Charles E. Swanson

February 24, 1928 - January 22, 2019

Charles E. Swanson, 90, of Camillus passed away Tuesday, January 22nd at home.  Born in Syracuse, he grew up in Westvale and graduated from Solvay High School, Cornell University's College of Engineering, and the University of Michigan, where he received his M.B.A. Chuck served overseas in the Air Force during the Korean War. In 1958 he became a Certified Public Accountant.  He worked in public accounting for Stover, Butler & Murphy, CPA's and later for Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Co. where he retired as Managing Partner of the Syracuse office in 1980. After that, he was VP of Finance for the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New York, and a part owner of Gallinger Real Estate.  He volunteered for countless charities over the years and was on the board of many healthcare-groups including Syracuse Cerebral Palsy, American Red Cross of Central New York, and the Visiting Nurse Association of Central New York.  There was no formal retirement for him as he continued as a business consultant for many organizations in the Syracuse area and provided a steady hand of wisdom and insight to guide many who called him a true friend.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Joan; a daughter; Sarah Swanson and her husband Patrick Barry; a son Erik Swanson and his wife Janis Staggs; and grandchildren Kirk Swanson, Elizabeth Barry, Kyle Swanson, and Kristina Barry.       There will be no calling hours and services are private. Burial with military honors will be held in Lakeview Cemetery, Skaneateles. Arrangements by B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, Camillus.   In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Grand Central Station, PO Box 4777, New York, NY 10163.  https://www.michaeljfox.org/get-involved/donation2.php Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com