Oakland, CA- Dr. Charles Alan Flinton, 59, formerly of Saratoga Springs, died peacefully at his residence in Oakland, CA on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.

Born on June 8, 1965 in Saratoga Springs to Ralph M. and Shirley Bruso Flinton. Chuck was a 1983 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School where he excelled at wrestling, lacrosse and football. He received his Bachelor's Degree from SUNY Stony Brook and his PhD from the California Institute of Integral Studies and founded The San Francisco Forensics Institute.

He participated in several Rallies for Rangers, traveling to Mongolia, Nepal, Chile and Argentina. Chuck loved traveling with his family, riding dirt bikes with his sons and teaching them about "good "music and "great" literature. His absence will certainly leave many holes in the hearts of those who loved him and all will miss his sense of humor and kindness.

In addition to his parents of Saratoga Springs, he is survived by his wife, Meera Desai; his two sons and best friends, Lucas and Arjuna; one brother, Thomas; two sisters Jo-Anne and Tina; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Calling hours will be held from 4-7pm on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at the historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

Burial will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations may be made in his name to Saratoga Springs Pop Warner at  P.O. Box 3251, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.