Charles W. Maves
Victor, NY
Passed away on September 27, 2025 at age 95.
Predeceased by his beloved wife of 56 years Helene nee Bromhall,; son Edward “Ted”; siblings Ruby, Sidney(Ottsie), Norman(Margaret), Lois(Jack) Leigh, Sadie(Al) Mesler, Reginald “Ike” (Sarah), Jean, Vera(Roy) Bradley, June(Al) Cunningham, Roland “Butch”, Peter, Wayne “Bart”; In Laws Larry Beemer, Frank(Nettie) Bromhall and John Nagy.
Charles is survived by children Charles Jr. (Teresa) Maves, Debra “Susie” (Don) Blanding and Peter(Peggy) Maves; grandchildren Christopher Meehan, Matthew (Tracey Woodring) Meehan, Carly (Brian) Anderson, Jason Maves, Jordan (Kirstin) Maves, Jacob (Alexandria) Maves, Joshua (Rachel) Maves, Paul (Stephanie) Maves, Casey (Alicia) Maves, Cameron (Hannah) Maves, Ryan (Marianne) Maves and Nicole (Alex Tellier) Maves; great grandchildren Quinn Meehan, Drew and Emery Anderson, Charlotte, Nora and Carter Maves, Greyson and baby Maves, Jaden and Maya Maves, Mason and Gianna Maves, Malin Maves, Callen and baby Maves, Cecilia “Cece” and Theodore “Teddy” Maves, Carson Maves, Jameson and Jaxon Tellier ; brother Max(Beverly) Maves; sister’s Suzanne(Ron) Jones and Patricia Beemer; sister in law Pearl Maves, Paula Maves, Dorothy Maves, Margaret Ann Nagy and many nieces and nephews.
His greatest joy was his family especially becoming a Papa. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren beyond measure. His eyes lit up when one of the little ones walked in. He would always talk about growing up in a big loving family. He was one of sixteen children and shared so many wonderful stories and memories of a family he was proud of and loved so much. From his father he learned the art of carpentry whether shaping wood into something lasting or fixing what was broken, his hands were steady, skilled and generous. Whenever there was a broken toy, the grandkids would say “give it to Papa. He can fix anything”. Charlie was an avid golfer, starting a golf league 40 years ago at Wing Pheasant. His son and grandsons still golf in the league.
He owned a coffee business for many years, CW Maves Coffee. He made friends along the way, known as “Charlie the Coffee Man”. He was so proud of his service in the US Air Force, sharing many stories of the planes and his buddies that some becoming lifelong friends. He became a member of the American Legion Post 931. He was their Chaplin and was affectionately known as “Charlie Chaplin” by many. He moved his family to Victor in 1963. He loved his community and over the years became friends to so many, young and old. He was loved by many and will be greatly missed.
Contributions may be made American Legion Victor Post 931 (PO Box 131 Victor, NY 14564) in his memory.
A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday October 11th 1-4 p.m. at American Legion Post 256 Canandaigua, NY. Interment Private.
I’ll forever remember seeing him in The Victor Memorial Day Parade- with his big smile, & waving so proudly to all who yelled his name! Rest in peace Papa Maves! Thoughts & prayers to all xo
Susie Bowe
Uncle Chuck (I affectionately knew him by and called him “Uncle Snooky”) always had a friendly greeting, a funny story and was a joy to be around. You knew he loved and treasured his family, including his extended family, which has grown tremendously over the years.
He leaves a special legacy in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and I pray you all take comfort and joy in his memory.
Rest In Peace, Uncle Snooky!
Jerry Cunningham (one of many nephews),
Eugene, OR
I have so many wonderful memories growing up next to you. I loved the way Charlie and my dad would comically bicker back and forth over the tool in my dad’s garage. They laughed and told jokes over the back fence. Charlie was a wonderful person, father, husband, and friend.