Obituary of Dr. Charles G. Kalko

Dr. Charles G. Kalko, a well-respected Neurosurgeon, age 64, died on Monday, June 14, 2004 at his home in Green Brook. Born in Romania, Charles came to the United States in 1967. He lived in Pittsburgh, PA and Plainfield before residing in Green Brook for the past 15 years. He received his Medical Degree in 1963 from the University of Bucharest; in 1968 his Residency in General Surgery from Kings County Medical Center; in 1971 he received his Neurosurgical Residency in Pediatrics from the University of Pittsburgh; in 1971 he also became the Chief Resident in Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh; on March 1974 he received his licensed to practice in NJ. Dr. Kalko maintained a private practice in Edison as a Neurosurgeon for many years. In 1979 he became a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons. He belonged to the North American Spine Society, American Medical Association, NJ Neurological Society, NJ Medical Society, Neurological Anesthesia Society, Middlesex County Medical Society, American Assoc. of Neurological Surgeons, Neurosurgical Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves. Dr. Kalko was a very active member of the US National Aerobatic Glider Society. He received numerous awards including the 2003 US National Glider Aerobatic Championship. He was an avid sportsman with a great passion for motor sports racing. He is predeceased by his father Charles Kalko. He is survived by his wife, Marti J. Latshaw Kalko of Green Brook; his mother, Mrs. Zita Gerecz Kalko of Budapest, Hungary; his sister, Dr. Ildiko Kalko of New Mexico, 1 niece and 2 nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 18th at 11 a.m. in the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 716 Watchung Avenue, Plainfield with Rev. Robert Martin officiating. There also will be a Memorial Flyover held on Saturday, June 19th at 2 p.m. at the Cold Springs Airport in Honesdale, PA in his memory. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the North America Spine Society (NASS) Annual Research Fund Department 77-6663 Chigago, IL 60678-6663 "In memory of Dr. Charles Kalko" Contact (if needed) Karen 815-675-0021