Charles Andrew Powers, a Wappingers Falls resident since 1972, formerly of West Winfield, Hopewell Junction, and Poughkeepsie, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. He was 82.

Son of the late Andrew Albert and Victoria (Thivierge) Powers, he was born in Gouverneur, NY on August 26, 1941. He received a bachelor's degree from SUNY Oneonta in 1966 and later earned a master's degree from SUNY New Paltz.

In 1966, Charlie began his career as an educator for the Wappingers Central School District at Fishkill Elementary School, where he taught 4th and 5th Grade classes. Throughout his tenure, Charlie made lasting impressions on his students and co-workers. He served as a coordinator, advisor, or facilitator for programs such as the Science Fair, School Leadership Team, Parent Workshops, and also co-founded several programs designed to enhance the lives of his students. Charlie was the recipient of many honors and recognitions, awarded by local, state, and federal organizations. He retired in 2001 after 35 years of service.

Outside of his educational career, he also belonged to and volunteered for several civic organizations including the Exchange Club of Southern Dutchess, New Hamburgh Yacht Club, Grinell Library Friends Group, Wappingers Historical Society, and Meals on Wheels of Wappingers Falls. His favorite hobbies included cooking, classic cars, and wines.

On November 18, 1967, he married Janet Bloom at St. Anne's Church in Garden City. Janet survives at home in Wappingers Falls.

Other survivors include his son, Scott & his wife Nikki of Wappingers Falls; his son, Jeffrey & his wife Sarah of Knoxville, TN; his grandchildren: Steven, Franklyn, Charlie, Aubrianna, Simeon, and Isaac; his sisters-in-law, Kathryn Gross & her husband Larry and Debby Powers; as well as many other loving relatives & friends.
Charlie was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Gary W. Powers; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Lily and Winfred Bloom.

Calling hours will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Monday, January 15 at the McHoul Funeral Home of Fishkill, Inc., 1089 Main Street, Fishkill, NY. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. immediately following the visitation.

A private entombment services will take place at Wappingers Falls Rural Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made In Memory of Charles Powers to Meals on Wheels of Wappingers Falls c/o Doreen Shepheard, 9 Cindy Lane, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590.

For online tributes, you can visit Charlie's Book of Memories at www.mchoulfuneralhome.com.