Charles Brooks (CB) Slutzky

Charles Brooks (CB) Slutzky, 79, passed away on February 27, 2023, at his home.
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Charles B Slutzky was born January 20, 1944, in Albany NY to Israel (Izzy) Slutzky, the founder of Hunter Mountain ski resort and Goldye Honigsbaum .

He graduated from Boston University and joined his father’s construction company, I. & O. A. Slutzky, specializing in building bridges. He built and repaired numerous bridges in New York State. He was also President of Hunter Mountain Ski Resort until it was sold in 2016. He retired at that time.

Charles was an enthusiastic art and music lover. His special passion was classical opera, Puccini and Verdi in particular. He loved to frequent the Metropolitan Opera and Broadway musicals. He enjoyed New York City and everything it has to offer. He loved traveling to Europe and Great Britain.

He enjoyed skiing, practiced yoga and pilates. His latest hobby was playing Petangue with his French friends and he often surprised them by winning the game.

Charles was a very compassionate, giving person and donated to many charities. He was always great company, his charm and humor were appreciated by many. Charles was always extremely punctual, and honest to a fault. He was very reliable and always a man of his word.

CB is survived by his wife Natalia (Natasha) Davidian Slutzky, his children, William and Rebecca, daughter in law Shannon, grandchildren Owen and Jasmine, brother David and numerous cousins.
Charles was predeceased by his parents Izzy and Goldye, brother Michael, and daughter Tiffany.

Funeral services will take place on Wednesday March 1 at 12PM in Hunter Synagogue at 7879 Main St Hunter NY

Donations can be made to
St. Jude Children Research Hospital online at www.stjude.org with dedication to Charles B Slutzky
or to Shriners Children’s Hospitals at www.lovetotherescue.org
in memory of Charles B Slutzky.

“Our dearests never die, they just stop walking among us”( Ukrainian song)