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December 26, 2007
Services
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 31, 2007 at 9 AM from the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne then to Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.
Christopher George Marra age 64 of Wayne on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. His passing was very peaceful with his loving family at his side.
Chris fought a courageous battle with cancer for over eleven years. His family including his wife Maureen, his daughter Amy and his son Andrew dedicated themselves to helping him with his fight including support, love and many trips to obtain medical treatment. Chris also attributed his quality of life over the last eleven years to his wonderful, loyal and caring doctor, Susan Slovin at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York City.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York and had lived his formative years in Middletown, New York before moving to Wayne thirty-two years ago.
He received his formal education first at Middletown High School graduating with the Class of 1961. Chris then studied at the State University of New York at New Paltz, NY where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics with the Class of 1966. He later went to Rutgers University where he received a Masters Degree in Business Administration with the Class of 1969.
Chris worked in Computer Sales for about 20 years before joining the Investment Management field for 12 years. He was most recently self employed as an Investment Management Client Representative.
He was gifted with a very affable personality that resulted in him becoming extremely popular and well liked by people who met him. Chris was always upbeat and liked to have a good time with family and friends. Chris always found a way to make something positive even out of the worst of situations. He had a special gift of humor and despite his battle with cancer, would always see the joys of life.
For many years his favorite hobby was salt water fishing and he caught many fluke and flounder. He was also known to win an occasional pool on the party boats. He would not miss a chance of going fishing along the New Jersey Shore.
In years of late when his health would not allow him to go fishing he read many novels. He also strived to become owner of more DVDs than Blockbuster, having viewed hundreds of movies over the last several years.
Christopher and Maureen where married for thirty-four years in an “enthusiastically great marriage”.
His children will always treasure in their hearts the love and dedication of the very devoted father that he was.
Surviving are his loving wife Maureen (nee Pustay) Marra; one son Andrew Marra of Boston, Massachusetts; one daughter Amy Marra and her fiancé Douglas Grundhoefer of Bangkok, Thailand. Chris will also be survived by his sister-in-law Claire Marra, eight neices and nephews and their children.
He is also survived by his faithful English Cocker Spaniel companion Spencer.
He was predeceased by his father Salvatore Marra in 1981, his mother Katherine Marra in 1993 and his brother Richard Marra in 2001.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Christopher’s memory are asked to consider the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, "For Urological Cancer Research", PO Box 27105, NY., NY 10087.
If you would like to send a private condolence directly to the family use this condolence section.
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 31, 2007 at 9 AM from the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne then to Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.
December 26, 2007
Services
Funeral services will be held Monday, December 31, 2007 at 9 AM from the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, 567 Ratzer Road, Wayne then to Our Lady of Consolation RC Church, Wayne where at 10 AM a Funeral Mass will be offered.
Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.
Christopher George Marra age 64 of Wayne on Wednesday, December 26, 2007. His passing was very peaceful with his loving family at his side.
Chris fought a courageous battle with cancer for over eleven years. His family including his wife Maureen, his daughter Amy and his son Andrew dedicated themselves to helping him with his fight including support, love and many trips to obtain medical treatment. Chris also attributed his quality of life over the last eleven years to his wonderful, loyal and caring doctor, Susan Slovin at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital in New York City.
He was born in Brooklyn, New York and had lived his formative years in Middletown, New York before moving to Wayne thirty-two years ago.
He received his formal education first at Middletown High School graduating with the Class of 1961. Chris then studied at the State University of New York at New Paltz, NY where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics with the Class of 1966. He later went to Rutgers University where he received a Masters Degree in Business Administration with the Class of 1969.
Chris worked in Computer Sales for about 20 years before joining the Investment Management field for 12 years. He was most recently self employed as an Investment Management Client Representative.
He was gifted with a very affable personality that resulted in him becoming extremely popular and well liked by people who met him. Chris was always upbeat and liked to have a good time with family and friends. Chris always found a way to make something positive even out of the worst of situations. He had a special gift of humor and despite his battle with cancer, would always see the joys of life.
For many years his favorite hobby was salt water fishing and he caught many fluke and flounder. He was also known to win an occasional pool on the party boats. He would not miss a chance of going fishing along the New Jersey Shore.
In years of late when his health would not allow him to go fishing he read many novels. He also strived to become owner of more DVDs than Blockbuster, having viewed hundreds of movies over the last several years.
Christopher and Maureen where married for thirty-four years in an “enthusiastically great marriage”.
His children will always treasure in their hearts the love and dedication of the very devoted father that he was.
Surviving are his loving wife Maureen (nee Pustay) Marra; one son Andrew Marra of Boston, Massachusetts; one daughter Amy Marra and her fiancé Douglas Grundhoefer of Bangkok, Thailand. Chris will also be survived by his sister-in-law Claire Marra, eight neices and nephews and their children.
He is also survived by his faithful English Cocker Spaniel companion Spencer.
He was predeceased by his father Salvatore Marra in 1981, his mother Katherine Marra in 1993 and his brother Richard Marra in 2001.
Those planning an expression of sympathy in Christopher’s memory are asked to consider the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Hospital, "For Urological Cancer Research", PO Box 27105, NY., NY 10087.
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