GOUVERNEUR - Charles Richard Hughto, age 82 passed away on November 5, 2026 with his loving family by his side while under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley. A private graveside service will be held at Hailesboro Cemetery with Rev. Kevin R. Kitto officiating. Arrangements are under the care and guidance of Frary Funeral Home, 33 Park Street, Gouverneur.
Charles was born on July 8, 1944 in Gouverneur, the son of Howard and Marjorie (Bacon) Hughto Moon. He attended school in Gouverneur. On July 3, 1965 he married his soulmate Sally Sawyer in Spraugeville. Charlie worked for Civies Steel Corporation for 2 years, St. Joe Minerals for 20 years, he also worked for the Town of Diana as a snow plow driver for 10 years.
Charlie is survived by his wife Sally of 61 years, his children, Raymond of Harrisville, and Melanie Marquez of Florida, a half sister Patricia (Moon) Brown of Harrisville, grandchildren Zachary (Bryttnie) Hughto of Richville, Joshua (Brooke) Hughto, of Harrisville, Colby (Payton White) of Hermon, Anthony Marquez of Gouverneur, Miquel (Bethany) Marquez of Gouverneur, Catalina (Joey) Bush of Sackets Harbor, Camila (Connor) Roberts of Gouverneur and nine great grandchildren. He is predeceased by Howard Hughto, Marjorie Moon, his step father Raymond Moon.
Charlie and Sally spent 11 years going to Florida for the winter months, he enjoyed traveling and they have taken five cruises to the Caribbean. Charlie enjoyed classic cars and he was a member of the North Country Street Stuff Car club. Most of all Charlie enjoyed spending time with his family, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Memorial donations in Charlie’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Family and friends are invited to share stories and condolences with Charlie’s family at www.fraryfuneralhome.com.