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Christopher Pontrelli Obituary

Christopher Pontrelli
Dec. 22, 1931 – Dec. 13, 2013

Christopher Pontrelli was born to Charles Ignazio and Benedetta Pontrelli in Los Angeles, CA . He graduated Franklin H.S., enlisted in the Army in 1951, graduated from Cal State LA and had a 25 year career in education. He was also a successful life insurance salesman for 50 years. Chris married Nancy Caringella of Montclair, CA in 1961. He was a Jazz pianist and most recently was a member of The Leon Wesley Sextet in Los Angeles, CA and the Al Kader Shriner Band in Portland, OR. Chris split his time between Pasadena, CA and Beaverton, OR to spend time with his sons Christopher Jr., Charles, and their families. Chris was a Eucharistic minister at both St. Cecilia Church in Beaverton and St. Andrew's Church in Pasadena. Chris's engaging personality will be missed by many. He is survived by his sons Charles (Tori) and Chris (Salpy), and his grandchildren Charles, Alex, Christopher, Gabriella, Nicholas and ex-wife Nancy. Chris joins his father, mother, brothers Tino, Mike, Fidel his Twin, and sister Catherine in Heaven. Services will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church in South Pasadena on December 21, at 9:45 am. Remembrances in lieu of flowers can be made to St Peter's Italian Catholic Church in Los Angeles. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena Directors.

Published by Pasadena Star-News on Dec. 19, 2013.
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Hello. Did Chris ever live on 5424 Delware ave Los Angeles? 626 780 4797

Kenneth Harris

July 5, 2020

Dear Pontrelli Family,
I was blessed to get to know your father briefly while training as a Eucharistic Minister at St. Andrews. Not only did we have some mutual friends I really enjoyed his humor, he was such a dear man. He will truly be missed in this world. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Nicole Daze

January 3, 2014

My prayers to your family this holiday season. I will miss Pop on his walks around the neighborhood stopping to chat with me and offer a kind word. He was so happy to be here with your family and share a life in Oregon. He will truly be missed.

Christine Waczak

December 23, 2013

I was sorry to miss Chris's funeral and send my deepest condolences to the family. He dearly loved his months in Oregon and spoke so happily of his family there. I will miss seeing his sunny, warm and infectious smile at St Andrew's morning masses but will always remember how he would light up a small space with that smile.
Blessings on Chris and his family.

Gigi Scully

December 22, 2013

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

December 22, 2013

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