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Charles Piskoti Obituary
Charles Piskoti, 77, passed peacefully from this world on the morning of July 28, 2020 with his family by his side following a brief illness.
He leaves Irene, his wife of 51 years, son Charles R. (Pamela), brother James (Carol) and granddaughters Cecilia and Kara. Preceding him in death was his daughter Elizabeth.
Born in Whitman, West Virginia on April 15, 1943, the son of Charles and Mary (Bokkon) Piskoti, his family moved to Flint, Michigan in September of 1955. He met his wife on a blind date in 1968 and they were married six months later in Adrian, Michigan.
Charles attended Flint Junior College and the University of Michigan-Flint and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. During his career, he worked in chemical research labs at various companies before founding Genesee Polymers Corporation in 1980. Charles holds many patents and is respected worldwide for his expertise in the area of silicone chemistry.
Known affectionately by his family as "D" and "Grandpa D", Charles is very much loved by his family and friends. Growing up in West Virginia, he gained a passion for C&O coal trains and spent his leisure time on model railroading. He was an avid reader of books on history, politics and biographies. He loved snowstorms, riding his tractor, relaxing in front of a warm fire, turkey dinners even when it wasn't Thanksgiving and listening to Hank Williams songs.
Charles was a caring and soft-spoken man who treated everyone he met with kindness and respect. Despite his exceptional scientific accomplishments, he was always modest and down to earth. A celebration of life will be announced once it is safe to gather again.
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Dan Jackson
August 3, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Charles sudden passing. Jacie and I have plans to visit the facility and of course was hoping to see both Irene and Charles. My condolences to you Irene and I hope when we visit I can see you.
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Terry Paige
August 2, 2020
Charles was a good friend of some 27 years. We met though our passion of trains, both full size and model trains. He would visit when he had the time and we would always have a good laugh over something. We always had plenty to talk about and laugh at. He was a kind and gentle guy. I shall sadly miss him, his company and our talks. Rest in peace my friend. Terry Paige, Flint, MI.
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