Charles J.D. Stathacos

Charles J.D. Stathacos, 66, of Croton-On-Hudson NY, died at home on December 26, 2018 after a short brutal battle with cancer, leaving bereft and aggrieved his beloved wife Lauren, beloved dog Izzie and beloved cat Smokey. Charlie was born in Buffalo NY, the son of the late Honorable Dean C. Stathacos and Leta K. Stathacos. In 1974 he began his overseas service as a Peace Corps volunteer in Benin, building grain storage facilities. He worked in Africa, Europe and the Middle East as an agricultural economist for over 40 years, collaborating with local farmers, women's cooperatives and artisans. The creation of food security for many of the world's neediest economies is his proudest legacy. In addition, he ran a family business representing artists. Charlie was a lover of African music, spicy food, political debate, and watching Netflix.

Charlie is survived by his mother Leta, sisters Chrysanne Stathacos and Alexa Crowe, Alexa's husband Peter, son and daughter Matthew and Marika; aunt and uncle Gail and Tom Karrys; cousins George Karrys and his wife Harmony; and Alexandra Franchi and her husband Jason. He will be sorely missed by family, friends and colleagues around the world, including his sister-in-law Patricia Willson, her husband Richard and son Alexander; brother-in-law Bill Lazar and his wife Lynn B. Rosen; Bill's sons Peter and Aaron, Aaron's wife Jenny, their daughters Leslie Rose and Francis Rae; and his entire Peace Corps family.

Charles J. D. Stathacos, a man known for his impeccable sense of timing, on this occasion he blew it. He left us too soon.

Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 5-8pm at the EDWARD F. CARTER FUNERAL HOME, 41 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 5th at 4:45pm also at the Funeral Home. There will be a reception to follow at The Black Cow Coffee Company 6-8 in croton

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Indivisible.org or the ASPCA.