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Debbie Carlson
December 7, 2024
He was such a jokester!
I know he´s watching over us and hanging out with his dad
December 11, 2023
All your friends down here still think about you. Taken away too young, though you don´t seem to be that far away.
See you further on up the road
Debbie Carlson
December 6, 2022
I have such good memories of Chris´s great humor and love for his family. He was such a treasure. I can´t believe it´s been 15 years. Love to the clan as each of you embrace your memories.
"When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure"
Author unknown
Karl
December 10, 2021
Still think of my buddy often on this day.
Debbie Carlson
December 7, 2021
I have so many memories! His humor and his love for his family are what stands out for me. Let's embrace the memories and love
karl Gazzolo
December 10, 2018
Still think of my buddy often and the times we used to have.
Karl Gazzolo
December 11, 2017
Cannot believe it has been 10 years. Forever missed.
Sean Richards
April 30, 2017
Chris will forever be eternally missed.
Memories of him I'll cherish for a lifetime.
Love you old friend,
--SMR
Karl Gazzolo
December 10, 2016
Still miss you and often think of the good times we used to have.
Krissy
December 11, 2015
So many memories...work...the Sox.....think of you often...miss you always....
Karl Gazzolo
December 10, 2015
Miss you and always think about and remember the times we had when we were younger.
Peggy Cooke
December 15, 2014
Chris, You are always in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings to you in Heaven this year! May God's Heavenly light shine upon you. Love, Cousin Peggy
Krissy
December 12, 2014
Miss you always, Chris..... There just are no words......
Karl
December 10, 2014
Still miss you my friend and think of you often.
Peggy Cooke
September 7, 2014
Just want you to know that I am thinking of you on your Birthday Chris which was yesterday. A very special Happy Birthday to you in Heaven. Those that are gone walk beside us every day. Unseen, Unheard, But always close by. May God's Heavenly light always shine upon you. May you always find peace and comfort in your Heavenly Home. Love from your Cousin Peggy Egan Cooke xxoo
Krissy
August 25, 2014
Thinking of you, Chris.......still seems so surreal...you are missed always...xoxoxo
August 22, 2014
Thinking of you today...god bless.
Krissy
December 13, 2013
Missing you, as always....think of you often.....all baseball season I could always just hear you in the back of my head (makes me sound craazzyyyy, but you know what I mean)...world series champs, baby....BOOM..!!! Catch ya on the flip side....
ciao~
Krissy
December 12, 2013
Dear Christopher. Thinking of you today and everyday. You are always in my prayers and will continue to be. Love, Cousin Peggy Cooke
Karl
December 11, 2013
Still think of you all the time.
Krissy Anderson
December 12, 2012
Chris,
Thinking of you today and always...you're deeply missed....will never be forgotten....will always have a special place in my heart....hope ur watch'n over me...could use your advice right about now.... 8)
luv always~
Krissy....
P.S. Put a good word in for me, please...lol...and tell Stephen I said "hi"....I'm sure you're together, as always....meeting of the minds..xoxo
Peggy Cooke
December 12, 2012
You are always in my thoughts and prayers Christopher. Thinking of you today and every day. God Bless. Love, Peggy Egan Cooke
Karl G.
December 11, 2012
Thinking of you on this day again. Still miss you and think of you often.
September 12, 2012
Chris,
I think of you often....all the laughs we had at Suffolk....every time the Sox are playing....when I see a green Jetta....lol....all the time..you are missed...and will never be forgotten...happy belated bday....Krissy
Peggy Cooke
September 10, 2012
Dear Christopher.
I am a few days late sending birthday wishes to you in heaven. I think of you often and know that Our Blessed Mother has taken you by the hand to lead you to your eternal home in heaven. May heaven's light shine upon you forever. Always thought of in your cousins heart. Love, cousin Peggy Egan Cooke
Sean McGrath
December 16, 2011
Duffer, I miss you so much, especially the funny way you had about you. Your spirit lives on, Buddy. Love ya, Cousin Sean XOXO
Peggy Cooke
December 11, 2011
Christopher you were in my thoughts and prayers yesterday on your Anniversary. Those that are gone live in our hearts today and every day. God bless you always. Love, cousin Peggy
Karl
December 10, 2011
Thinking of you on this day. I will never forget all the times we hung out at my house and all the movies we used to see together. Those were some of the best days of my life. Still miss ya buddy.
December 10, 2011
Today and always, I love you Chris.
-Kath
Carol Speredelozzi
September 20, 2011
Chris, you are on my mind so much this month, and today I was so happy to come here and see I'm not the only one. I want you to know your nephew Miles reminds me of you on a daily basis, the blond hair, the dark red lips, and most of all, the silliness. I am so grateful your memory lives on. I miss you.
Debbie Carlson
September 7, 2011
Hey Chris, just remembering your great smile, humor, and LOVE. I know you are with us every minute, yesterday we thought of you SO much, thanking God for your birth. Happy Birthday again. I just know you are peeping thru the stars (I know you can see us thru the rain and clouds!) sending us love and peace and probably a few practical jokes along the way. Love, Debbie
Peggy Cooke
September 6, 2011
I thought of you today Christopher and remembered it was your birthday. So i am sending special birthday wishes to you in heaven on your special day. May you rest with the angels today and forever. God bless you always. Love, Cousin Peggy Cooke
January 17, 2011
To all who continue to remember and think of our beloved Chris, The O'Gara Family Thanks you and remembers your kindness. Cousin Sean
Peggy Cooke
December 10, 2010
Sending special prayers to you today Chris on your Anniversary. Those that are gone live in our hearts forever. Peggy Cooke
Karl
December 10, 2010
Still think of you and miss you all the time buddy. Godspeed.
Jim Pitts
October 24, 2010
Got together with Matt and Karl last night. We shared many Chris "stories". We laughed hard, it was a good night. Miss you Bud...
Peggy Cooke
September 6, 2010
May God hold you in the palm of his hand
Christopher. Today and forever.
Cousin, Peggy Cooke
Peggy Cooke
May 16, 2010
Thinking of you today and every day Christopher. You are never forgotten.
December 23, 2009
Always in our hearts.
Debbie Carlson
December 11, 2009
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
Missing you and remembering your humor and love for your family and friends.
Karl Gazzolo
December 10, 2009
I cannot believe it has been two years nor can I believe he is still gone. Chris, I miss you, I still think of you all the time.
December 10, 2009
Those who are gone live in our hearts forever. Love, Peggy Cooke
Peggy Cooke
December 10, 2008
Christopher, My thoughts and prayers go out to you today on your first Anniversary. I pray for you every night. I hope that God will give you peace and comfort in your eternal home. You will always be remembered by me. Love, Your Cousin Peggy Egan Cooke
December 10, 2008
Always in our hearts.
Jennifer Nee
October 29, 2008
I just found out about Chris , and I'm very sad to hear of his passing. I went to the senior prom with him, and we had alot of fun. He was always smiling, and always so nice.He will be missed
Rachel Walls-Gerard
October 28, 2008
I just found out now about Chris's death. i am devastated. We were in so many classes together and it was a hard transition for me being the girl from Quincy in Braintree High. He used to draw me pictures of the Simpsons which my son is now obsessed with and ironic enough I told him the other day that there was a kid Chris in school that would draw me pictures. My DEEPEST prayers with the family. My heart is very heavy right now. God Bless you all. Rachel Walls- Gerard
Ann Cloonan
April 6, 2008
I only recently found out about the passing of Chris O' Gara. Although I did not know him, I've been fortunate enough to be friends with Patricia, Matt and Carol. I know that this world will be a little bit sadder without that classic O'Gara humour and charm. My deepest sympathies.
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This is how I'll remember you always, Chris
January 13, 2008
Maria Burgess
January 9, 2008
Dear O'Gara family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolances for your loss. Chris was a breath of fresh air for my husband, Bill Burgess, and he often spoke of Chris as such a "great guy" with a "great sense of humor." Chris came to Bill's aid during the most challenging time of my husband's life, and my family and I will be forever grateful to Chris for that. You have wonderful memories of Chris in your beautiful children!
Maria Burgess and family
Quite the charmer
January 7, 2008
Shannon (Tonello) Diaz
January 7, 2008
I just learned of chris' passing...my deapest sympathy to the O'Gara family...Chris will live forever in our hearts as being one of the few people you meet that you will never forget. We love and miss you OGA!!!!
Angela (Capobianchi) Hall
January 3, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Uncle Chris molding the next generation of Red Sox Fans
January 2, 2008
We all love and miss you, Chris
January 1, 2008
Annette (Sheehan) Barry
December 31, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Chrissie Worth
December 31, 2007
Chris will be missed. I was heartbroken when I heard of Chris' passing. He is unforgettable. He was always a character and made me smile...from grade school through high school. Thank you for the memories...until we meet again my friend, rest in peace. Love you!
Amy (Rynne) Archambault
December 28, 2007
My deepest sympathies to the O'Gara family. Chris was a funny, genuine person who made us laugh throughout high school.
Peggy Cooke
December 22, 2007
To Our Cousins Robert, Mary & Family we offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved son Chris. He is now in his heavenly home and may he find peace and comfort there.
May the Road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again...
May God hold you,
In the palm of
His hand.
God Bless you Always Christopher. Your loving cousins The Egan Family. Mary, Ann, Kathleen, Theresa and Peggy
Barbara Marois
December 22, 2007
Dear O'Gara Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Chris and was in a lot of classes with him. I will always remember him being a wonderful person who love to make people laugh and who loved to smile.
Sorry for your loss,
Barbara
geoffrey corcoran
December 21, 2007
To the O'gara family,
We were truly saddened to hear of the loss of Christopher.We only met him once at Irene's house for a summer barbecue. We all enjoyed his company that day especially my children! He will be dearly missed by all.
The Corcoran's
Sharlene Kane
December 20, 2007
My deepest sympathy to the O'Gara family. Chris and I went to Braintree High together and I will never forget his crazy sense of humor. My prayers are with you.
Gail Silva (Carabin)
December 20, 2007
My deepest sympathy and prayers to the O'Gara family. Chris was a wonderful person.
Debbie Carlson
December 18, 2007
Sweet O'Gara clan, my heart goes out to you all. I can just see Chris laughing, playing with the children (he fit right in!!), offering to help me in any way he could.... always respectful and caring.... a great brother and friend.... I know he is at peace with Granny and Andy, watching over us, sad at our tears and joining in our laughter. I wish you peace and healing as the pain eases and the memories stay strong. God Bless.
"We're all in this together," Chris said after 5 trips up the mountain carrying camping gear.
December 16, 2007
Newfound Lake 08-11-07
December 16, 2007
They wear their sunglasses at night (Chris & Ang, 09/07)
December 16, 2007
Loving Uncle & Big Kid : )
December 16, 2007
The O'Gara Family
December 16, 2007
For all those who have supported us during this terrible time, we thank you with all of our hearts. It is a great comfort to us all to see that we weren't the only ones whose lives were so touched by Chris. Chris was a gentleman, funny, artistic, compassionate, hardworking, honest, intelligent, inspiring, and of course had many many more wonderful qualities. It is no wonder why God called him home early. He was taken to where angels belong, to look over us and to teach us a valuble lesson. Love your loved ones everyday. Don't take your loved ones for granted. Appreciate every moment you have with those you love and don't waste a single moment.
Chris, we love you with all of our hearts, and will miss you everyday forever. We promise to keep your wonderful spirit alive.
Love Forever,
John Christopher
December 16, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Matt Rubino
December 14, 2007
Chris - You never failed to crack me up. The world will never seem quite as funny as it once was. To Matty, Carol, Patty, and family, I cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. God be with all of you.
Sean Richards
December 14, 2007
Learning about what has happened to Chris didn't that much at first. But when memories of he and I soon changed that. What hurts the most is that I of many people lost touch with him for about five years. I couldn't imagine my chilidhood without Chris, and frankly I couldn't imagine life without him. It's hard when an important person walks out unexpectidly. Chris was my hero. And he always will be.
Sean Richards
December 14, 2007
Knowing that Chris has passed has been tough on my family. Since he passed, I can't seem to get him off my mind. All those memories of Chris and my father will be cherished. Some of us less fortunate than others never got to say goodbye to Chris, and it will always haunt me. Seeing pictures of him brings back the all the great times of being around him. Even though I might have lost touch with him, hes never gone.
Shellye Blake
December 14, 2007
Wow!! What a loss. I as well was one of those friends who had lost touch with Chris over the years. However I will never forget the great times we had over the years.
I am so sorry for your loss!
Katie Nicklas
December 14, 2007
To The O'Gara Family,
I am so saddened by your loss. I know Chris was such a close friend of Andy's. I am thinking of you all and you are all in my prayers
Ethan Close
December 14, 2007
Everyone loved you. Peace!
Lucy Saussy-Hannon
December 14, 2007
O'Gara Family - I am so sorry for your loss I just learned of Chris' passing what terrible news. Although we lost touch I will always remember what a good person and wonderful friend he was. He was funny, smart, creative, a joy to know. May God bless him and you at this sad time.
Tina Kelleher
December 14, 2007
I just got the news through a mutual friend, words can't begin to express how saddened I am to hear about Chris's passing. He was my best friend for about 13 years, I have missed and will miss him terribly -- our thoughts and prayers go out to the O'Garas and everyone else who was touched by this wonderful human being.
Brian McDermott
December 14, 2007
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Chris at Suffolk University. By his example alone, Chris reminded me often how important it was to put people first. I would see his passion and intensity and be instantly reminded that it is always about people first.
Chris had an amazing way of making the most difficult situations seem hysterically funny. I always enjoyed a good Mucky story or the play by plays he would share of the crazy things that he would see in the course fo the day.
His work ethic was unmatched. If Chris was doing it, it was going to get done.
I'll miss him...his humor...his dependibility. We'll all miss him. The Temple Street neighbors will miss him. The faculty and staff will miss him. As someone prevously said, he was truly the face of Suffolk. Talented, hard working, intelligent and a man who stood by his friends and his beliefs.
My sincere condolences to the O'Gara family and to all of his friends and colleagues.
Marisa Urbano (Papile)
December 14, 2007
My heart goes out to all of you. I can't express my shock and saddness at hearing about Chris. I have the nicest memories of him while growing up and playing with Carol around the neighborhood. You are such a wonderful family and my heart just aches for you. Please know that I am thinking of all you.
Jj McGuire (Baker)
December 14, 2007
Dear O'Gara Family,
Words can not express the sorrow. I dated one of Chris's best friends (craig) for seven years and through it all Chris evolved into one of my very close friends. I was sorry to loose touch with Chris and would see him from time to time over the years. Just a few weeks ago I was asking Craig if perhaps he had heard from Chris or knew how he was doing. He will be missed. Missed dearly.
My sincerest condolences.
Jim Neal, Jr.
December 14, 2007
I met Chris while I was working at Suffolk. One day I heard him humming the theme song to Sealab 2021 and I started singing along and we've been friends ever since. Any down time either of us had over the years while working we hung out and talked about the Simpsons or whatever cartoon or movie we had recently watched. Even after I left Suffolk earlier this year we'd still talk almost daily, usually texting Simpson lines back and forth for hours. He was a great friend and someone I will never forget. I only wish I could have met his family before last night, as it seems like I've known them just by hearing Chris' stories. Long live Johnny Cleancheeks!!
Peggy Cooke
December 14, 2007
Mary, Robert and Family.
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your son Christopher. May all your fond memories of him stay close within your heart and get you through this terrible time in your life. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am here for you if you ever need someone to talk to. Love, Cousin Peggy Cooke
Dennis & Emily Moore
December 13, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the O'Gara family. God be with you in your time of grieving.
Kim (Fancher) Kelley
December 13, 2007
My sympathy to the O'Gara family on the loss of such a good-natured person. The cartoon world will be a smaller place without him.
Joe and Stephanie Moran
December 13, 2007
To the O'Gara Family,
We wish to extend to you all our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences for your terrible loss. As so many others have written, Chris was, quite simply, a wonderful human being. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deek Speredelozzi
December 13, 2007
Every time I ever hung out with Chris over the years, I had a great time. I give Chris alot of the credit for that. I know he wouldn't have had it any other way.
You'll always be remembered in Braintree and beyond.
Merri MacLeod-Higgins
December 13, 2007
Chris was one of a kind. Sadly our paths did not cross after graduating high school, but I was lucky to have known him. He had a razor sharp wit and a great sense of humor. I will never forget his grass roots campaign for HS president. Chris, you were taken away too soon, may God bless your family and friends and keep your spirit alive in the memories of all those who love you.
domenic
December 13, 2007
i worked with chris for five years at suffolk. chris and I were setting up at donahue cafe,dance floor staging fell on my foot broke my foot, chris ran so fast to get help i thank him for that, funny the boss told me chris ran in the office yelling chop chop domenic is hurt even though i was hurt it made me laugh`` he wil be missed``` a true red sox fan``` and a gift of god in sketching```
Chuck Curtis
December 13, 2007
Much like what has already been written, Chris was a clever and creative person whom I admired for his ability to find the humor in almost anything. You will be missed, Oga. My condolences to your family.
Jim and Kristin Doyle
December 13, 2007
Words seem such an insufficient way to express how saddened Kristin and I are to hear of this loss. We'll be praying for you O'garas. Remember to reach out to your friends when you need them. That's what we're for.
John and Jean Speredelozzi
December 13, 2007
Bob and Mary - He was such a good kid! he was always giving someone a helping hand. I always enjoyed seeing him and talking to him. You are beautiful parents and that is why everyone of your children are a treasure.
Kathy Foy(Bonner)
December 13, 2007
Chris was a wonderful artist and a funny guy. His campain posters for High School Presidencie funny yet effective! The jokes and pranks at Stop & Shop were we both worked would make my belly hurt. But most of all I will remember how talented he was and his love for art and those unlimited supply of comic books. Chris you were THE Class Clown, class of 1992! My thoughts are with the O'Gara family.
Tracey Stedman
December 13, 2007
Irene and the O'Gara family: I am so sorry for your loss. I only met Chris once and I just remember how funny he was. Just keep the happy memories close to your heart and he will never be that far away. Irene, Donna and I are here for you. Love, Tracey
Welcome Center Kristina and Lindsey
December 13, 2007
Chris was such a wonderful person and always had a way with his words. Every conversation with him was always pleasant and uplifting. He will be missed.
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