Charles P. Stackhouse

Charles P Stackhouse

Charles Peter Stackhouse, a longtime resident of New Canaan, passed away unexpectedly while on vacation last week in the Caribbean He was 70 years old

Charles was born on Sept 22, 1943, to parents Rose Stackhouse and Charles Edward Stackhouse

Charles graduated from Syracuse University in 1965, served in the US Army Intelligence Corps for two years, and went on to receive his MBA in marketing and finance at Columbia Graduate Business School His career began with General Foods, and continued as an executive with other companies such as Booze, Allen & Hamilton, J Walter Thompson, Donelley, United Media, and Enewsrelease

Outside of his outstanding career, Charles' most notable legacy was as a husband, father, son and brother He married his wife, Carole Hesse Stackhouse, on June 29, 1968, and went on to have three children He loved spending time with family, reading and he had a passion for sailing As a longtime member of the Stamford Yacht Club and the Singles under Sails club, he made long-lasting friendships and spent time on the water doing what he loved most He will always be remembered for his warm smile, generous heart and the love he has passed on to his family and friends

Charles is survived by his mother, Rose Stackhouse; sister and brother-in-law, Grace and John Magill; children, Charles William Stackhouse, Amy Vandervort Stackhouse, Jeffrey Hesse Stackhouse; and two grandchildren, Alexa Koromvokis and Gavin Stackhouse

A memorial service will be held at First Church of Christ Scientists, 49 Park St, in New Canaan, on Saturday, Feb 22, at 2 pm, followed by a reception at Charles' home

In lieu of flowers, in his tradition, we ask that you spend the day with family and loved ones

Sail on sailor, sail on

- The Family