It is with great sadness and immense heartache that I am writing my blog today. My honey, my Superman, my husband of almost 42 years passed away yesterday. His battle is over and I thought leukemia won, but I realized that you and I won. We had him on this earth for 62 years. Leukemia had him only 15 months of that time. Our children had him for almost 35 and 40 years. We packed A LOT of love, A LOT of joy, A LOT of life and a little sorrow in those years.
We were able to share time with family, friends and even our business associates during these last few months. We tried to make sure we were able to see and enjoy as many of you as possible. He knew his time was short and just in case he hadn’t touched your life he tried to touch it in his final days and in his special way.
My sadness cup overflows. I wonder how all my tomorrows will be without my honey.
My Mom-in-law told me that if I find another man as great as him that I should marry him. I think she and I both know that he is one of a kind.
Many people have said to me that “they just don’t know what to say” and I agree I just don’t know what to say either. In Chris’ final days he knew what to say. He would say “I love you” or “Ditto” if you said you loved him. He knew your name and he would ask “How are you?”. He knew the simplest words to say that made the biggest impact. Did I ever tell you what a kind and sweet man my honey is?
REST IN PEACE MY SWEETEST SUPERMAN
Greek Fighting Orange 
May God bless you and your family Patty. George and Elaine
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No words….my heart is breaking for all of you. Praying for peace and comfort for you. (((Hugs)))
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Sadness abounds! You and the family are in our prayers.
Sincerely,
Larry and Debbie Ice
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Sending love and hugs to you all. Chris was one of a kind and truly good person. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Marianne
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I feel blessed to have had such a wonderful man as my cousin. I have one tattoo, the Superman symbol. Chris had the strength of Superman; he fought hard. God will keep him safe and pain free now, and He will keep you strong. May his memory be eternal.
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Huge party in heaven. We all hope to spend eternity with God. Rest In Peace Chris. You fought a great battle and leukemia did not win…God called you home.
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If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together keep me in your heart, I’ll stay there forever. (Winnie the Pooh)
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Our hearts go out to you and your family. Chris was truly a Superman. He lived by the Golden rule. He will be greatly missed. God bless you all.
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True man of class and great legacy in our industry! Praying peace and comfort for you and your family!
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I never like it when people say (God takes the best )Driving up today to pay our respect to Chris I can’t help thinking GOD DID TAKE THE BEST.The best husband father,pappou ,son,brother and friend .Chris is leaving behind a legacy and memories to help all of us and his family at this difficult time and in the future .Rest in Peace dear friend until we meet again .Thanks so much Patty for including us in His fight the last 15 months .
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Chris was definitely a one of a kind guy! He will be missed by us all.
My deepest condolences to the whole family, whether by blood or business as we all have lost one hell of a man.
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We were all blessed to have known such a wonderful man…Chris was one of a kind…May God give you and your family strength…Your honey will always be watching over you… He was lucky to have you Pattie and you him…The definition of true love….❤
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He was all of our Superman but what is Superman without his Lois Lane? You both give us a love to emulate- for that is what you have both taught us…how to love. True and sweet – love is his legacy. May he Rest In Peace. Thank you for sharing his precious time with us.
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You are both amazing. I’m so thankful to both of you for setting an example of how to live life and carry yourselves. I carry with me, your abilities to work hard, and love life and laugh along the way. I truly appreciate that you shared this blog. It really meant a lot for those of us who cared but couldn’t be there. May his memory be eternal. Love to you and your family.
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