Chuck McCann, 90, founder of local real estate development business, Update Company, died Dec. 28, 2022.

Chuck founded the Schletty-McCann Painting and Update Company, both of which were located at 970 Raymond Ave. for many years. Schletty-McCann at one time was one of the largest painting contractors in the state. Update Company has renovated and or built 13 buildings in the Midway area. Notable projects include Midtown Commons on University Avenue, The Foundry on Raymond, 2325 Endicott — which now holds the Urban Growler.

Chuck was an avid supporter of the Midway area and St. Anthony Park. He served on the St. Anthony Park Community Council, and was president of the Midway Chamber of Commerce. He also served as Winter Carnival Prince of the West Wind in the 1990s.

He is survived by wife, Terry, four children, 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

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