Charles Austin Obituary, Death – On July 1, 2023, Charles John Austin, who was 57 years old at the time, was reported missing and never heard from again. Despite the fact that Charles was born in Albany, he spent his childhood in the nearby town of Coeymans. He settled in Coxsackie in his later years and made that town his permanent residence. In his earlier years, he was well-known throughout the world of blacktop as a living legend for his knowledge in paving and all issues pertaining to blacktop, and he was liked by everyone in the community.
His knowledge in paving and all matters pertaining to blacktop made him a living legend. This reputation is a direct result of his extensive knowledge of paving and all matters pertaining to blacktop. After he retired, he became known as the Earlton Hill MacGyver when he accepted a position as the Maintenance Manager at Earlton Hill Campground. In this role, he oversaw the campground’s general upkeep. His son CJ believes that not only was he the best outdoorsman overall, but that he was also the best hunter and the second-best fisherman (only because CJ is the first).
He imparted all of his wisdom and experience upon his kid, who later reflected that the experience had “taught him how to become a real man.” His mother-in-law, “Maggret,” his aunt Carol Kane, and his grandparents, Charles and Mary Vagele, all passed away before Charles did. His father, Jere Austin, and the person who loved him the most, his sister Mary Beth “Berta Joe” Pelton, also passed away before Charles did.
In addition to Charles, his sister Mary Beth “Berta Joe” Pelton and his mother-in-law, who was known as “Maggret,” passed away before him. A good number of Charles’s other relatives have likewise left this world in the past few years. Those who were left behind to remember him include his wife of 33 years, Stephanie; his son, CJ Austin; his stepson, AJ Court; his step granddaughter, Tyler Court; his mother, Joan Austin; his siblings, Deborah (Lenny) Leonardo, Susan Pelton, Jeff (Helen) Pelton, the brother that always had his back; Shawn (Julie) Austin, Lynn Farrin, Dani (Jen) Ramirez and Carmita Figueroa; and
