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Christopher Fanizzo Obituary

CHRISTOPHER LUKE FANIZZO, 23 BELOIT, WIS. - Christopher Luke Fanizzo, 23, died on July 1, 2012 as the result of a motorcycle accident near Machesney Park, Ill. Christopher was the son of Robert and Marilyn (Hann) Krenkel and was born Jan. 29,1989, in Janesville. Christopher was a 2007 graduate of Parkview High School in Orfordville. Christopher then graduated from Blackhawk Technical College with an Associate degree in Criminal Justice. He was an auditor of pharmacies for General Business Services. Christopher approached life with gusto and daily sampled life's offering. He loved to motorcycle, especially trips with his mother. Christopher was a stranger to few, friend to many and enemy to none. He loved to travel, especially on his motorcycle with friends or his parents, Bob and Marilyn. Hunting, fishing, disk golfing and competitive trap shooting. He started his love of motorcycling when he was a child riding a dirt bike. He enjoyed senior citizens and playing Euchre with them. For a young man, he had traveled extensively and loved his sojourns around the USA. He started his love for the land in Future Farmers of America (FFA). Christopher is survived by parents, Bob and Marilyn Krenkel of Beloit; brother, Haesi Nicholas Fanizzo of South Beloit, Ill.; Ariel Armstrong, Ariella and Angela; aunts, uncles and many cousins; and his beloved dog, Nicko. Funeral services at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 7, at Betzer Funeral Home, 118 S. Second St., Delavan. Burial services at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hillside Cemetery in Genoa City, Wis. Visitation from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 6, at the Betzer Funeral Home, Delavan.

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Published by Rockford Register Star from Jul. 4 to Jul. 5, 2012.

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Beverly Newhausen

July 5, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May god wrap his arms around you and help you through this time. God Bless you Marilyn.

Linda Castro-Sebena

July 5, 2012

I'm sorry for to hear about Christopher. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. He was a great kid.

Ariella Fanizzo

July 5, 2012

Love you dada Christopher

Angela Slove

July 5, 2012

Always in my memory, always in my heart, I miss you so much Christopher. keep an eye on our little Ariella from up there. We love you.

Terry Goeddeke

July 5, 2012

Sorry to hear of Christopher's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Marilyn and Bob.

Sara Enna

July 4, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and his many friends.Chris was a friend of my son,he will be greatly missed.God Bless,Mrs. Enna

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