Hoosick – Charles E. Drake, Jr., 65, of Cottrell Road, Hoosick, NY, died on Tuesday, December 30, 2008, at his niece’s residence. A 1961 graduate of Hoosick Falls High School and a Navy veteran, Chuck worked for Condec in Schenectady, NY, in Saudi Arabia as an independent contractor and retired in 1999 from Nova Bus of Schenectady. He sponsored the Drakes Woman’s Softball team in Bennington, VT.
He is survived by children, Cindy Drake of Royal Palm Beach, FL, and Burton J. Drake of Louisville, KY, grandchildren, Joshua Corcuera and Tammy Drake, along with siblings, Daniel Drake and Dallas Chapones both of Hoosick Falls, NY.
A Memorial Service was held on Friday, January 2, 2009, at noon in the home of Dallas Chapones, 8 Carr St., Hoosick Falls. Inurnment took place on Tuesday, January 6, in the Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY, 12144. Arrangements were under the direction of the Robson-Reinfurt Funeral Home of Hoosick Falls.