POUGHQUAG - Charles A. Zekus, 83, an area resident for 22 years and formerly of Carmel and Tarrytown, died on November 30, 2022 at Putnam Hospital Center.
Born in Elmsford on January 2, 1939, he was the son of William and Marion (Lockwood) Zekus. Charles was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Town of New Castle. He was an avid stamp and coin collector.
On September 3, 1983 in Pound Ridge, Charles married Jeri Milius who survives at home. He is also survived by his children, Charles “Chuck” Zekus and wife Lori, and Susanne Zekus; his grandchildren, Paul, Melissa (Melvin), Lindsay, Lily-Anna (Rob) and Julia; his great-granddaughters, Leilani and Milena; his sister, Darlene Finocchi; and his nieces and nephews, Nyah, Michael, Billy, Veronica, Jessie, Wayne and Karen. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his siblings, William Zekus and Barbara Carozza.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4-8pm at the McHoul Funeral Home, Inc., 895 Route 82, Hopewell Jct. The funeral service will be on Wednesday at 11 am at Rose Hills Memorial Park, 101 Mill St. Putnam Valley, NY.
Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.