Mr. Charles J. "Chuck" Mack

NORTH UTICA – Mr. Charles J. “Chuck” Mack, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 27, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Born in Rome, NY on June 13, 1936, Charles was the son of the late Alec A. and Nellie (Novak) Mack. He was raised in Utica and attended local schools. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Chuck honorably served his country from 1956-1958 on a Mediterranean tour of duty aboard the USS Midway. One of his responsibilities he was most proud of included transporting the Admiral ashore. On June 25, 1960 he married the former Theresa Ann “Terry” Vendetti with whom he shared 58 years of marriage in the tradition of their era. They shared mutual love and complementary personalities. Chuck was employed as a truck driver on local runs with the St. Johnsbury Trucking Company, retiring in 1993. He also served as a steward for the New York Teamsters Union for over 20 years. In his retirement, he worked as a bartender at the Fort Schuyler Post #1290 American Legion and as an SAL advisor to the legion. Chuck was a caring, congenial, considerate man to his family, and friends. He was a very humble person and lived each day with appreciation. In earlier years, he was a sportsman and golf was his game. Twice a week he would be spotted swinging a club on an area fairway along with his golfing partner “Smitty”. He also enjoyed bowling at the Vista Lanes with the Wednesday night leagues. He was a Syracuse University basketball buff and a NY Yankees fan, and the game was always on. Chuck joined his wife at her family parish of St. Anthony & St. Agnes Church. Charles is survived by his wife, Theresa; his children and a daughter-in-law, James C. and Catherine Mack, Michael J. Mack, and Jolene A. Mack; his grandchildren, Korrie Lynne, and Michael James Mack; sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Edward Stevens, and their children Judy and John Story, and Sue and Tim Teifke. He also leaves his aunts and uncles, John Mack, Bertha Nebush, Carolyn Barnes, Theresa and Cal Anacker, Sally and Ed Kuta, and Catherine Mack; his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, in-laws, and his lifelong friend David Payne living in Yuma, AZ, as well as those at Post #1290, especially his great friends, Tony Leone, Tom Leone, George Pavese, and Peter Cardone. He was predeceased by his infant brother, Stanley; brother, Frank Mack; niece, Mary Thomson; nephew, Bobby Thomson; numerous aunts and uncles, including uncle Harry Mack; and his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Amateio and Josephine R. Vendetti who were dear to him. The family is grateful to the entire staff of The Pines at Utica, especially the personnel of the 3rd Floor for the love and respect they shared with Chuck. Visitation will be held Sunday from 2:00-4:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. A final blessing with Pastor David Ossenfort will be offered at 4:00 pm at the funeral home immediately upon conclusion of visitation. Interment will take place in St. Stanislaus and St. Casimir Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Mr. Charles J. "Chuck" Mack

June 13, 1936 - September 27, 2018