Christopher H. Christ, Jr.
August 19, 1948 ~ June 27, 2006
Christopher H. Christ, Jr., 57, of Weirton, passed away Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at his home. Born August 19, 1948 in Steubenville, Ohio, he was the son of Anna Kuzenchak Christ of Steubenville and the late Christopher H. Christ, Sr. Christopher was preceded in death by his brother Thomas Michael Christ.
Christopher was a graduate of Wintersville High School and attended Kent State University. Christopher was currently working as a sales consultant at Team Toyota in Steubenville. He started his career 18 years ago at McKitrick-Harms Pontiac-GMC. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and the AHEPA Lodge. He was an avid golfer and supporter of Big Red High School and was the former golf coach at Madonna High School and girls’ basketball coach at Sacred Heart of Mary.
In addition to his mother, Christopher is survived by his wife Rita Figlioli Christ of Weirton whom he married June 4, 1988; son Ryan Michael Christ of Las Vegas, NV; daughter Alaina Marie Christ of Weirton; step-son Jason Anthony Figlioli and his wife Mandi of Burgettstown, PA; sisters in law Maria Grossi and her husband Richard of Paris, PA and Faye Christ of Wintersville, Ohio; brother in law Michael Figlioli and his wife Darlene of Aurora, OH; niece Melanie Riddle and her husband Patrick and great-niece Kyria Riddle all of Elm Grove, WV.
The family will receive friends Thursday 6-8PM and Friday 2-4 and 6-8PM at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. Additional visitation will also be held from 10AM until the 11AM Funeral Mass at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Reverend Father Dean Dimon will officiate. Interment will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Weirton.
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Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
Rita, We were very shocked when we read of your husbands passing. He was a very nice and pleasant man. Cherish the memories and good times that you had together. Sorry that we can not be there for you. May you rely on your faith during your time of grief.
Dear Ann, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Words seem to be inadequate in moments like this. Chris was always a friend to me and he was always loved by the Humes family. May the peace of God be with you. Peace and love, Mel Humes
Rita: I was deeply sadend to learn of Chris’ passing. We didn’t see each other often, but, I felt very close to him. May the good times and memories that you shared give you the strength to get through this very difficult time. We have one thing in this life that we can rely on, our family. I know that your family is strong and that they will always be there for you. With Deepest Sympathy, Love, Steve & Lynn Xintas
Rita, Ryan, Jason, Alaina & Mrs. C, My heart just aches for your loss. I wish I could be there for you now. Chris loved and was so proud of all of you. I love you.
Rita, Jason, Ryan, Alaina & Mrs. Christ: Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Chris was one-of-a-kind. I will never forget the great times we shared during the Holidays or watching the Steelers or on the golf course. I bought a new car from him on Tuesday. He met me in Youngstown and we had some iced tea while we completed the paperwork. Before leaving, he tossed some coins in my car and said something in Greek, explaining it was a Greek tradition to wish good luck with one’s new vehicle. On the way home, I called him to thank him for all his help. The last thing he said to me was, “That’s what friends are for”. And a great friend he was. I will keep those coins forever.
Rita, Ryan, Jason, Alaina & Aunt Anna, Words cannot express how sorry I am not only for your loss but for the loss we all are feeling. Christy was always so full of life and fun. Always with a smile on his face and words of kindness to everyone who knew and loved him. Whenever he visited us here in Baltimore my girls would get so excited to see their Theo Christy. Kelli always knew that it was a sure date for pizza. He has touched so many lives and brought joy to all of them. He will always be in our thoughts and you all will be in our constant prayers. Love, Harriet
Rita, Jason & Alaina: I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Chris. He was a truly nice person. I know you have a wonderfully strong family, depend upon them during this time of sorrow. I’m sorry I can’t be there at this time, but my heart and prayers are with you. Love to all of you.
Our deepest sympathies to your family, Chris was very dear to our papal Chris Vallas. He was a wonderful man.
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. It was always a pleasure dealing with Chris. Over the years he did a tremendous amount to help me in business and I will always be greatful to him. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Greg Castner
Dear Rita: My deepest sympathies in the passing of Chris. May you find peace and comfort in the love of your family and friends. Cherish the memories you hold close in your heart and let them live on always. Please call on Melissa or myself for anything. God Bless You. Michelle
MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY. I WORKED WITH CHRIS @ BIGGIO’S FOR 5 YEARS. IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO HAVE BEEN A PART OF HIS LIFE FOR THOSE YEARS. WE HAD A COMMON BOND HE BEING OF GREEK DESCENT AND OUR FAMILY BEING OF SERBIAN ORTHODOX DESCENT. AGAIN, MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. MEMORY ETERNAL. TERESA VUYAKOVICH
Rita, Ryan, Jason & Alaina and Aunt Ann, I am so sorry I can’t be there. Victor, Father Joseph, Tonya, Amy and I send our love and prayers. I hope this gives you some comfort to know Chris will be rememerded at St. Anthony’s Monastery and at St. Paisuis’s Monastery on Saturday. May his Memory be Eternal, may he rest with the Saints. Our love and prayers, elaine
Dear Ann & Ryan, Our hearts are heavy with the loss of a great son and father. The loss is felt throughout our family, as Chris has alway been consider a part. We will miss his laughter and his great love for life. Chris shared with us God’s greatest gift, his son, Ryan. Chris will live thru Ryan for us always. When Ryan smiles, Chris smiles, we all smile. We will always hold wonderful memories of Chris in our hearts.
Dear Ann & Ryan, Our hearts are heavy with the loss of a great son and father. The loss is felt throughout our family, as Chris has alway been consider a part. We will miss his laughter and his great love for life. Chris shared with us God’s greatest gift, his son, Ryan. Chris will live thru Ryan for us always. When Ryan smiles, Chris smiles, we all smile. We will always hold wonderful memories of Chris in our hearts.
We would like to express our deepest sympathy to all of your family. Chris always went out of his way to help his friends. We will miss him. God bless all of you. Sincerely, Carolyn and Pete Cesta
Mrs Anna Christ, You and your son were alway favorite patients of mine at Dr. Mahfood’s office. I’m so very sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God bless.
Dear Ann and Family, I will forever remember Chris—his great smile, his laugh,his love for life; all those things that made him “Christy”. Even though life took us on different paths, Katrina and Ryan keep us forever family. Ann, are such a gracious lady and words are so very inadequate at this time, but please know you are in my thoughts and prayers—today and always. With deepest sympathy, Becky
I worked with Chris for 4 years at McKitrick Harms Olds. In that short time I grew to respect and like Chris. I knew him as a rare individual with real class. I saw him last at a softball game in Mingo and as always he was offering to help as I was unemployed at the time. I too, shed a tear upon learning of his sudden death. His shoes will be hard to fill. He was a very special man. I will miss him.
Dearest Aunt Anna, Rita, Ryan, Alaina and Jason, Our HEARTFELT sympathy from ALL your family in Baltimore…We were shocked and overwhelmingly saddened to hear the awful news. Christy was a person who lived life to its fullest and who always had a smile on his face and laughter to share. My uncles Taso and Nicky called him “Charlie Antithero” from his funny antics here in Baltimore. Let’s all remember the fun times and good memories with him and somehow take comfort in the fact that he is an angel in his father’s and brother’s arms right now watching over all of us whose lives were touched by him…especially his grieving children, wife and mother. Baltimore will miss Christy, too!!!!!!! He’ll always be in our hearts!!! May his memory be eternal!!!!! All our love always, Your cousins, Maritsa & John Stamas and daughters
Rita, So sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. My smypathies to you and your family.
Our thoughts, love and prayers are with all of you at this very difficult time. Nick, Jennifer, Samantha, Nicholas and Michael Kosmas
Dear Christ family, Words just can’t say how sorry we are. We bought all of our cars from Chris for the past 12 yrs.The first time I went in there I seen what a great family man he was, with all his pictures on his desk and wall, and over the years we got to see how the kids grew. He was so proud to tell me all about you Rita and the kids.I also came out knowing how to play black jack and learned a few card tricks. he was great with the chips. Over the years it was so much fun buying a car from Chris, he was the most upbeat man.I just went in in april to tell Chris that my son branko was going to play football at BIG RED, that he would be 16 soon and needed a new car. Chris spent the whole day with Branko picking out the right car and told him it had to look good if he was going to play football at BIG RED and it does, he walked out with a 2007. Chris was the best at what ever he did. He told Branko he would be there for all his games. Chris was very proud of coach Reno and all the other coach that he said made a great team. I will pray every day for you and your family, that things will get stronger for you. Thoughts and prayers from, Nick, Lorie and Branko Busick
Our sincere condolences to your family at this time. It has been 2 1/2 weeks since the death of my father in-law Denny Sargeant and it was through him that I met Chris at the toyota dealership. It was your family that came to support my wife with the loss of her father and I wish I could be there to support yours. It was in the reciving line that I met Christopher’s mom and I will never forget the kind words that she expressed to us that day. The day before the viewing for Denny I visited the toyota dealership with my three kids hoping to see Christopher and to say Hello. My father in-law was a repeat customer for him at the dealership, but Christopher was away at a toyota seminar. Christopher may not be with us in the physical realm of things but we will always have good memorys of him and his pleasant smile. I know without a doubt in my mind that Christopher and Denny are in the company of each other and in peace. They were friends in this life and the thereafter. May God really bless you all real good and may he send you the Angels of Peace. 2nd Corinthians 5:17 Sincerely, David and Amber Umphlett and the kids.
Rita and Family, I am so sorry for your loss, I only found out on Friday when I went into Kaufmann’s late shift. You will be in my prayers. The one thought that made me smile is Chris is with Jeff keeping him company.
Dear Christ family, We are so sorry to hear about Chris.We have been a loyal customer of his for 13 years.He is such a wonderful guy and great friend he was a wonderful guy to deal with. We are praying for you and your family through this hard time. He is sadly missed by our whole family.We are so glad we got the chance to meet and deal with such a caring,wonderful guy.
I used to work in the print department of OfficeMax. Chris always made my day when he would come in to get pictures printed. He was always in a great mood with a smile on his face. Although I have not worked there for nearly 2 years, when I think back of the good times I had there and what I miss, seeing Chris, usualy accompanied by his daughter, and always beaming with pride over his children, always come to mind. I would like the family to know that your in my thoughts and prayers at this sad time and that my heart truely goes out to you. He will be missed very much. God Bless, Cathy Boilegh-Lucas
Ann, I was shocked and saddened by the news of Christy’s death. He has been a part of our family for so long, we will greatly miss him. He will alway be close in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers as you will be also. God be with you at this time and always, Love,Dorothy
Dear Mom and Family, My heart aches for our loss. I am so sorry I can’t be there, but please know I am with you in spirit and heart. Your family has always been my family and I cherish our memories and love. Chris shared a part of his life with me which I will always hold dear to my heart. Love always, Carlene
We are deeply saddened for your loss. Chris was a good man, a gentleman, the kind of man who was genuine and exemplified the true traits of a father and husband. We regret and are very sorry we were not able to pay our respects in person, you all are always in our hearts and thoughts.
Dear Aunt Annie (Tetta), Rita and Family, We were so saddened and very sorry to hear about Chris. We were on vacation in Myrtle Beach and just returned today. I work with Cindy and Aunt Annie has always been so very special to me. I just saw Chris when Denny Sargeant passed away and he was there for his family through such rough times. We really thought so much of Chris. He was always ready to do anything for anyone with that beautiful winning smile. He will be sorely missed by all. We will keep all of you close in our hearts and prayers always. Most sincerely, Marianne and Sam DiFabbio and Sons
Dear Aunt Anna and family: You have my deepset sympathy in the loss of our “Christy”. He always had a smile and kind word. His laughter was infectious. He will be truly missed by all. You are all in my prayers. Love, Irene
Our deepest sympathies. May God bless you Chris & your family…… Dino, Francesca & Nicholas
Christy, you were the light of Shawn’s eye. When you would call him his spirits would lift sky high. We will always remember the good times we shared and all the things that you did for us and all your friends. God needed another angel. We love you.
To the Christ Family, Our deepest sympathy on Chris’s passing away. Hewas truly a wonderful person and will be sorely missed. May your memories be a comfort to you all. Wewere not in town to pay our respectsin person, but our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he rest inpeace.
To the Christ Family, I was so saddened to hear about the loss of Chris. My prayers go out to all of his family. Chris was such a wonderful friend. He had a smile that was so contagious and was always the life of the party. He will be missed tremendously by all that had the pleasure of knowing him. God Bless, Linda Sweitzer DiLorenzo originally from Steubenville- presently- Schenectady, N.Y.
Chris was a very dear friend of our family. My father (Denny) and I used to go downtown and visit with Chris all the time. My father and mother (Mo) always bought there vehicles from Chris, because; they couldn’t trust anyone else. I also worked with Chris down at Mckitrick’s Harms Olds for a few years. Chris had the pleasure of meeting my wife(Sofia) and my son (Gabriel). Chris always was like a second father to me with all the advice he gave to me. My heart and sincere sympathy goes out to Chris’s Mother (Anna Kuzenchak), Wife, and the rest of the Family. May God Bless You.
It has been over 16 years since my cousin Christy has passed. WOW, 16 years and I still think of his everyday. I loved him so much!
It has been over 16 years since my cousin Christy has passed. WOW, 16 years and I still think of him every day . I loved him so much!
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24 year s have past and I still pray everyday fo r the christ family. Fat cat