Dearest Chris, 
It’s been 6 years but I remember that Tuesday I got the phone call (when I was babysitting your nephew & niece) like it was yesterday…. So devastating & so very sad… 
We all miss you so much & it’s still a very hard day for all of us!!!
Your 2nd nephew was born the day before your birthday and is named after you!! What a pistol he is!!! You would have enjoyed him & he would have loved you, too!! 
I hope you are RIP, dear Chris, and we will see you again some day in the other side. Much love & big hugs… You are always in our hearts!!! 💔

Chris, it’s me again. I just saw all those incredible pictures of you with family and friends. It makes me so very sad that you aren’t here playing with & enjoying Gavin, Ava, & Evan Christopher, who is named after you! You had so much to offer them & I know Gavin was old enough to know who you are. He misses his Uncle Chris, too. Such a sad day for so many people. 💔💔💔💔Love you Sweetie! XO

Chris, it’s been 4 years since you left us…💔You are in our hearts and we all miss you!  I see cardinals outside Jackie & John’s house when I’m babysitting, and I tell the kids I think that is YOU visiting us!!! It’s comforting for me & I think for them, too! You are still with us, Sweetie! I pray you are happier in Heaven than you were here on earth.  We love you!!! ❤️

We are all so sad today, Chris, as we mark your first year of not being with us... You are loved & missed more than you know! I hope you are happy in Heaven! Always, “Ma Lynn” & Grant XO

My condolences to Chris' family and friends.  I was so sad and shocked to learn of his passing.  He was my date to the senior prom and I was his to his jr prom.  Even though we lost touch over the years he will be attached to the memory of those very special events from high school forever.  The whole group of us had so much fun together! RIP Chris

I will never forget that whenever Chris would drive up to see his mom and family in Jersey, he would always stop by and see my son
Joey.  I would see his blue car parked in the driveway and socialize with Joey and I would come out to see him and there he was in the driveway with his arms out stretched wide to me and say, "Hi, there,  Mrs. Renda ",  standing by his shiny blue car with a smile from ear to ear and embrace me and a big kiss.  We will all miss you Chris dearly and will think of all your visits and the laughs  we had with you;  fondly and loving memory always, Mr. & Mrs. Michael Renda.


To Chris and family. My condolences to you. So sad to hear of his passing. I can not pretend to understand the hurt you are feeling,  he is in a better place now. The girls and I (Jordan and Juliet) remember him fondly. They thought of him as an Uncle and we are just so sad. He had such a great character and warm heart.  I'm thankful for the stories and photos we will have of him forever. He was a great man and will be missed by many. 
Lisa Meerdink (Maloney, Witman)

To Chris's entire family, our deepest condolences.
Chris was the cool big brother with an awesome room full of cool posters. John, you were (and remain) one of my best friends from childhood, from that select small circle from good old Readington. And with that came automatic respect for big brother Chris. He was a V.I.P.  We hung out so much that your parents were mine and mine were yours. It felt like one big family when I look back.
Last I saw him was at your wedding. His smile was just as warm as ever. His humor was just as sharp as ever and I continued to appreciate his wit and perspective on things via Facebook though sadly being abroad, I have not been able to get back to NC since you married. 
He will live on forever in the memory, hearts and minds of so many. Love, 
Michael Stypa & Family

I am so sorry for your loss. I met him a few times and he was a super nice person. I know everyone will miss him, but he is in a better place. You and your family will be in my prayers. 

John, I was so saddened to hear about Chris.  He use to live next door to me and such a wonderful neighbor and friend.  He would come over for a visit or to help me rake leaves.  One year we shared holiday turkey leftovers and had a great evening.  He was so excited and loved your kids dearly and Winston too.  This just breaks my heart and I am so very sad inside.  My deepest sympathies to you and your family.  He will be missed!  ❤️

I worked with Chris's mother Pat at J&J and my heart breaks to hear of her beloved son's passing.  No words can express the pain when you lose a child.  I understand.  I will pray for Pat, John and her family's comfort.  God Bless, Lydia

There are not enough words to describe Chris or my love and friendship to him. We were always there for each other. He was my bestest “dude friend “ no matter how long we didn’t talk, he was always there. Whenever I called. He answered. He always lifted my spirits. I met him when he was 17.. we’ve been friends ever since. The look on our faces when we both walked into the Tampa hiring site was insane! I know you!! Doooooood!  Gosh. I love you. You will be with me forever.

John,

I know how much you love your brother. Before you and I met, you, your brother, and myself attended the same concert. When we realized this, I knew your brother would be awesome based on his music choices alone. I'm sad I never got to meet him even though we lived so close to each other. My heart goes out to you and your family.

May you find peace soon.

Sincerely, 

Derek Douglas 

There are no words for your loss. 
May you find comfort in your memories and each other .
Sending strenth and love  .❤  

Tom and I are so saddened by the passing of Chris.  He was a great friend to our son and we have many good memories of them together. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. May he Rest In Peace.



Chris, I'm so glad we are related... We love you, Sweetie, and our hearts are breaking.  Rest in peace, dearest Chris. 
Always, ”Ma” & Grant XO



Chris was the coolest cousin. Life won’t be the same without him. 

Love ya man. Rest in peace.
Charlotte

I always appreciated how friendly Chris was, even though we barely saw each other in the last 30 years.  I'm so grateful he called me up to have lunch back home in Jersey a few years ago.  Peace, my brother.

Chris was a very close friend of my husband’s, and because of his nature, he cared not just about him, but about me and our children as well even though we didn’t see him often due to living far from each other. When he came to visit he was incredibly sweet to our kids. I will remember that about him - his caring nature and his sweetness. He will be dearly missed.

Chris lived in my mother's neighborhood.  He was a really nice guy and very pleasant to chat with.  Please accept our condolensces.  
The Gillis Family

John,
So sorry about your brothers passing.
Ross and I are sorry for your pain.
I have no idea what else to say .
Laurie Cherico

Prayers and thoughts are with Chris' family and friends. He was always a caring and thoughtful person. It was an honor to have known him. May Chris rest in peace, and his family find comfort in his memories.  

OBITUARY

Christopher Patrick Hartman

2 November, 1978 – 22 July, 2019

Brown-Wynne Funeral Home

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