Charles Ross Findlay
1926 - 2009 (83 years)-
Name Charles Ross Findlay Born 23 Feb 1926 Alfred, Allegany, New York, United States 
Gender Male Died 3 Dec 2009 Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, California, , United States Person ID I39084 Molloy-Remde Family Tree Aug 23 Last Modified 5 Jun 2022
Father Ross Conrad Findlay, b. 21 Sep 1901, Stony Brook, Suffolk, New York, United States Mother Jennie Belle Teribury, b. 26 Dec 1891, , , New York, United States , d. 24 Oct 1967, Fresno, Fresno, California, United States (Age 75 years) Married 21 Sep 1923 New York City, New York, New York, United States Divorced Yes, date unknown Family ID F14727 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Adriana, d. Bef 3 Dec 2009 Children 1. Samuel Findlay 2. James Findlay 3. Sarah Findlay 4. William Findlay 5. Thomasina Findlay Last Modified 7 Sep 2023 Family ID F14734 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - Charles R. Findlay Passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on December 3, 2009. Born on February 23, 1926 in upstate New York, he served in the U.S. Air Force, was a graduate of Santa Clara University Law School, and was a devoted grandfather. In the late '70's, he left law behind and started a new chapter in life when he bought Able Catering. During this time he met and became long time friends with Chiu and Henry Lee of Lee Brothers' Catering, where he continued to work until his passing. In addition to his Lee Family, he leaves beind his children, Samuel, Jim, Sarah, Will, and Thomasina, and his loving grandchildren, Krystal, Andrew, Matthew, Kyle, Shaun, Brandon, Alyssa, Jordan, and Cameron. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Adriana, and his siblings. He touched many lives through his generosity and willingness to help others. He will be truly missed. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at DARLING FISCHER GARDEN CHAPEL, 471 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA (408) 998-2226.
Published in San Jose Mercury News on December 5, 2009.
- Charles R. Findlay Passed away peacefully at the age of 83 on December 3, 2009. Born on February 23, 1926 in upstate New York, he served in the U.S. Air Force, was a graduate of Santa Clara University Law School, and was a devoted grandfather. In the late '70's, he left law behind and started a new chapter in life when he bought Able Catering. During this time he met and became long time friends with Chiu and Henry Lee of Lee Brothers' Catering, where he continued to work until his passing. In addition to his Lee Family, he leaves beind his children, Samuel, Jim, Sarah, Will, and Thomasina, and his loving grandchildren, Krystal, Andrew, Matthew, Kyle, Shaun, Brandon, Alyssa, Jordan, and Cameron. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Adriana, and his siblings. He touched many lives through his generosity and willingness to help others. He will be truly missed. Family and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. at DARLING FISCHER GARDEN CHAPEL, 471 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA (408) 998-2226.