Obituary of Charles I. Gridley

Charles I. Gridley, 66, of Albany passed away on April 26, 2016 at his residence. He was born on May 28, 1949 and was a son of the late Harold and Elsie Lash Gridley. Charles graduated from Cortland High School, attended Paul Smith College and Plattsburg State College, he received a Bachelor's degree from Plattsburg State College. He was a member and Deacon of Delmar Reformed Church, board member of Albany Area Council of Churches, and a ward leader of Albany Republican City Committee, and Cortland YMCA men's club. Charles was a free-lance writer for the Amsterdam Evening Recorder. Charles is survived by his sister Cheryl Darling. He is predeceased by his brother in law Donald Darling Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, May 3 at 11:00 AM in McGraw Cemetery. Wright-Beard Funeral Home, Inc. 9 Lincoln Ave., Cortland has been entrusted with the arrangements. Memorial contributions can be made to Cortland County Historical Society, 25 Homer Ave, Cortland, NY 13045 or Cortland Free Library, 32 Church St., Cortland, NY 13045