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CHRISTOPHER PRESTI Obituary

PRESTI CHRISTOPHER J. PRESTI, age 51. Beloved husband of Jennifer (nee Beifus); loving father of Jordan; dear son of Sam and the late Dorothy Presti; brother of Jonathan and David (Laura); son-in-law of Alfred and Betty Beifus; brother-in-law of Bruce Beifus (Suzanne); dearest uncle of six. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Bridget of Kildare Parish Thursday, July 7 at 9:30 a.m. Friends received at RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.), WEDNESDAY 2-4 AND 6-8 P.M.

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Published by Cleveland.com from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2011.

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Pete Bonanni

June 9, 2012

It's almost been a year since Chris died. He is still missed today and always will. Not a day goes by that I don't think about him. God bless, Jen & Jordan.

Dale Smosny

February 13, 2012

It is said we change within a blink of
an eye, and they that pass are with
GOD.

Tina La Selva-Frantz

July 9, 2011

Jenny & family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband. You & I go back to elementary school. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

MIke McCarthy

July 7, 2011

My condolences to Sam and Chris's Family.
I worked with Chris many years ago.

Rebecca Antonios

July 7, 2011

Mrs. Presti and Jordan,
I knew Chris because of my youngest sisters who Chris coached in sports at St. Bridgets (Sarah and Christine). He was a kind, caring man who always looked out for everyone. He was a great man and will be missed. My heart goes out to you in this very difficult time.

Jack Baker

July 7, 2011

Jenny & Jordan,

We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by your loss.Chris was a great coach & friend.The memories that we all have will live in our hearts forever.
God Bless you both in your time of sadness. Chris is now an ANGEL in heaven to watch over all of us,

Jack,Dawn,Kendal&John Baker

Lisa Valenti

July 6, 2011

Jenny and Jordon,
I am so sorry for your loss. I am extremely shocked and saddened. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

July 6, 2011

So shocked and sorry to hear about chris. I remember when i was little and he worked at pick-n-pay with my mom (Diane Datko) he would come and pick me up from preschool in his cool hot rod!!! may god hold you in the palm of his hand

July 6, 2011

So sorry to hear about Chris, he was a great person and coach to the girls. He will be missed. In our prayers, Debbie, Jocko and Sharlie Dickey

July 6, 2011

Jenny & Jordan

We are so sorry and shock by the loss of Chris. You both are in our hearts & prayers.
Todd, Tammy, Jackie & Tiffini Holton

July 5, 2011

So saddened by your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!
The French Family(Aurora)

July 5, 2011

So shocked and saddened by the loss of Chris. He was a terrific man and a wonderful presence at St. Bridget School. All those who had the joy of knowing and working with him will miss him dearly. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Judy Hudak and Family (St. Bridget School 2nd Grade Teacher)

Mandolyn Witnik

July 5, 2011

May God hold you through this tough time.
Your family is in our prayers.

~Mandolyn Witnik & Family

Kelli Smosny

July 5, 2011

I am extremely sorry for your tragic loss, our prayers are with your family through this difficult time, stay strong and God Bless. The Smosny family (St. Bridget School)

carol farrell

July 5, 2011

Jenny & Jordan & Sam,
May god bless you all at this time. We have all lost a dear friend and great guy.I feel privlidged to have known such a wonderful person. He was a great husband,father & son. Bless him.

Sandra Perrin

July 4, 2011

You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.

Jenny Thai

July 4, 2011

Jenny and Jordan,

I am so sorry for your loss. You both are in my thoughts and prayers!

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