Charles "Charlie" Schadow

February 24, 2017

Charles “Charlie” Schadow Sr. 69 of Hope, NY passed away peacefully with his loved ones by his side on February 24, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Gloversville, NY, he is the son of the late William Schadow and Doris (Hindes) Schadow. He is also pre-deceased by his brother William E. Schadow. Charlie is a Johnstown graduate who later attended CTS driving school for his CDL licensing proceeding on to his dream of driving tractor trailers. Right out of CTS school he was driving 18 wheelers across country for RISS International, followed by North American. Eventually missing his family enough that he gave up the “Big Rigs” and driving across country to be home with his family and drove locally for Lexington Center and work in the stock room. Retiring from Lexington Center in 2011. He loved his family with all he had! He also enjoyed casinos, traveling to Las Vegas, collecting coins, fishing, target practice with his grandson and relaxing on his computer. Charlie had a heart of gold that would do anything for anybody and would give the shirt off his back. Charlie is survived by his children Charles T. Schadow Jr.(Charlotte, NC), Kimberly M.(Richard) Tomlinson Jr (Broadalbin, NY), Jessica L. Schadow (Colonie, NY), Grandson Nikolas C. Tomlinson, Granddaughter Katera L. Edwards and significant other Marianne Metacarpa. Other survivors include his significant others children John (Jane) Metacarpa, Cathy (Mike) Eriole, David Metacarpa & their children Emily, David, Andrew, Sarah, Johnny and Molly. Jackie Campbell who was like another daughter, who in turn loved him unconditionally. Per Charlies request no services will be held and immediate cremation will take place. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mountain Valley Hospice, 108 Steele Ave., Gloversville, NY 12078. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Northville Funeral Service. Condolences may be made to the family online at www.northvillefuneralservice.com.