Chris C. Damianakes

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Chris Damianakes Obituary

Chris C. Damianakes 1958 - 2008 Resident of Walnut Creek Chris passed away unexpectedly at the age of 49 on March 30, 2008 while skiing in Colorado. Chris was a graduate of UC Santa Barbara and received his MBA from St. Mary's College, Moraga. He was devoted to his family and friends and dedicated to his career. Chris worked as an electrical engineer at PG&E for over 25 years and belonged to the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers. Chris loved vacationing in Tahoe, playing golf, traveling, biking, skiing and especially spending time with his family and friends. He coached softball and basketball for his daughters. Chris lived a fulfilling life and was fortunate to do so many of the things he wanted. Chris was loved by his daughters, Alyssa and Erica Damianakes; his parents, Charles and Terrie Damianakes; his brothers, Dean and Peter; his ex-wife, Amy Damianakes; his nieces, Annie and Sophie; his nephews, Danny and Joey; his sisters-in-law, Mary and Karen; his godmother, Helen Ioakimedes and countless aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Chris' infectious smile and endearing attitude will be missed by all. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2008, 11:30am at Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel, 1139 Saranap Ave., Walnut Creek. All family and friends are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chris' memory to the charity of your choice. May he rest in peace. Hull's Walnut Creek Chapel (925) 934-5400

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Published by Contra Costa Times from Apr. 6 to Apr. 7, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Chris Damianakes

7 Entries

Mary Rice

August 29, 2025

So saddened to read of Chris passing. We were in grade school together with Mrs. Pope. Our mom's would see us all out on the playground and out of the blue would spray all the kids with the hose! We had great Moms. Rest in peace.
Mary Jenkins Rice

Sandi Herndon

April 8, 2008

To Chris's Dear Family & Friends ~
We had the gift of being fellow classmates of Chris's at College Park High, Class of '76!
We all hold such fond memories of Chris as he was always such a great guy! We recall spending the brunch & lunch periods talking with him and shared classes with him.
Chris was alot of fun, very sweet and always friendly & kind.
We're sorry to have lost touch with him over the years and so blessed to read how he only grew to be even more of the great guy he was as a teen, and an incredible Dad to his two precious daughters. We will continue to keep all of you in our thoughts, heart & prayers. God's peace & comfort to you.

With Love,
Jana Maier
Karen Fucile
Diane Jackson
Kerry Finchman
Laurie Taylor
Cory Egan
Sandi Herndon

Moira Fry

April 7, 2008

Chris was my friend and I will always be glad that we had a chance to work together. My heart goes out to his "girls" and the rest of his family. When we spoke of family, he was always so very proud of you and your accomplishments! My hope is that time works to help heal the hurt. Please know that we will all remember Chris with fondness. He was a good person and I am only one of a whole group of people who will miss him.

Nancy and John Bockman

April 6, 2008

Chirs will always live on thru John and I as we MET thru him.What a kind soul he was. Thank God that Chris was doing what he loved to do when his life was so suddenly taken..it allows a bit of peace to those of us left behind. Our hearts are broken. Our prayers will be with you all for a long time.

Samantha Robinson

April 6, 2008

I only knew Chris for a short time, but what I came to know and see in him was an extraordinary person I'd hoped to have in the rest of my life. He was a selfless, giving, loving person and was very devoted to his family. I feel honored to have been blessed to have him in my life although unfortunately only for a short time. I will miss his great positiveness, his infectious smile and his caring way that he shared easily. I'll miss the smiles he brought out in me.

Please accept my sincere heartfelt sympathy to you, his family, for your loss. Chris always spoke so lovingly and happily about you all and felt blessed to have such a great family.

To his daughters who I know he loved endlessly and unconditionally. He bragged about how proud he was of both of you... always. Please take comfort to know he is not gone from you, as he is in everyone's hearts and memories forever and you will carry him with you.

He was a light of life that lit the light in my life. He made me smile from within and am glad I was able to return the same for him. I treasure my short time knowing him and miss him dearly.

Molly and Jim Morgan

April 6, 2008

Dear Damianakes Family,

We just learned the devastating news about Chris. He has been a good friend to us over the years. We had watched Chris in his valiant conquests of both cancer and his stroke and marveled at his resiliency. Molly spent Game Six of the '86 World Series in his company, a night not to be forgotten by baseball fans of the world which Chris was surely one.

We share in your grief and are thinking of you.

Alexandra (Anda) Karanikolos

April 6, 2008

I am extremely saddened by Chris's sudden passing. I have known him since 1980, when I first visited his parents and stayed at their Pleasant Hill home, and through repeated visits after that.

Terrie and Chuck, my thoughts are with you during this dreadful time in the life of a parent. You have around you so many people who love you and support you, your children and grandchildren, and your many friends, who will all try to comfort you. Please, know that I love you very much, and I hope that, through all this ordeal, you will find the strength to go on.

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