Christian Richard Klorczyk
Christian Richard Klorczyk
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Christian Klorczyk Obituary
Christian was born June 6, 1989, in Latrobe, Pa., and was the very beloved and cherished son of Frederick J. and Lynne (Sepesy) Klorczyk. Christian was raised in Connecticut and was a 2007 graduate of Waterford High School. Christian was currently a senior Dean's List finance major at the University of Connecticut School of Business in Storrs, scheduled to graduate in May. He is a lifetime brother of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity and a lifetime member of The National Rifle Association.
Christian was a man who lived his life with passion, valued and honored his family name, and especially recognized the value of a man's word and handshake. Cars, the history and technology thereof, Formula 1 racing and the high technology of the sport, snowboarding, his family, his friends, trap and skeet shooting, and excelling at all he chose were Christian's priorities. Along with his father, brothers, and friends, they could often be found in the garage or driveway working on cars with tools from Christian's immaculate six foot tall toolbox.
Christian spent his first track day at Monticello Race Track in New York last summer and became addicted to being on the track. Along with his father, brothers, and friends, he was in the process of modifying a Porsche 996 turbo to run this season at tracks in the northeast and mid-Atlantic states.
Christian spent every winter break snowboarding out west and recently returned from a Lake Tahoe/Heavenly trip with Jordan Ransom who was his best friend and essentially his twin brother. He boarded every opportunity he had at Killington, Vt., and fortunately was able to spend part of his last week there with Jordan. By now, Christian has met the men in Heaven that he admired most of his life, his grandfather Frederick J. Klorczyk Sr., whom he never met on earth, Enzo Ferrari, Ferrucio Lamborghini, Ayrton daSilva Senna, and Ferry Porsche.
Christian's brothers, friends, and fraternity brothers described him as a man full of happiness with an infectious and contagious smile who spread his happiness to those around him. He was a man of character and dependability, proud of his family's and friend's accomplishments, and never lost sight of his family's humble beginnings, work ethics, faith and pride in America. Christian was never negative, never afraid of hard work, be it physical or academic, and typically fought to pick up the tab at the bar. Until this year at UConn, Christian had quite a fear of dogs. He and his housemates adopted a mixed breed pit bull from a quick kill shelter on her very last day of life. Christian quickly fell in love with Stella, and wondered how he actually lived without a dog in his life.
Besides his parents, Christian is survived by two brothers, who loved him with all their hearts, Frederick J. Klorczyk III of Brooklyn Law School in New York City and a UConn graduate, and Parker N. Klorczyk of St. Thomas More School in Oakdale, soon to be a freshman at UConn; his maternal grandparents, Dr. Richard S. Sr. and Norine R. Sepesy of Monroeville, Pa.; uncles, Donald A. Klorczyk of Sandy Hook, and Dr. Richard S. Jr. and Kathy Sepesy; and aunt, Janette A. and husband, Robert T. Regola III, all of Greensburg, Pa.
He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Frederick J. Sr. and Elizabeth A. Klorczyk.
Christian's family will receive relatives and friends from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday and from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the Impelliteri-Malia Funeral Home, 84 Montauk Ave., New London. Family and friends are asked to gather for a Mass of Christian Burial at noon on Saturday at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 170 Rope Ferry Road, Waterford. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Christian's name be made to Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, 365 Montauk Ave., New London CT 06320.
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Dad, Mom, Frederick, and Parker
April 17, 2025
Christian,
Not a moment goes by when we´re not thinking of you. We love and miss you so much.
You will forever be in our hearts,
Mom, Dad, Frederick, and Parker
Mark, Barbara & Family
March 11, 2025
His perpetual smile lives on. All our love.
Timothy Pratt Knauth
March 10, 2023
12 years and a blink of an eye- or a lifetime- later, still living on in the hearts of so many! Godspeed, Christian, on your journey. May you be safely I'm the arms of the Holy Spirit, awaiting that day, not so far off, some say- when all will be revealed.
Mark and Barbara
March 11, 2021
Another anniversary , reminding us of a life well lived! Forever in our hearts Christian. God bless...
Love Mark, Barbara and Family
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FREDERICK KLORCZYK
March 10, 2021
CRK,
Ten years. Seems like yesterday. Always in our hearts and minds. The pain is so deep. Forever young.
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Dad
Mark & Barbara Roberts
March 11, 2020
Always in our hearts as we share the bittersweet memories.
All our Love
Mark & Barbara
Frederick Klorczyk
March 10, 2020
CRK,
Nine years. So hard to believe, so hard to go on. Youre always in our hearts and minds, we talk about you everyday. Our world stopped on that day. Cant wait to be together again.
With all of our love,
Mom and Dad
Shannon Buckley White
March 9, 2013
Christian,
You will always be Loved, Never to be forgotten-You left behind a beautiful family & many loving friends...
My prayers go Out to all of you...
Thinking of you Often....
Steve O'Niell
March 26, 2011
Fred and Lynne,
Our deepest sympathies. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Dennise
Aileen Foley
March 24, 2011
i am awfully sorry for the loss of Christian. he was a friendly guy and he will be miss completly!!!! i can not believe that hes gone!
Bob & Mary Harrill
March 23, 2011
Our sincere condolences are extended to the family during this difficult time. May God be with you.
March 22, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Klorczyk Family during a difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Savaria Family.
March 21, 2011
Dear Fred,Lynne,Frederick and Parker,
We deeply feel the loss of your beloved son Christian. From a spirited boy to a well rounded young man, he was a true example of your positive parenting and family unity. God has a place for him in his home, and we will always have him in our hearts.
All our love and prayers,
The Roberts Family
Carol Skalski
March 21, 2011
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to you. There is nothing anyone can say that will ease your sorrow, but know that there are many people who care and who are praying for you and your family.
From the Skalski family
David Deveau
March 21, 2011
My deepest sympathy to you and your family, the news of this has sadden all of us.
Frances Mileski
March 21, 2011
Dear Fred and Lynn,
We only have met on one occasion (Jen Sampson's 40th) & we had a lovely time talking to you that evening. My husband and I distinctly remember how proud you were speaking of your sons lives and interests. So clearly evident was how much the two of you cherish your sons. We are thinking of you. Our sincere condolences. Frances and William Mileski, Ledyard CT
Christian is in the comfort of God's Kindom
Pete Guevara
March 21, 2011
My Dear Friend Fred & Klorczyk Family Members,
My profound condolences and support remain constant with all of you. Although many of us seek the adequate words during the most challenging times, I feel they evade us all that could ever replace any of the pain and anguish that you all feel. With certaintity, please know you are all in my prayers to find peace, strength and the reasurance that Christian is in a better place. God Bless you all.
With Love & Sincerity, Your friend Pete Guevara
Isaiah 41:10
Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.
Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.
John 14:1-4
Jesus, the Way to the Father:
“Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust also in me. There is more than enough room in my Father’s home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am. And you know the way to where I am going.”
Pamela Endsley
March 21, 2011
My heart goes out to you and your family. It's unimaginable what you all must be feeling. I didn't know Christian well, but I saw his bright spirit every time he came into the office. I pray that in time you will all find some peace and the strength to move on.
Jeff Bourbeau
March 20, 2011
Dear Fred, Lynne, Frederick and Parker, Words cannot express the incredible feeling of sorrow I have for all of you. I hope you all find comfort in the incredible memories you have all lived through together with Christian. My deepest sympathies to all of you. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed Christian!
March 20, 2011
Dear Fred and family, sending my deepest sympathy for this tragic news. Christian and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick Kusy
Merry Murdock
March 19, 2011
Lynne, Fred, Frederick, and Parker,
My heart aches for your loss and my mind screams "How can this have happened?" Christian will always be with you in those great family memories. Hang on to them and hold each other.
Sharon
March 19, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
March 19, 2011
Dear Klorczyk Family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. One thing was always clear during my conversations with Fred; his love for his sons was unconditional. May your memories of your wonderful son carry you through this tragic loss.
Fred – you and your family are in my prayers.
Bruce Schlueter
Timothy Knauth
March 18, 2011
It has taken me a little while to wrap my head around this terrible tragedy enough to express my feelings appropriately. My deepest sympathies go to all of you: I knew Chris as an occasional exuberant passer by as I was working for Fred in the old mill building we call "the shop". I remember his intelligent and confident smile as he went about his business. Always up to something! Gosh, It takes my breath away to think he is gone from our sight. It is through these, our cherished memories, that Chris lives on, through us.
Deborah Campbell
March 17, 2011
To Christian's family,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss of this wonderful young man. My heart is very much with you all.
No one should have to lose a child.
You are in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Deborah Campbell
Richard, Donna, Greg and Lauren Sobel
March 17, 2011
Dear Klorczyk Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time. May you find comfort knowing that Christian's warm smile and cheerful personality will live on in all of us.
With love and fond memories,
Debbie & Nando Dazzi
March 17, 2011
Dear Lynne,Fred,Frederick and Parker,
No words can express the heartache we feel for you. Christian was the light of your lives. He was truly an amazing and stellar young man. Lynne, we've watched our children grow from the days of "I'm Two" and Fred, I'll always remember the twinkle in your eyes as you talked about your sons, such a proud father. Christian was very blessed to have you as parents and you were truly blessed to have him as your son. May his beautiful soul shine on you always until you meet again. With Much Love,
Mitchell Burke
March 17, 2011
Dear Lynne, Fred & Family,
I learned just this morning of your tragic loss. I did not know your beloved son but I knew you and your family and as such know the endless love that certainly filled your lives. I know as you do that Christian is now by the side of God, no doubt swapping stories with Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborghini as well as his grandparents. I pray that God in his infinite wisdom and mercy will help you through this terrible loss.
Todd Grace
March 17, 2011
Fred and Family,
I have you all in my prayers. As an employee of Fred's. He could not have a conversation with me without one or all of his sons being brought up with such love and pride in his voice. May the Lord use that same love to carry you and your family through this terrible loss.
Amy & Chelsea Robinson
March 17, 2011
Dearest Lynne, Fred & Family:
I wish you all love and peace... Love to fill your hearts with the memories of your beloved son and peace to know that he will always be with you. He was your blessing on earth is now your guardian angel in heaven.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Rita Witt
March 17, 2011
Dear Cousin Lynne, Fred, Frederick and Parker:
Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve the loss of your son and brother. We are shocked and saddened to hear of Christian's passing. May your happy memories of him make you smile and may God see you through this terrible loss.
With love and prayers,
Your cousins, Rita Vasilko Witt,& Len and Mark Vasilko
Dennis/JoEllen Bertolotti
March 17, 2011
Words can not express how much our hearts ache for you. Christian it seems was a bright light in the life of everyone that new him. Now he is a bright light in the night sky. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Peggy Santoriello
March 17, 2011
To the Sepesy and Klorczyk families my deepest sympathies for you loss. Your family is so caring, kind and giving. It was my proud honor to work for Dr. Sepesy Sr., and Jr. for the time that I did. I felt like family.
Ann Josefoski
March 17, 2011
The Klorczyk Family
It is very, very hard to find words to say to all of you.
Your son and brother Christian was a true blessing in your family. I pray that God will help heal your hearts in this very dark time. Keep his memories close in your hearts forever, in time this pain will ease.
I also lost two of my brothers in very tragic ways, I know how your hearts are breaking.
Please believe that God is with you all and will help if you let him.
My deepest sympathy.
Frederick Klorczyk Jr.
March 17, 2011
Thanks to all who have left such wonderful comments about our beautiful son Christian. Christian, Frederick III and Parker are the lights of our lives and our reason for being. It feels as though a part of our souls departed when Christian left his physical body for Heaven on March 11. Christian, however, will never really leave us in spirit and thought and we look forward to spending eternity as the Klorczyk family with him in Heaven.
For the record, Christian, his brothers and his friends were all very accomplished mechanics with every tool and safety device available to them. Each will attest to such. Christian owned four - four ton jackstands and was using two when one dropped during the most freakish of consequences while changing oil on his BMW snowboard car. The car was NOT simply supported by a floor jack as was reported. As an engineer and one who is dedicated to safety I personally taught and enforced the rule at our home that a floor jack is only for jacking the vehicle and oversized jackstands are used for supporting it while working underneath. A jack of any style is just plain ureliable. Often we would use additional blocking mechanicisms for an extra degree of safety.
The mention of a "faulty jack" in an earlier story being responsible for this tragedy is a misquote and untrue. As Lynne and I found and rescued Christian we can attest that such was definitely not the case. I jacked the car from Christian with the floor jack which was along side the car as he would have placed it after setting it on stands and I placed another jackstand under the car before I even went under it to work on Christian. Lynne called 911 simultaneously and then searched for vital signs. Unfortunately, and to our anguish, we were quite late according to the L&M Trauma Team.
To those of you who are "car guys" out there, please invest in the more expensive jacks with backup pins rather than those sold in local retail outlets so this tragedy is never repeated again.
We ask that you all pray for Christian in Heaven and also pray for those of us who loved him to find the strength to mourn and continue our lives.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts,
Lynne, Fred, Frederick III and Parker Klorczyk
Judy Ranallo
March 16, 2011
Dear Cousin Lynne, Fred, Frederick and Parker:
My family and I extend our deepest sympathy to all of you.
When my Mom told me what happened I was in shock and did not want to believe it. How proud you must have been of Christian, so many accomplishments at such a young age. May your faith keep you strong. Please know you have been and will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Cousin Judy, Larry, Nicholas, Marcus & Lucas Ranallo
John Smith
March 16, 2011
Fred, words cannot express the hurt i feel for your loss. I have you all in my prayers.
March 16, 2011
Dear Lynne, Fred, Frederick and Parker, My family was very sad to hear the news of Christian's passing. My mom spoke with Norine last Friday and heard about the accident. What a handsome, intelligent, personable boy he was. We all feel for you and the Sepesy family for your great loss. You will be in our prayers. You have wonderful memories of your beloved son. Sincerely, Cousin Chris & Smith Howland (Houston, TX)
Alfonso & Diane Giansanti
March 16, 2011
Fred, Lynn, Frederick and Parker,
Other than having an awful ache in my heart I cannot express how I feel , I cannot imaging how you feel. I admire the Klorczyk family, you have endoured so much through Love, Strength, and Courage. God Bless you all and may you keep your Love, Strength and Courage and may the Lord provide peaceful times for you.
The Giansanti's
Mark and Stephanie Malia
March 16, 2011
Dear Fred and Lynn,
I had the pleasure of meeting the both of you and later your sons, back in 1994 when WMX took charge of the old Cramer and Lindell Inspection Company.
As my wife and I look back and remember the past, the both of us watched as our children as with yours advanced in age and passed from childhood to teenage years then adulthood.
Words of ours, that should attempt to ease the grief you both are feeling would be fruitless, from a loss so overwhelming. I pray that our heavenly Father may ease the anguish of your bereavement, and leave you only the cherished memory of the love you both had for Christian.
Yours very sincerely and respectfully,
Mark and Stephanie Malia
Laura Stefanski
March 16, 2011
Dear Lynne and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother. Although no words can change anything or bring back time, please know you are in my prayers. I pray you can find strength during this very difficult time and in the days to come; and that you can keep the happy memories alive in your hearts. God Bless all of you.
The Stefanski's
Kathy Racette
March 16, 2011
Lynn - It is times like this that I wish I were back in CT. I read of Christian's passing and horrific accident. I have no words to express my heartache for you and the family. My prayers and thoughts have been with you daily. May God help you through this difficult time. God Bless! Kathy Racette
Chuck Miller
March 16, 2011
Fred & Lynne,
I give you my deepest comdolences. My thought and prayers are with you and your family.
Jim Kocher
March 16, 2011
To Fred, Lynne, Frederick, and Parker, No words can express how truly sorry we are to hear of your loss. We offer our prayers and support to help you through this diffcult time. God Bless all of you.
The Kocher's
Kimberly St Hilaire
March 16, 2011
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of Christian's family and friends. Always cherish the wonderful memories. So young and full of life...God Bless
Krista Fasanella
March 16, 2011
May all blessed for having Christian in their lives surround one another to find strength through their profound sorrow. The Klorczyk Family will always be in my prayers.
Randy Sweet
March 16, 2011
Fred and Family,
My heart deeply hurts for you during this very difficult time. It is not often that I talk to Fred that he doesn't talk about his boys. I know there is little we can do or say to lessen the pain of your lost but please know we are here for you and you will be in The Sweet's thoughts and prayers!!
Nick Sowa
March 16, 2011
To Fred and the Klorczyk family,
My family and I have you in our prayers. I pray that you're able to look back on Christian's time on earth as a blessing and are able to keep moving through this horribly difficult period. We'll never know why until it is our own time, but faith means that we trust without knowing the ultimate plan. May your faith sustain you through this most difficult time.
Your friend,
Nick Sowa and family
March 16, 2011
Fred & Lynne, our most heartfelt sympathy and prayers to you, Frederick, Parker and of course most all, Christian. Please whatever you need let us know how to support. Ken & Donna
J S
March 16, 2011
This is the most beautiful obituary I have ever read! So sorry to all of his family & friends for the loss of such an amazing spirit.
Cathy Flodin
March 16, 2011
To the Klorczyk Family,
My heart goes out to you for the devastating and tragic loss of your son. My son is also a student at UConn and in the same Fraternity. He spoke very highly of your son. My prayer is that your family has the strength to get through this very difficult time.
Kathy Castagna
March 16, 2011
We have your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Jamie and Peter Castagna
March 16, 2011
Dear Lynne, Fred, Frederick and Parker, I truly wish I could find the words to tell you how deeply, deeply sorry I am. I don't understand why bad things happen to good people. I know there in absolutely nothing I could ever say or do that would make you feel even one iota better. Just know that I am praying for all of you to find the strength to get through the day. I am here if ever you need me. All you have to do is ask.
Love to all of you,
Romayne
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