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Christopher Charbonneau Obituary

Christopher E. Charbonneau COHOES - Christopher Edward “Smooth” Charbonneau, 52, of Berkshire Ave. died suddenly at his residence on Monday, June 15, 2015. Born and educated in Cohoes, he was the son of the late Leo H. “Hack” Charbonneau, Sr. and Mildred A. Durocher Charbonneau. Chris is survived by his long time companion and fiancé, Terry Johnston (Cookie) and her children, Cody (Ashley), Courtney and Aaron (Madeline) and grandchildren, Cody Jr. (CJ), Maxxon and Rory, brothers, Daniel R. Charbonneau of Beloit WI and Leo H. Charbonneau, Jr. (Colleen) of Four Oaks, NC. Uncle to Christine Charbonneau Newmann, Jeremy W. Charbonneau, Casey L. Charbonneau, closest friends, Michael Vautrin, John LaForest and Josh Charland, also surviving are several aunts, uncles, cousins as well as countless other friends and family who loved him dearly. He was predeceased by his nephew, Thomas J. Murphy. Chris was an avid NASCAR, Yankee and Jets fan; he enjoyed fishing, hunting, being outside and living life to the fullest. At the time of his death he was employed as Ecovative in Green Island. A funeral service will be held in the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ltd 105 Vliet Blvd Cohoes, Saturday morning at 9am,, June 20, 2015 with Reverend Peter Tkocz officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Waterford. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Friday from 4-7 pm.

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Published by The Record from Jun. 17 to Jun. 18, 2015.

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Tony Van Sleet

June 21, 2015

Dan and Lee My condolences go out to both of you and your families. May God bless Christopher and the entire Charbonneau family.

June 20, 2015

Lee and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. The heartache of losing a sibling runs deep. I would run into Chris every once in a while and we always shared a laugh...he was a good guy.
Mary Jo (Davis) Bush

Linda Nadeau-Skroupa

June 19, 2015

Danny, Lee and Family...I am so saddened and scocked as I write this.we just had a great conversation on sunday at the bottle return at hannaford. we talked about our families and the past. many prayers go out to you and your families.

June 19, 2015

Charbonneau family,

With deepest sympathy. We have many fond memories of Chris.

David and Lisa Fitzgerald
Arizona

Rosily David

June 19, 2015

Terry and family May Almighty God will give you peace,comfort you and strengthen you during this difficult time. You are in my prayers.

Tony & Sandie LePage

June 19, 2015

Our deepest sympathy to all of Chris's family. May you RIP and may perpetual light shine upon you.

June 19, 2015

Terry and Family, Sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Don Sallisky

Tim & Carol Rioux

June 19, 2015

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Chris. His family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Andy Kissel

June 19, 2015

I am saddened and surprised by Chris's passing. He always had a smile and a quick joke to brighten up the day. Chris was certainly one of a kind and he will be missed my many including me.

Linda Bova

June 19, 2015

My condolences to the family. You are all in my prayers.

Camille Grasso

June 19, 2015

Deepest Condolences. He is someone that will not be forgotten.

Cary Dame

June 19, 2015

So saddened to hear about the passing of Chris. Happy that I have memories of laughter and good times with you and Terry. I will cherish those memories forever! Until we meet again may you RIP my friend.

Barb Revette

June 18, 2015

My deepest condolences ,Terry and family

Robert Morse

June 18, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Kathy Santella

June 18, 2015

My deepest condolences to Terry and the Charbonneau Family Chris will always be remembered by both the Silver Maple Family and the Santella Family (AKA The Dancin Girls) as a beautiful , funny , and all around great Guy ..

June 18, 2015

You are with our Lord now. What an honor. To the ones you left behind my heart goes out to them. You are at peace now "smooth"

michael grasso

June 18, 2015

charbanator rip my freind.

Bethany Miller

June 18, 2015

I was so saddened to hear of Chris's sudden passing. I only met him briefly over Tiff and Josh's house but he had a great smile and wonderful spirit. Terry and the Charbonneau Family, may he rest in peace. My thoughts are with you.

December 2014

MARK GUBA

June 18, 2015

Friends since 1st grade, glad i got a chance to visit with you in December. You will be missed kid.

Gubes

Tessie Charbonneau

June 18, 2015

No words can express how I feel about the passing of Chris....I babysat Chris fron the time he was born. Long time neighbor and friend. Rest in peace. Tess

Karen Colwell

June 18, 2015

Shirley and Dan I am so sorry to hear about Chris when we went out to NY meet the family he was always joking around, and very friendly my prayers are with the family. I hope you will find comfort in the lords prayers and help with your sorrow.

June 18, 2015

Lee, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother My thoughts are with you and your family

Michael Baldwin

Frank & Rose Valenti

June 18, 2015

We are so sorry to see that Christopher has passed. Our sincere condolences to the entire family May he RIP.

June 18, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss Terry, Dan, Lee, family and friends. He was a great guy who had the most contagious laugh. Rest in peace my cousin.

Tiffany Couture

June 18, 2015

I cannot express the sadness I feel over your passing, Chris. I will cherish all the great times the 4 of us had together and am grateful to have been a part of your life. Gone too soon.....rest in peace my friend!! Love you.

Melanie Dallas

June 18, 2015

Terry and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Danielle Newell

June 18, 2015

So sorry for you loss, Chris will be missed by many!

Kathy Mero

June 18, 2015

Terry, Lee & Danny - I am deeply saddened to hear about Chris. He was a great guy and funny as hell. He kept me laughing..that's for sure. I hope that your memories of him will bring you some sense of peace as time goes on. I love you guys.

Donna & John Flannery

June 18, 2015

Terry, Lee, Dan and family, we are so sorry to hear about Chris. May he rest in peace. Prayers for you Terry and the family.

Ernie Apisa

June 18, 2015

RIP my friend!!!

June 18, 2015

Forever in my heart.......love you my friend........may you fly with the angels

June 17, 2015

No words can express how I feel about the passing of Chris....I babysat Chris fron the time he was born. Long time neighbor and friend. Rest in peace. Tess

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