Christian Thomas Van Hise

To live in the hearts, minds and souls of those we left behind is not to die.

It is with fond memories and hurting souls that we mourn the passing of Christian Thomas Van Hise. Chris passed away peacefully on April 25, 2026, at the age of 58, surrounded by family and friends. Chris was born in Danbury, Connecticut, on October 6, 1967, one of six children of Maureen Van Hise and Jon Van Hise (deceased). He is survived by his wife, Denise Fair Van Hise, his daughter, Hannah Christine Van Hise, and his son, Matthew David Van Hise, and siblings, David (wife Cindy) Van Hise, Laura Van Hise, Daniel (wife Barbara) Van Hise, Holly Van Hise (deceased) and Jennifer Maltby. Brothers-in-law Richard (wife Gloria) Fair, Jerry (wife Pat) Fair, Jeff Fair, and Tim (wife BJ) Fair and many nieces and nephews on both sides.

Chris received his J.D. from the University of Dayton and held a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Rhode Island. He practiced law as a tireless advocate, with humility, devotion and respect for the legal profession and the clients he served. Chris was a renaissance man with a myriad of interests ranging from law, civil engineering, music and theater, and embraced life and celebrated everyone and anyone that he was with. He was devoted to his family, friends, community, profession, colleagues and faith. His sense of humor, genuine spirit and authenticity will be missed by all.

Chris’s family and friends will gather in his honor and remembrance on May 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., for a Memorial Mass at Incarnation Catholic Church, 2901 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34239, followed by a reception/Celebration of Life at South Gate Community Center, 3145 Southgate Circle, Sarasota, FL 34239.

If sending flowers as expressions of sympathy, please send to the church.

Donations in memoriam may be made to American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or SOCKS - Save our Cocker Spaniels (Saveourcockerspaniels.org)