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Charles Dallas Spigner
Jan. 31 1937 - July 8 2021
GANSEVOORT - Charles Dallas Spigner, 84, of Gansevoort NY passed away in his home on Thursday, July 8, 2021 following a battle with Leukemia.
Charlie was born in Troy, NY to Ernest and Carolyn Spigner, and grew up in Valley Falls NY.
Charlie was a 1954 Graduate of Hoosick Valley High School. Upon graduation he enlisted and spent 2 years in the US Army. Following his time in the Army, Charlie attended Hoosick Valley Community College, and the Junior College of Albany.
Charlie worked for Niagara Mohawk for 33 years, starting as lineman and retiring as a supervisor. During his time with Niagara Mohawk, Charlie was a product tester for LL Bean with a primary focus on extreme weather gear due to his job as a lineman.
After retirement, Charlie started Outdoor Adventures. He was known for his Semi-Annual going out of business sales which occurred 1-2 times per year. Charlie was an avid sportsman who enjoyed bird hunting and fishing. He also loved camping with his family, trips to Arizona, and the monthly "prayer" meetings (Poker). As Charlie grew older, he enjoyed shooting sports such as Sporting Clays, Trap, and Skeet. Charlie also enjoyed shooting black birds for BJ's farm in Greenwich. He enjoyed traveling to Hidden Hollow in Friendsville, PA to visit and shoot with friends. Charlie was also the self-proclaimed CEO of the Weezer Geezer Shooting Friends.
Charlie was predeceased by: his first wife Elizabeth "Betsy" (Price) Spigner; his parents: Ernest and Carolyn; his sisters: Cynthia (Spigner) Richardson and Elaine Spigner.
Charlie is survived by: his wife and partner of 38 years Sandra (Smith) Spigner; his sisters: Erlene (Paul) Woods and Flora (John) Collins; children: Daniel (Michele) Spigner, Andy (Aimee) Spigner, Scott Spigner, Chad (Denise) Sesselman, Ryan (Kelly) Sesselman, and Todd Sesselman; Grandchildren: Kiernan, Chloe, Emily, Lauren, Austin, Ben, Luke, Emma, Kole, Nick, Savannah, and a granddaughter expected in September.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Red Cross Blood Bank or a donation of blood and platelets to the Red Cross.
A memorial for family and friends will be held on Friday July 23, 2021 at 2pm at the Granite Hill Lodge in Fort Ann.
Arrangements are under the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 80 Main St., Greenwich, NY 12834. Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Spigner
Ron Hansen and Pat Hansen
July 22, 2021
We had many great times together with the wives. Many great times with guns and dogs, and many shared outings with all of the gang and the Pennsylvania outlaws!
Gene T.Cook Sr
July 12, 2021
To Snooky and Bonnie and family.....Really sorry to read of Chuckies Passing.....We always knew we were going to have a lot of laughs and a good time when Chuck was around...I can still see him at basketball practices in the Valley Falls community Hall under the tutelage of my brother Dick(1934-1987) RIP my Friend....
Jim Meader
July 12, 2021
He will be remembered as my best bird shooting buddy and a great guy in general.
Diane Dumont Underwood
July 12, 2021
I was so sorry to read about your husband. I saw your name & knew it had to be you. I have so many good memories & hope everything will be OK with you.
Sincerely.
Diane
Neida Bolio Fischer
July 12, 2021
Sandy. My sympathy to you and your family for the loss of Charlie. Keep the good memories alive in your heart. Only time will ease the pain.
Betty Lou Washburn
July 12, 2021
What a wonderful life he led and what a sad loss. My sympathy to Sandi and families.
Lois Melito
July 11, 2021
Sandy I am soo very sorry for your loss. Sending my condolences and prayers to you and the family. Peace I offer to you and a hug!
D
July 11, 2021
Thank you for your service to our country.
Rest In Peace.
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