Charles Richard (Charlie) Hynninen of Aquebogue died October 2, 2014. He was 82 years old.
Although he was a long time Long Islander, he spent many years as a young boy in Finland, his parents’ home country, and was proud to consider himself a Finn. He enjoyed his time as a wrestler at Amityville High School and Hofstra College.
Hynninen had a successful career as a municipal bond trader in New York City. In his free time, he was an avid antique collector and loved refinishing furniture.
Hynninen took pride in his family. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Gail; his two children, Brett and Kiera; his daughter-in-law, Mariana; his grandson, Ricky; his sister-in-law, Joan; his brother-in-law, Herb; his cousin, Tom and his aunt in Finland, Sylvi.
A memorial service is set for Saturday, October 11 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Reginald Tuthill Funeral Home in Riverhead.
As Charlie was an avid animal lover, the family requests memorial donations be made to Kent Animal Shelter in Calverton, N.Y.
