Conesus Lake: Charlie’s love of life, community and family did not come to an end with his passing on September 16th, 2023. At the age of 74, after a courageous battle with cancer and ALS, he passed surrounded by loved ones. He was born on September 25, 1948 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Charles Jr. and Dorothy (Maulbecker) Braun. Survived by his daughters; Meghan (Scott) Smith of North Tonawanda and Courtney (Jeremy Fox) Braun of Bend, Oregon; grandchildren; Christopher Desiderio, Emily Desiderio, Avery Smith, and Ayla Fox; siblings, Dorothea “Dee” Soderstrom of NJ, Patricia Grotzinger of MD, Marilyn Algeo of Australia, and Janice (Kevin) Hughes of PA; also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and community friends.
Charlie completed his MBA at the Rochester Institute of Technology. After a long tenure with Eastman Kodak, he took a leap of passion starting the Quadmark business. He retired from Banneker in 2015 after many years of managing distribution. He will be remembered for his work ethic and intelligence but most of all the relationships he made.
After retirement, the things that brought Charlie the most joy surrounded Conesus Lake. He enjoyed hosting family and friends and giving back to the lake community through his work with the Conesus Lake Association. After serving as the CLA vice president, and president, he continued his involvement as executive of the board. Throughout his tenure, he campaigned for increased educational opportunities at the Watershed Educational Center, which now bears his name.
Family and friends may call on Thursday, October 5th, from 4-7pm at the Kevin W. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc., 21 Big Tree Street, Rte 15 & 20A, Livonia, NY. Charlie’s Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30am on Friday, October 6th, at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6591 Richmond Mills Road, Livonia, NY. Following Charlie’s Mass a Celebration of Life Gathering will be held at 12noon at the Conesus Golf Club, all are welcome. If you plan on attending let us know by using this link. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Conesus Lake Association, PO Box 637, Lakeville, NY 14480. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
Many condolences to Charlie’s family and friends. He was a great guy to work with, and his passion for Conesus Lake was admirable.
Charlie was such a bright light when we were down at the lake. I thank him for being such a great neighbor and being an inspiration to anyone who knew him. Thinking of the whole family samantha and Matt saxby
My sincere condolences to Charlie’s family and friends. I had the pleasurer of working with Charlie as he led the CLA. His passion for the lake was unprecedented. Rest well my friend.
Charlie taught me how to maintain your dignity and remain engaged in your life despite carrying the weight of a medical condition. Always pleasant to be around and he was an inspiration to me as he always did his exercises and homework when asked. It is people like Charlie that made Homecare worthwhile and he will surely be missed. It is with this I send my condolences to his family and friends. Thank you Charlie!
Charlie, you will be sorely missed! Your passion for the lake, your incredible determination to fight the good fight far beyond what anyone could have expected, your unfailing smile and happy attitude despite the obstacles of the day are an amazing example to all of us and a true reflection of the wonderful person you were. Rest in peace good friend, I know you are now in God’s loving care and free of all the pains and constraints imposed on you in this life. Peace Scott & Peg
To Charlie’s family and friends, we send our sincere condolences. He was such a great guy!
Rest in peace, dear Charlie.
Ann and Bob