Name: Visitation for Christopher J. Closson
Start: 2014-02-07T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-02-08T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors - Lawrenceville

Christopher J. Closson LAWRENCEVILLE - Christopher J. Closson, 56, of Lawrenceville, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2014. Born in Trenton, NJ, he was a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville. Christopher was a graduate of Allentown High School and received his Electrical Degree from Mercer County College. He started his career working for George Prince Electric and Princeton Plazma Physics Lab in Princeton. He was the owner/operator of Closson Electrical Contractors, Inc. who loved and took great pride in his work. Son of the late Albert Chmiel and Patricia Closson, his grandparents Joseph and Loretta Closson; he is survived by his wife Delilah, his children Jennifer and Joseph Closson; his stepmother Mary Chmiel; his sisters and brothers-in-law Doretta and Allen Reed, Loretta Lawrence and Arthur Idkin, Pamela Chmiel and Kent, Veronica and Walter Frihart; his brothers and sisters-in-law Joseph and Diana Chmiel and Clifford and Wanda Chmiel; his father-in-law Daniel Brandt, Sr.; grandmother-in-law Elizabeth Dempsey; sisters-in-law Debbie Zuno, Linda Simon, Angel Griffith, Carol Glozer and Susan Brandt; his brothers-in-law Daniel Brandt, Jr., Curtis Simon and Monroe Griffith; 19 nieces and nephews and his dogs Shelly and Trouble. Chris's passion was spending summers at LBI on his boat with his family. He enjoyed refurbishing the boat, all types of fishing; off the dock, surf and deep sea fishing, surfing and spending time on the beach. He enjoyed scuba diving New Jersey's coast, the Cayman Islands, and the Florida Keys. Funeral services for Christopher will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 11AM at the funeral home. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, February 7, 2014 from 6-9PM and again on Saturday morning from 10-11AM at Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors 650 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Interment will be held privately and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Christopher's memory to a charity of your choice. For directions or to leave a condolence for the family please visit www.poulsonvanhise.com

Published by The Trentonian from Feb. 5 to Feb. 6, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Closson

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22 Entries

Susan Maiolo

March 20, 2014

My Condolences to the family.
Chris,
A candle that shines as brightly as that smile that lit up a room.
Rest in peace my dear, dear friend.

Toni Banket

March 13, 2014

Delilah while so much time as passed since we've seen each other, I fondly remember our times shared as though it was yesterday. Some 34 years have passed but often you and Chris have been thought of...especially while vacationing in LBI. Mom recently shared with me that Chris had passed. It is so hard to believe that such a strong and solid man is no longer here. I remember his calming way, his gentle nature and how openly loving he always was towards you. I feel privileged to have known Chris during those earlier days. I feel saddened by your loss and can only hope that fond memories made over the years will sustain you and your family through this difficult time.

Warmest regards,
Toni

March 9, 2014

To Chris' family. We've seen you on the dock plenty of times, but we usually only spoke with Chris because he was always out and about on the dock. He helped Michael and Joe a lot with electrical boating issues. Anytime they had a problem or question about anything electrical, Chris was the first one they asked. He was always willing to help! We will miss him on the dock in LBI. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We hope that fond memories will help you get through this difficult time. Joe, MaryLou and Michael Yocco on the "MJ's"

Vicky Reid

February 10, 2014

Dear Delilah I'm sorry sorry to hear of Chris s passing if there is anything I can do please don't hesitate to ask. I will keep you and your children in my prayers.

Barb Conover

February 9, 2014

To the Family of Chris, I am so very very sorry for your loss, I have many memories of Chris when he lived on Cold Soil Road....Playing backyard baseball, shooting bats at night and drinking barn cider, those memories will stay with me forever......... Barb Buxton Conover

February 8, 2014

Dear Delilah and family, We are saddened to hear about Chris. We got to know all of you on the dock at BHYCM. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Glenn and Diane Dieffenbach

Denise Klanacsky

February 7, 2014

Dear Delilah, Jennifer, and Joseph,
There are no words to describe how sorry we are for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Denise, Edith, and Beatrice Klanacsky

February 7, 2014

May he rest in peace.

Jeff Jerry

February 7, 2014

So sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Chris has been doing work for our company for a few years. He had a very mechanical mind and was great explaining everything to us.

February 7, 2014

So many people don't think they are noticed when they are noticed all the time and Chris was one of those people. I'm stunned. My sincere condolences to Delilah, Joseph and Jennifer and Chris' extended family.

Theresa McConnell, a classmate

Sofiya katsova

February 7, 2014

I'd like to express my deepest sympathy to you and your family for your loss.

Carol Sokolowski

February 7, 2014

All of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time, we can't possibly express our sorrow for your loss.

John and Melanie DarConte

February 6, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. We are so terribly sad to hear of your Chris' passing. We have known him for many years from the marina in LBI. We have grown especially close to him over the past few years since moving here full time and especially after Hurricane Sandy. We will certainly miss his warm smile and antics on the dock. He was a great father and was always talking about his kids. I will never forget how kind he was to my little boy and how he called him "Captain Chris". He was a great guy and we will miss him terribly. The dock will never be the same.

Jerry and Ruth Hawthorne

February 6, 2014

We were saddened by the news of Chris's passing, hard to imagine not seeing him at the dock! A true friend to many his smile could light up a Lbi sunset. Chris loved his children and beamed when he talked about how proud he was of them! A wonderful person and a good friend we will miss you Chris..

Christine Cathcart

February 6, 2014

I'm so sorry. Every situation is different, but I can honestly say I understand. May God be with you through all the "firsts" in the coming year. Johnny and I loved seeing Chris and all of you on the "dock".

February 6, 2014

We were saddened to hear the news about Chris. He was a wonderful neighbor and we enjoyed talking to him over the back fence. We all can be happy to have known him. Best regards to the family.

Nona and Dick Shea

Deanna and Doug Reynolds

February 6, 2014

Delilah, Jennifer and Joseph,

We are so sorry to hear of Chris' passing and so sorry for your loss. Chris was an amazing man and we are blessed to have known him. Growing up at the marina and watching his children grow and our own will always be with us. Our memories in LBI we will always cherish. He seems to be in a lot of them because the Marina was Chris and he was the marina. It will never be the same without him. You are in our thoughts and prayers and always will be. May God Bless you all! RIP Chris and enjoy fishing, boating and all you love doing with the Big guy in the sky. You will be missed but never forgotten.

Sincerely, Deanna, Doug, PJ, Stephen, Pat and Craig
Xoxoxo

Villalba Family

February 6, 2014

Delilah, Jennifer, and Joseph,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our sympathy to you all and your family. God bless all at this time. We
enjoyed times down LBI. He
will be missed. - Jasmine, Jadira, Joscelin, Michele,
Ismael and my mom send all of
you our deepest sympathy.

Steve Hendrickson

February 6, 2014

TO all,
I knew Chris since we worked at Plasma physics Lab. We got our Electrical contractors license at the same time. He is a real stand up guy and would do anything to help his fellow brothers. God bless you Chris!

Tom DArtagnan

February 6, 2014

Delilah,I am so sorry for the loss of Chris. He was a Great guy and I had a blast with him in our younger days. I'm living out west now but my heart goes out to you and your family. I'm there with you in spirit and my thoughts and prayers are with you. I miss the good old days but am blessed to have had the time I did with you guys.May GOD bless you and your family in these difficult times. Tom & Kathy DArtagnan

Dave Muller

February 5, 2014

Delilah & family,
I am so sorry for the loss of Chris and what you must be feeling. I am devastated. I first worked for Chris in 1987 and last worked for him in 2013 down in LBI in the aftermath of the storm. Though there were months or years at times between me being with him it always seemed like it was yesterday when we were together. We would laugh like kids and of course, ....work like men. Chris taught me so much about electrical work, but more about just plain hard work. I was a kid when I met him and he taught me how to work & how to do things right, and have fun while doing it. Just please know what a positive influence he has had on me and the influential part he has and will continue to play in my life and the lives of many others. God bless you and my friend, Chris.

Allen & Robin (Hendrickson) Thomas

February 5, 2014

Delilah, Jennifer & Joseph ~

We are so sorry to hear the news of Chrissy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May you hold on to all the wonderful memories you shared.

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