Elias F. "Chris" Chrysanthis

Chris, 81, of Jupiter, FL passed away on April 30, 2017. He is survived by his wife, Judith, of 41 years, his children Elisa, James, Elizabeth & Steven + his grandchildren, Jason & Layla. Chris was predeceased by his parents, Lillian & Fotios, and brothers, James & Alex.

After graduating from Stuyvesant High School in NYC, Chris was drafted into the Army & stationed in Germany, where he competed with the Army Rifle Team. Returning home, he went to work at the Bank of New York, starting as a messenger & rising to VP of the Securities Trading Division. Chris retired from the bank after 25 years, then moved to Weeden & Co, a NYSE Member, as a Limited Partner until 1999.

Chris raised his family in Kings Park & Garden City, N.Y. where he was a member of the Cherry Valley Club. He was an exceptional husband, father, grandfather & friend. He had a great sense of humor and a big personality which made him the life of any party. He was passionate about his beloved N.Y. Jets, his summers in the Hamptons, his friends, and especially his family.

Chris will be deeply missed by all that knew & loved him. A visitation with the family will be held at Aycock – Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center, located at 1112 Military Trail, Jupiter, FL, Wednesday, May 3rd, from 2pm to 4pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Parkinson’s Disease, 135 Parkinson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10305, Hospice of Palm Beach County, 5300 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33407.

Arrangements under the direction of Aycock-Riverside Funeral and Cremation Center, Jupiter, FL.