FORESTVILLE: Charles R. Park, 89, of Forestville, passed away Monday, July 17th, 2023 peacefully at home with his family. He was born in Falconer on May 20, 1934, the son of the late Asa H. and Mable (Ebling) Park.
Charles was a graduate of the former Silver Creek High School, Class of 1951 and served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked as a Manager for the former Crolle Agway and the former Chautauqua Ag & Home Center, Forestville, for 30 years. Charles also worked for Militello Farms, Forestville for approximately 15 years. He was a member of the Sheridan VFW Memorial Post #6390 and loved to golf, read and was an avid New York Yankees fan.
Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Louise M. (Stearns) Park of Forestville, whom he married on January 25, 1997, in the Town of Hanover, two sons Charles R. Park, Jr., of Randolph; James R. Park, of Forestville; a daughter, Kimberly Ann (Ken) Linville, of Chesapeake, VA; two step sons Paul (Barb) Schulz & Brian Schulz, a step daughter, Tina (Tim Blankenship) Schulz. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Taylor & Hunter and two step grandchildren Bradley & Jacob.
Services are private and at the convenience of family. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery, Silver Creek.
The family suggests memorials may be made either to the Forestville Fire Department, Inc. PO Box 299, Forestville, NY 14062 or Silver Creek Fire Dept. Emergency & Rescue Squad, 162 Central Avenue, Silver Creek, NY 14136.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to www.rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.
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Barbara Crolle Oconnell
Charlie was the nicest guy! Not only was he a professional and loyal employee but a very good family friend. He was extremely knowledgeable about so much of the farm supply business and you always got a straight answer from him. He was our rock and a great manager for over thirty years with us. He was the best. Rest in peace, Charlie.