Chris, 

It’s been 6 years and I still can’t believe your not here on the pool patio with me.  The grill is on, the pool is open, the cold beer and hot tub awaits and your chair is empty and missing you - like all of us. 

Today is the first day of summer and I celebrate it in your name. Because you were always like summer - full of life and ready to party.  

Chris & I would have jaws dropped as we shared stories of being RAISED ITALIAN, so many things in common with our upbringing... he is the same age of my son and was raised "OLD SCHOOL" as was I and passed down to my son as well...The 3 of us had lunch one say at Eat & Park, I suddenly felt out numbered as they shared their stories of how their MOM's were, possibly forgetting I was in the room:) LOL! neither seeming to care one bit... I just sat, listened and smiled that Motherly smile of pride... Knowing that us mothers did right by our sons as when they were sharing their stories, they was laughter, no anger, no regrets... just laughter & Love for their Mothers.... One of my greatest moments with Chris & My son! We had a bond that will NEVER be broken... He loves his family and his Mother was and always will be he one true love! 
God Bless you all who are saddened by his much too soon passing... May God continue to shower us all with his Mercy & Amazing Grace!  

I will always remember Chris by his personality never afraid to try anything, like the time he played indoor soccer with us because we needed another player and had never played before! Then there were all the times we would go out and go bowling. the bar that was inside that has a dj playing and Chris would jump right in and get everyone to start danceing! That is the thing I will miss the most about Chris, NO FEAR!!!! Love you Chris!!!