Charles ("Charlie") Francis Vachris (February 19, 1939 – October 7, 2014) was an American civil engineer and politician, and was the founder and head of Vachris Engineering, PC.
Charles Francis Vachris | |
|---|---|
| Trustee of Flower Hill, New York | |
| In office 1988–1990 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 19, 1939 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Died | October 7, 2014 (aged 75) Munsey Park School, Munsey Park, New York, United States |
| Resting place | Nassau Knolls Cemetery, Port Washington, New York, United States |
| Spouse | Evelyn |
| Children | 5 |
| Education | Chaminade High School |
| Alma mater | Yale University Columbia University |
| Occupation | Civil engineer; politician |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Army Corps of Engineers |
| Rank | Captain |
Life and career
editEarly life and education
editVachris was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 19, 1939.[1][2]
For high school, Vachris attended Chaminade High School in Mineola, New York, which he graduated from in 1957.[1] It was there where he met his wife, Evelyn Gaye Vachris (born Kruetzer).[1][2] In high school, Vachris played on his school's football team.[3]
For college, he attended Yale University's honors college as an engineering major and graduated in 1961; Vachris also played on the school's basketball team.[1][4] For his masters, Vachris went to Columbia University and earned his masters in Engineering in 1968.[1]
Military service
editVachris served in the Army Corps of Engineers and was stationed at Fort Knox.[5] He was honorably discharged from the military as a Captain.[5]
Career
editVachris Engineering
editVachris founded and headed Garden City-based Vachris Engineering, PC in 1982.[6] Before founding the firm, he had worked in a construction company owned by his family.[6]
In 2014, Vachris voluntarily donated personal and corporate services for the engineering of a new basketball court at the Flower Hill Village Park.[1][6][7][8]
Political career
editAs a resident of the village of Flower Hill, New York, Vachris served as a village trustee from 1988 to 1990, and also served on its planning board and ethics board until his passing.[1]
Vachris also served as Flower Hill's village engineer for many years.[1]
Death and legacy
editVachris died of a heart attack at the age of 75 on October 7, 2014, while playing basketball at the Munsey Park Elementary School in Munsey Park, New York.[1][6] He is buried at Nassau Knolls Cemetery in Port Washington, New York.[1]
The basketball court at the Flower Hill Village Park is dedicated to Vachris.[1][6]
Personal life
editAt the time of his death, Vachris had lived in Flower Hill for roughly 45 years.[1] He and his wife, Evelyn, had 5 children and 11 grandchildren.[1][2] At the time of his death, Vachris resided at the family's home at 42 Dogwood Lane in Flower Hill.[2]
Vachris was an avid fan and player of basketball, and would play the game until his death.[1][2][4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Eidler, Scott (October 17, 2014). "Flower Hill Village Engineer Charles Vachris". Newsday. pp. A46 – via ProQuest.
- ^ a b c d e "Charles Francis Vachris". yale1961.org. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "CHAMINADE ROUTS IONA PREP BY 33-12; Vachris Tosses 4 Touchdown Passes, 3 to Eisenhauer-- St. Francis Wins, 12 to 0 Cooney, Ratkowski Score St. Peter's Prep Wins". The New York Times. 1956-10-22. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ a b "Charles Vachris College Stats". College Basketball at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ a b c Johnson, Elizabeth (2014-10-14). "Charles F. Vachris". Manhasset Press. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ a b c d e f "Charles F. Vachris, Engineer and Former Moles President, Dies at 75". www.enr.com. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "Flower Hill Village Newsletter – Summer 2014" (PDF). Flower Hill, New York. 2014. Retrieved 2020-06-25.
- ^ "Senator Martins & Village of Flower Hill Open New Community Basketball Court". NY State Senate. 2014-07-07. Retrieved 2021-06-25.