Charles B. Colton

Biography

Charles B. Colton was a devoted businessman who navigated New York’s shifting economic tides with principled dedication and a careful attention to detail. Colleagues praised his informative guidance, calm temperament, and commitment to making his establishments places of fairness.

He supported charitable ventures quietly and encouraged younger associates to pursue integrity along with ambition. Now resting at Green-Wood Cemetery, his memory remains tied to a life of conscientious enterprise and civic care.