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CHRISTOPHER HACKNEY Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 30 to May 1, 2012.

HACKNEY CHRISTOPHER GRAY
On Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Beloved son of Colleen Gray Hackney and the late Peter Edwin Hackney; brother of Barret Eastman Hackney; grandson of Marie S. Gray and the late Robert Thompson Gray, Jr., William Pendleton Hackney and Doris F. Hackney; nephew of W. Penn Hackney (Katherine Robshaw Hackney), Jeanne Hackney Kingsland (the late Roger L. Kingsland, III), Adam Dread, Marjorie Gray Hayward (Ronald Hayward) and Michelle Gray Freyvogel (John A. Freyvogel, III); cousin of William Hackney, Matthew Hackney, Morgan Kingsland, Roger Kingsland IV, and Lauren Hayward. A private funeral service was held on Saturday, April 28, with interment in Calvary Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 2, in the Shadyside Presbyterian Church at 1 p.m. followed by a reception with the family. Arrangements by JOHN A. FREYVOGEL SONS INC., 4900 Centre Avenue at Devonshire Street. www.freyvogelfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Shadyside Presbyterian Church.
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July 22, 2012

Marc Lazovik,

Hi Colleen, There are no words to express my profound sense of the losses you have suffered so recently! Your Dad was a special person to me that I got to share some wonderful memories with! Your son was someone whom I only got to know through a few conversations! In the spirit of who we were as friends so long ago on this road we have traveled, I cannot find the words to share with you for your profound losses! My heart goes out to you, your Mom, your Son and all your extended friends and family! God Bless You, and keep you WHOLE through these trying times! Love, Marc

May 16, 2012

Nancy Noonan

Colleen and Barrett. So sorry for the loss of your son and brother. He was a special kid who i remember very fondly you are always in our prayers. God bless you and your family.

May 3, 2012

Aaron Sokolow

Barret and family, I'm so sorry to hear. My deep condolences.

May 3, 2012

Dear Colleen, Gordon and I just heard about Christopher and
can't tell you how sorry we are for you and your whole family!
Nothing could hurt more. Keep the memory of Christopher and Peter up front, they are together. Know that all your friends are with you. With great sadness Kenny & Gordon Nelson

May 2, 2012

DEAR COLLEEN THERE ARE NO WORDS TO SAY TO GIVE YOU ANY COMFORT AT A TIME LIKE THIS.. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. FRAN MAYER

May 2, 2012

Christine Bethea

I share your sorrow and ask God's blessings and comfort for the Hackney family in these trying hours.

May 2, 2012

Joseph Goldstein

Dear Colleen and Barrett, We were deeply saddened to hear of the untimely death of your beloved Son and Brother. If there is anything we can do, just let us know. Again our sincerest condolences.
Rose, Joe and Sylvia

May 1, 2012

Dear Colleen and Barrett, my husband, and ,of course, Ali, joins me in sending our deepest condolences.It is a deep whole in one's heart and will need a lot of prayers and understanding to fathom the intensity of your loss.I remember visiting Ali at Calvary camp one summer on parents day. I knew Chris but did not know Barrett at the time. But i remember when you two brothers saw each otheer , i sensed a deep and abiding love and respect for each other. The hugs were loving and truly genuine.God bless.sincerely, Inara Klein

May 1, 2012

Johnny and Nicole Hays

Dear Colleen and Barrett, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

May 1, 2012

Anna Lotze

To the entire Hackney family,
I am so incredibly sorry for your loss. I feel so lucky that I knew Chris and will always remember him fondly. You are all so loved by so many. Please try and let this love carry you through this unimaginable time.

May 1, 2012

Jessica McConnell

Dear Colleen and Barrett, you have my deepest sympathies. I was heart broken when I heard this news. You are in my prayers and may God breathe new life into your souls when you are ready. Love, Jessica

May 1, 2012

Dear Penn & Adam: Please accept my condolences. - Jeff Pollock, Esq., Sq. Hill

April 30, 2012

Dear Colleen and Barrett,
Louise, Bill & I are so terribly sorry for your loss of Chris. What a sparkle he had.
Chris Larson

April 30, 2012

Darlene (Durkin) Silvio

Colleen & Barrett, so sorry to hear about Chris. I will always remember him greeting me with his sweet smile and a big hug whenever I volunteered in his kindergarten. I will keep you in my prayers.

April 30, 2012

Colleen and Barrett. So sorry to learn about Chris. My heart breaks for both of you. You are in our prayers.
Patti and Frank Katrincic

April 30, 2012

John & Catherine Stover

Sending loving thoughts, and many prayers. Catherine & John Stover

April 30, 2012

Rhodora Huffmyer

I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Chris from St Bede. He was a kind loving sweet man. He will be missed.

April 30, 2012

So terribly sorry for your loss.

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