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Albert DeCHRISTOPHER Obituary
He was born in Providence, R.I., and had been a longtime Peninsula resident. He served in the U.S. Navy for 22 years, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. His second career was the grounds Maintenance Manager at Anheuser Busch. He enjoyed spending time gardening, golfing and fishing.
Mr. DeChristopher was preceded in death by his mother and father, Earl and Lena DeChristopher; his daughter, Laura D. Huggett; his siblings, Barbara Sullivan, Claire Iacobucci, and Earl G. DeChristopher Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen DeChristopher; his children, Elizabeth D. Grieb and her husband, David, Albert H. DeChristopher Jr. and his wife, Edna, Holly E. Smith and her husband, Michael, and Carole M. McCullough and her husband, Kenneth; six siblings and their families; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to noon Friday, Jan. 7, 2010, at Weymouth Funeral Home. A graveside service with, Military Honors, will follow at 2 p.m., at Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058; the American Cancer Society, 11835 Canon Blvd., Suite A-102, Newport News, VA 23606; or to the Williamsburg SPCA.
Arrangements are by Weymouth Funeral Home. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Albert DeCHRISTOPHER
Craig Ciszewski
December 27, 2024
Wish we could play golf!! Gentry and I miss you!!
Coni Spalenka
January 11, 2011
Carole, Ken, Aja & Paige,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of your loss. We are here if you need anything, please do not hesitate to call.
Coni, Jim, Baili & Hunter
January 11, 2011
Carole & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything you need, we are there for you.
Connie, Tom, & Macy DiPrima
January 11, 2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Laura, Kaili, Tyler, Daniel, and Susannah
Laura Lawrence
January 11, 2011
Carole,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Laura,Bill and Amanda
Judy Sylvester
January 8, 2011
To Mary Ellen and family, I am sorry to have heard about Chris's passing, and hope you all are doing o.k.
Amy Lynn
January 7, 2011
Carole, Ken, Aja and Paige,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Reflect on your memories and he will always be with you.
With Sympathy,
Scotty, Amy, Erin, Scotty and Paige
Craig Ciszewski
January 6, 2011
Now who am I going to play golf with? You didn't tell me you were checking out. I'm really going to miss you. Craig Ciszewski (Mathews, Virginia)
P.S. you never showed me your fishing "honey spots" either. You shouldn't be allowed to take that with you! Rest in peace my friend.... rest in peace.
Mary Beth Lovelace @E T Lawson Oil Co
January 5, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs DeChristopher and her family. I know Mrs DeChristopher only by telephone thru a business relationship, but talk with her often and am very touched by the family's loss.
Jim & Patti Baughman
January 5, 2011
Elizabeth and Family:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
January 3, 2011
Mary Ellen,
Please accept our sincere condolences. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Maryland and Ed Noga and Family
Linda Roughton
January 3, 2011
Holly,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You and your family are in my heart and prayers. God be with you.
Linda T. Roughton
January 2, 2011
Elizabeth and Family,
Lifting you all in our prayers in your time of sorrow. May you cherish all the wonderful memories and times together as you begin your healing.
With Love,
Deb Whitley
Sandi Murphy
Melissa Torres
January 2, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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