Charles Gordon Marchesi

Longtime Hillsboro resident, Mr. Charles Gordon Marchesi, 76, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Tuality Healthcare Hospital in Hillsboro, Ore.
Charles was born October 5, 1946, to Charles and Jeanne Martin Marchesi in Washington, where he was raised. He graduated from Washington High School and furthered his education by obtaining a bachelor’s degree at Wilmington College.
In 1971, Charles married Mary Kughn in Washington. They moved to San Diego, Calif. for 15 years before making Hillsboro their home in 1992.
Charles had worked at US Bank for over 20 years until his retirement.
Charles was a member of the Orenco Presbyterian Church serving as the treasurer of the Deacon Board. He was an avid reader and loved history.
“Charlie always remained calm. You never had to worry about him being angry or disappointed with you. In his eyes, if you shared a memory or a moment with him you were family and it stuck with him. He made sure to bring others together and to continue traditions, which created some of the best memories for each and every one of us,” wrote the family.
Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kughn Marchesi in 2019; parents, Charles and Jeanne Marchesi; and brother in-law, James Cole.
He is survived by his son, Gino “Nick” Marchesi of Beaverton, Ore.; grandson, Trey Marchesi and his mother, Elizabeth Schwartz; grandsons, Gino Nicholas Marchesi and Christopher Andersson; and granddaughters, Ryann Gianna Marchesi, Meghann “Andy” and Madison Andersson, all of Beaverton, Ore. and their mother, Melyssa Herrall; brother, Richard Marchesi of Spain; sister, Nancy Cole of Virginia Beach, Va.; and brother and sister-in-law, Randall and Nancy Marchesi of Washington.
A celebration of Charlie’s life was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 4, in Orenco Presbyterian Church, 6420 NE Oelrich Street, Hillsboro, OR 97124. Charles was laid to rest with his wife in a private family ceremony at the Fir Lawn Memorial Park in Hillsboro, Ore.
Uncle Charlie will be missed by his nieces and nephews.