra, and Michael - Our deepest condolences on the loss of your beloved father. Every time we encountered Charlie he was either extolling your virtues, relaying your most recent accomplishment, or telling a charming anecdote from your childhood. It would be challenging to find a father more proud of his kids. The knowledge that you have become such kind, decent, and secure adults surely gave him comfort over the past few months as he said goodbye. Your family will be in our thoughts during this challenging time. - Christi and Drew Grimm

Barbara Cohen

January 23, 2017

Dear Denkensohn Family,

Our sympathy in the loss of your beloved Charlie.
We had the pleasure to know him & Esther through our involvement with the Jewish Federation. He was a "mensch" who always spoke lovingly about his children, and Israel's survival.

Love,
Barbara & Joe Cohen

January 23, 2017

Dear Debra, Michael, and Sheri,

My deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dad. He was a kind, generous man of great integrity who genuinely cared about his clients, his friends, and especially his family. When my family and I first moved to this area, he helped us a great deal with insurance and financial matters, for which I have always been very grateful to him.

I do not ordinarily post online for obituaries, but I do not have an address for any of you. I do, however, recall with fondness and joy the pleasure of having each of you as a student.

Again, my sincerest condolences to you.
Vincenza Pentick
1/23/2017

January 21, 2017

I WAS VERY SADDENED TO HEAR OF HIS PASSING. CHARLIE WAS A DEAR COUSIN, GREAT FAMILY MAN, GOOD BOY SCOUT, HONORABLE SOLDIER AND SOURCE OF LOADS OF INFORMATION THAT HE RECALLED AT WILL. HE SET A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE FOR HIS HEIRS TO FOLLOW. WE SHARED GREAT TIMES TOGETHER WHICH I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER. HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND I WILL SURELY MISS HIM. BOB LIPSCHULZ

Jill Hanna

January 21, 2017

Cousin Charlie was always a favorite relative of ours. Always kind, with a smile on his face and something of great wisdom to say. We are sending our deepest condolences and love to the Denkensohn family. Love, Jill, Bob and Lauren Hanna (Lipschultz)

January 21, 2017

We will always remember Charlie's smile and his great love for his family. He was a real mensch and will be missed by those who knew him.
Much love,
Jane and Randy Myerson

Harriet Rabenovets

January 21, 2017

What a sweet man, who dearly loved his family.

Patricia Birchall

January 21, 2017

My sincere condolences to Charlies entire family. He was always a kind, helpful, wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Marc and Ellen Luksberg

January 20, 2017

Condolences to the family and friends.

Joyce Rapoport Quinn

January 20, 2017

My sincere condolences to Charlie's family. Everyone always spoke of him in the highest regard. It was Esther Denkensohn, his first wife, who was so instrumental in helping me to apply for 'early admission' to colleges for my oldest child. Charlie and Esther were both active, beautiful people who made their presence known and appreciated by those who knew them well or casually. Good lives, well lived.

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