Christopher J. Mega

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Christopher Mega Obituary

Christopher J. Mega Saratoga Springs, NY - The Honorable Christopher J. Mega passed away on October 30, 2011 in Saratoga Springs, NY. He was 80. A lifelong resident of Brooklyn, NY Chris was a graduate of St. Francis College and a 1953 graduate of Brooklyn Law School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955, practiced law in Brooklyn and in 1974 was elected to the N.Y.S. Assembly. In 1978 he was elected to the New York State Senate. While in the Senate, he served as Chairman of Crime and Corrections and The Judiciary Committee. In 1993, Chris was appointed by Gov. Mario Cuomo to be a Judge in the New York State Court of Claims. Later, Gov. George Pataki appointed him Presiding Judge of the NYS Court of Claims. In 2000 he became a New York State Supreme Court Justice until his retirement in 2006. Survivors include his beloved wife of 59 years, Madelyn (nee Friscia). He was the loving father of Christopher (Barbara,Christian), Jeffrey (Linda), Valerie Raccuia (Joseph), Jacqueline Fitzgerald (Stephen) and the proud grandfather of Christopher Raccuia, Jeffrey Mega, Victoria Raccuia, Madeline, Katie and Lauren Fitzgerald. Visiting hours will be Thursday 6:30-9pm and Friday 2-4 & 6-9pm at Clavin Funeral Home, 7722 4th Ave., Brooklyn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday at 9:30am in St. Ephrem's Roman Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 and would be appreciated. Local arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584 - 5373) and online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Saratogian from Nov. 1 to Nov. 2, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Mega

7 Entries

Joseph Messina

October 26, 2019

May you continue to rest in peace my friend. God Bless you and your family!

Robert Walsh

November 11, 2011

Dear Madelyn and Family
I just found out about Chris's death. I wanted to extend my sincere condolences. I had the pleasure of working with Chris on a number of community incentives over the year I worked for Lutheran Medical Center and was active in Bay Ridge and Sunset Park. Although we were very different in our political philosophies, I still admired Chris. He had great integrity and was a man of his word (a quality that is sorely missing these days on both sides of the political aisles). I had a deep and abiding respect for him. I join everyone else who has expressed their sorrow at your loss. He was a good man who always tried his best to do right by those who turned to him for help. That's a wonderful legacy. He will be missed but remembered fondly by those who knew him. Sincerely, Bob Walsh

November 5, 2011

Dearest Mega family, Sorry for your loss. I was always proud to say that he was my Blood uncle. I remember all the fun we had together as a young family. may peace & love come upon you in this trying time . Michael Frank Mega ( Sarasota ,Florida )

lorraine s miller

November 4, 2011

Dear Mega Family: may I join you in your sorrow. Chris was an old friend in the
legislature and on the Bench. (He even spoke at my Supreme Court induction at the Harvard Club 1/5/01) The last time Isaw him he walked me to the S.I.ferry, always the gentleman and
a friend. I shall always treasure his
friendship and memory. He loved you all
and was so proud of you!
Judge Lorraine Miller
Supreme Court (retd.)

Joseph Messina

November 2, 2011

I was saddened to read about the passing of the Honorable Christopher J. Mega. When I was in business on 13th Avenue and saw him at a function, I will always remember that smile and gentlemanly way about him.
My sincere condolences to his wife and family. May he RIP!
Joseph J. Messina
Aries Travel Agency of Brooklyn
Boynton Beach, Florida

Amy Brimmer

November 2, 2011

Dear Val: I was so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I know you loved him so very much. You lovingly cared for him to the very end and made such a difference in his quality of life with the tremendous love and patience you showed him during his long illness. Take comfort in your memories of him and know that he no longer suffers, is fully restored in Heaven and will look down on you and yours as your beloved guardian angel.

With deepest sympathy, Amy Brimmer and family

Kathy & Ron Phelps

November 2, 2011

Dear Madelyn, Valerie, Joe and family, Ron & I just checked the Saratogian and we're surprised and saddened to see that Chris had died. We're presently in Paris and will be returning on Friday. Our deepest sympathy to you all - he was a great man and certainly contributed greatly to our state and country. We were in Normandy the day of his death. Valerie, please give your Mom a huge hug fo me and you and the family will be in our thoughts & prayers as you go thru the next few days.
Love, Ron & Kathy

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