He was born on August 25, 1934 in Oneonta, the son of George and Bertha (Mereness) Briscoll.
Charles served in the US Air Force and upon his return, he worked as a salesman for Rudolph’s Jewelry Store. He later worked at Galinn’s Jewelers for several years.
In 1960 he married Sandra Keable at St. Mary’s Church in Oneonta, where they renewed their marriage vows on their 40th anniversary. Before his retirement, Charles, together wirh his wife and daughter Sharon, opened S+S Liquor Store in the Southside Mall.
Charles was a member of the Oneonta American Legion, Post #0259 and the Oneonta Elks Club. He enjoyed playing cards at both clubs with his friends. He was an avid Harness Race fan and he and his family spent many weekends at Vernon Downs over the years.
Charles loved spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed Christmas, holiday dinners, and birthday celebrations.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra of Oneonta; his daughter Sharon Wilsey O’Donnell and son in law Billy O’Donnell of East Meredith; his granddaughter, Elissa Wilsey of Chicago, IL; his son, David Briscoll and twin grandsons, Alexander and Nicholas Briscoll of Orlando, FL; and his sister, Ruth Martin of Milford.
He will sadly be missed by all. “We will hold you in our hearts until we meet again.”
Friends are invited to greet the family on Sunday, August 19, 2018 from 4 to 6 pm at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, 14 Grand Street, Oneonta. A Funeral Mass will take place on Monday, August 20, 2018 at 11 am at St Mary’s Church, 38 Walnut Street, Oneonta.
Interment will take place in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Emmons, immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations are asked to be made to Catskill Area Hospice, 297 River St. Service Rd, Oneonta, NY 13820; HCR Home Care, 297 Main St, Oneonta, NY 13820; or St. Mary’s Church.
Condolences to the family may be made online at www.grummonsfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta.
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