He was born in Norwalk, CT on February 9, 1960. Chris graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology from Florida State University. He served in the Navy for several years, then in the Navy Reserve, from which he retired as Commander.
Chris had a distinguished career with the Public Defender’s Office (2nd Judicial Circuit) as a Capital Crimes Investigator, eventually becoming Chief Investigator.
He was married to Svitlana Ellrich on October 1, 2013.
He was a member of the 2nd Florida Infantry Co. (Leon Rifles) where he made many friends. He had a passion for military history, battle reenactment, reading, and fishing.
He is survived by his loving wife Svitlana Ellrich. He is also survived by his three cherished daughters Christen Ellrich, Lauren Quillen, and Samantha Ellrich, as well as his grandson Lucas Quillen. He is also survived by his siblings: David Ellrich, Sue Ellrich, Tim Ellrich, Marci Kearns, and Patty Butler, his siblings-in-law and many nieces and nephews. As his father frequently remarked, “We have a wonderful family.”
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 11 at 12pm at the American Legion - 229 Lake Ella Dr., Tallahassee, FL 32303. To let the family know you plan to attend please visit https://fb.me/e/1LHBOP0Hm
To leave an online condolence to the family or find information about services to remember and celebrate Chris, please visit our website at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/chrisellrich.
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