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Christopher Schilling Obituary
AGE: 44 • Toms River
Christopher M. Schilling, 44, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, with family present at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, from injuries when struck by a vehicle while participating in a charity bike ride seven days earlier.
A lifelong resident of Toms River, he was a 1989 graduate of Toms River South High School and attended Mercer County Community College and N.J. Institute of Technology, and played softball for many years on the American Legion team. He was employed by Home Depot in Toms River as the Department Head of Receiving.
More recently, Chris was a fervent mountain biker and active in the bike scene. As a member of JORBA and Team MTBNJ, he was involved in racing, group rides, trail maintenance sessions, race promotion, and bike festivals. Often the only thing limiting his involvement in things bike-related was the number of daylight hours available, a problem he solved by adding lights. Chris was incredibly well-liked and respected in the bike community and will be sorely missed by those who had the pleasure to cross paths with him.
He is survived by his mother, Wanda Schilling, brothers and sisters, Thomas Schilling, Candace Schilling Cowdrick, John Schilling, Diana Schilling Frazier, and Christel Schilling Mastropierro; sister- and brothers-in-law, Meg Schilling, Larry Cowdrick, Jeff Frazier, and John Mastropierro; and nephews and nieces Steven Schilling, Larry Cowdrick Jr., Jessica Cowdrick, Michelle Cowdrick Edwards, Devon Schilling, and Michael and Jonathan Mastropierro. He was predeceased by his father, Henry (Hank) Schilling.
Following his wishes, Christopher will help many others through the Sharing Network organ and tissue donation program.
The Schilling family thanks the many family, friends, and co-workers who have supported them through remembrances, photos, and Home Depot's "Just Keep Pedaling Chris" and MTBNJ's "#singlespeedforschilling" campaigns. A celebration of Christopher's life will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Beachwood Community Center 147 Compass Ave., Beachwood, NJ 08722. Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals in Toms River is in charge of arrangements. Condolences can be sent to www.carmonablenfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Schilling
Pamela Quinn
September 25, 2020
I was is the same grade as Chris and was in some classes with him. I don't Renner him that well but, when I heard the news 5 years ago, it saddened me a lot. I too mountain bike and road a bike on the road in Oregon for many years. Oregon has a lot of bike lanes. They have a lot more room. But, I believe that NJ could do better with widening the roads that go through the pine barrens and add bike lanes. Maybe someone could start a petition. I don't ride much on NJ roads since moving back. Anyway, he sounded like he was living life to the fullest and that is the best way to live. My thoughts are with his family.
Bud Schlick
October 14, 2015
Being away for so long, I just heard today. Godspeed, sir.
Sean O'Neil
October 6, 2015
My condolences to the Schilling family. He was taken away from us way to early. R.I.P. My friend
October 6, 2015
I'll always remember those times spent with my good buddy. It's been sad knowing about losing my great friend. When we'd wrestle, he'd always win. Everything he did he was the best at. Now I will celebrate his life and be keeping those memories of our friendship alive. Gabe DeFreitas
Beth Bonomo
October 2, 2015
Thinking about all of you during this sad time. There are no words to say.
Roadie Tim
October 2, 2015
Till we meet again ride in peace.
Heather Dapkins
October 1, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the Schilling family. Your vibrant soul will forever be remembered.
Jesse & Carol Solorzano
October 1, 2015
Condolences to Chris's family so sorry for your loss may he rest in peace
Matthew Timony
October 1, 2015
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
September 30, 2015
Rest un Peace Chris, or Lester as I will always remember you as. You touched many lives and made them all happier from knowing you.
Meg and Tom Schilling
September 30, 2015
We will miss your presence at all the family gatherings. Always in our heart and our memories.
Kristin Guarduci
September 30, 2015
To his family: I am so very sorry for your loss. Chris will be missed. May he rest in peace and may God help you get through this tragedy.
Mark Cable
September 30, 2015
My condolences. I've only known you a short time. Way too short. Yet, there you were, cheering me and others you knew on at the races. Rest in Peace.
Tina Kelly
September 30, 2015
RIP Lester! Ride the magic bus to heaven! I'll never forget those memories!!!!! XXXXXX OOOOOOO
Cathy Tancredi
September 30, 2015
Thank you for sharing your love of cycling -- Home Depot will truly miss you .... I will miss you --- I know you were doing the thing you loved in life the most , and that makes me smile -- keep pedaling until our paths cross again ----- test in peace
Michele Riggs
September 30, 2015
I was devestated when I heard the news. Chris was a great coworker and friend. I will miss your smile. My sympathy to your family. You will be missed.
Tracy Farmer-Hall
September 30, 2015
Rest In Peace :(
Donna Garby
September 30, 2015
May you rest in peace, Chris. We first met at West and even though we went to different High Schools, you were always a great person. You will be missed. My condolences and prayers are with your family
Mark and jodi Ussery
September 30, 2015
We are so saddened to hear about Chris. My husband has fond memories of Chris and we are so sorry to everyone who lost such a wonderful person. Our deepest condolences to everyone.
Michelle Jannarone-Doherty
September 30, 2015
Chris, may you rest in peace. And my deepest condolences to the Schilling family.
Jim Peck
September 30, 2015
Chris was a TRHS classmate of mine as well as a classmate throughout high school in mechanical drawing. I saw him everyday for those 4 years. I'm glad our friendship continued throughout all those years. I always enjoyed talking to him when i ran into him. He will be truly missed.
September 30, 2015
I went to high school with him. I wasn't best friends with him or anything like that. I just want send my condolences to his family. He looks like he turned out to be a really awesome man! I pray for you all at this time.
crystal leary
September 30, 2015
Chris was a great cowoker and friend for the short time I knew him at kohls.I will be praying for his friends and family. Rest in peace- xoxo
Joyce McMullen
September 30, 2015
We will always have wonderful memories of time spent with Chris. Sending love and healing prayers to all family and friends of Chris. RIP
Debbie Murphy
September 30, 2015
Aunt Wanda and the Entire Schilling Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Debbie, Danny and Danny Murphy (Volante)
Walter Ku
September 30, 2015
My condolences to the Schilling family and his friends. Chris will always be a hero to us.
Kimberley Hunt
September 30, 2015
Didn't know you really but wanted to say Rest in peace Chris
Jim Peck
September 30, 2015
Chris and I were TRHS classmates and we saw each other everyday in our mechanical drawimg classes. I'm glad that we maintained a friendship all these years, and while I didn't see him often, he was always up for some conversation. He will truly be missed.
Sandra Strenk Fairfield
September 30, 2015
You will always be missed my friend. Thank you for 33 years of friendship, support & laughs.
Just Keep Pedaling
Patricia Johnson
September 30, 2015
Our condolences go out to Chris 's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
Michelle Prachthauser
September 30, 2015
Thoughts and prayers for the Schilling family. Chris will be missed and never forgotten.
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