Charles J. Backus Obituary
Charles J. Backus, born on November 9, 1947, passed away on August 21, 2026. Charles leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles J. Backus to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sandra Backus; his grandson Mason Gechell; his parents, Charles Backus and Florence Backus; and his siblings, Georgette Romanelli (late John), James Backus (Catherine), Patricia Todaro (late Joseph) and Theodore Backus (Leona).
He is survived by: his children, Charlene Gechell (Nick), Charles Backus Jr., Bob Gilson and Mark Gilson (Lisa); his grandchildren, Nicholas Gechell, Bailey Gechell, Riley Vertino, Natalie Backus, Brady Backus, Jacob Gilson, Kylie Gilson and Brett Gilson; his great grandchildren, Louis Vertino III, Sophia Vertino and Landon Hall; and his siblings, Lorraine Peters (late Anthony) and Lawrence David Backus (Kathleen). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the John J Kaczor Funeral Home, Inc. (5453 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg, NY 14075). A memorial service was held on Saturday, August 29th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the John J. Kaczor Funeral Home, Inc. (5453 Southwestern Blvd, Hamburg, NY 14075).
