Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Elvira (Elly) Presnell; his maternal grandparents, Amanual and Lydia Fernandez; his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Ruby Presnell; and his best friend of 20 years Roma Malik.
Chris is survived by his father, Tommy Presnell; his sister and her husband, Jennifer and William Pettit; and two nieces and nephew, Kaitlyn and Darren Smith and Ashley Pettit.
Chris graduated from Danbury High School in 1994 where he played on the soccer team. He graduated from the college at St. Thomas Aquanis with a degree in communication, where he was also a member of the soccer team.
Chris worked for Soloman Community. Chris was a member of the VFW post 149 axillary and a soccer coach for Danbury youth soccer. He was very passionate about coaching and seeing the kids skills grow. He loved soccer and UCONN men’s basketball.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00am on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at St. Peter Church, Danbury, CT with the Rev. Gregg Mecca, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be private.
Directly following the mass, a reception will be held at the VFW Post 149, 5 Byron St., Danbury, CT.
Friends will be received from 5:00 - 8:00pm on Friday, March 24, 2023 at the Green Funeral Home, 57 Main St., Danbury, CT.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Chris' name may be made to the VFW Post 149 Scholarship Fund, 5 Byron St., Danbury, CT 06810.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.thegreenfuneralhome.com for the Presnell family.
