Christopher M. Chase, 35, of East Hartford, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, (February 2, 2007). Born in Hartford, a son of the late Maryann (Tassone) Cusano and Bryant Chase, he had resided in East Hartford for most of his life. He was a graduate of East Hartford High School, Class of 1989. Christopher is survived by a sister, Jaime T. Cusano of Manchester; a daughter, Makayla Maryann Chase; his maternal grandmother, Gertrude (Saxton) Tassone of East Hartford; two special aunts, Barbara Magnotta of East Hartford; Catherine Page and her husband, Robert, of South Windsor; several cousins and friends. A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tues. (February 6th) at 10 a.m. at St. Isaac Jogues Church, One Community Street, East Hartford. Burial will follow at Silver Lane Cemetery, East Hartford. There are no calling hours. The D'ESOPO-East Hartford Memorial Chapel, 30 Carter Street, East Hartford has been entrusted with the care of the funeral arrangements. For any on-line expressions of sympathy to the family please visit www.desopo.com