M. Christopher Darrow

DARROW M. Christopher "Chris" M. Christopher Darrow, known as "Chris", age 32, a resident of Venice, Florida, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center in Florida. Chris was born January 16, 1976 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Matt and Jan Darrow. He grew up in Ypsilanti, Michigan then later moved with his family to Florida. As an avid hockey and football fan, he was fond of the University of Michigan. Chris also enjoyed cooking, family time, animals, movies and video gaming. He especially enjoyed playing the video game, Warcraft. He was the owner and proprietor of a tropical aquarium store and dreamed of someday owning a restaurant to utilize the experience he gained during thirteen years as a chef. Chris will be missed by those who loved him dearly, including his fiancée, Nicole Staton, known as Nick, of Toledo; their daughter, Raina Darrow (age 8); his parents; his aunts; his uncles; his cousins; his friends; and his gaming community. He is also survived by his beloved pets, including dogs, Kira (pitbull) and Aleister (rottweiler); cats, Floyd "Foy", Odie and Psycho as well as many fish. Chris was predeceased by his maternal and paternal grandparents. Family and friends may visit at the W.K. Sujkowski & Son Funeral Home, 3838 Airport Hwy., on Tuesday from 2 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, Florida, the American Humane Society and the American Cancer Society.