Chris Chingros

1930 - 2019

Chris Chingros obituary, 1930-2019, Lowell, MA

Chris Chingros

1930 - 2019

BORN

1930

DIED

2019

Chris Chingros Obituary

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LOWELL - Chris Chingros, husband of Joyce (Gramas) Chingros and son of the late Vasily and Christina (Foundos) Chingros died on Sunday, December 15th at High Pointe Hospice House in Haverhill. He was born on October 30, 1930 in Thessaloniki, Greece and attend school there until he emigrated to the United States in 1938. As World War II loomed over Europe, the American government ordered dependents of American citizens to leave Greece and along with his mother he sailed on the Queen Mary to New York City where his father worked in the fur industry. He grew up in Long Island City and became a star athlete at Long Island City High School, earning letters in baseball and basketball for four years. In his junior and senior years, he captained the basketball team to the state championships playing at Madison Square Garden. After graduating from high school, he enrolled in Lowell Textile Institute. At that time he received an offer from the New York Knickerbocker Basketball Team to try out. He chose to attend college and played sports there as well, holding the record for the most points scored in a game with American International College in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was a well-known sports figure in local circles, playing basketball with the college and also with the YMCA league and the AHEPA league. His education was interrupted when he was drafted by the United States Army. He served with the 7th Airborne Division in Fort Campbell, Kentucky and once again he captained the basketball team to be co-champions of a tournament. He was trained as a medic, sent to Korea, and served as Chief Medical Corpsman with the 7th Infantry Division. When it was discovered that he was fluent in Greek, he was sent to the Greek Expeditionary Forces to serve as an interpreter between the Greek and American troops. He earned the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal while serving his two years. After being honorably discharged from his two years in the army, he returned to college to complete his education. He graduated from Lowell Technological Institute (now the University of Massachusetts at Lowell) in 1957 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Textile Chemistry. He worked in research and development at Allied Chemical in Buffalo, New York, at Falulah Paper Company in Fitchburg, MA, and at Hodgman Rubber Company in Framingham, MA. He also took classes at night at Harvard School of Business. In 1975 he founded Chingros Safety Supply which he operated until his retirement. He was a devout member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church and had served on the board of directors as treasurer for many years. He was a volunteer at many church functions, such as picnics and festivals. He also served on the Merrimack Valley Safety council as president, was a member of the New England Rubber Association, the American Textile Association, the Lowell Fly Fishing Club, and the Pan-Laconians. He was a former member of the AHEPA and the Mani-Society of New England. After retiring, he enjoyed traveling, fishing, sailing, golfing, and going to New England Patriots football games. He was an avid fan of all the Boston sports teams. He is survived by two sons, Christopher Chingros of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Arthur Steven Chingros of Lowell; two grandchildren, Alexandra and Nicholas Chingros of Las Vegas, Nevada; a brother, Joseph Chingros of Chelmsford and his family; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was predeceased by a son, Dr. William Chingros. CHINGROS - Relatives and friends are invited to attend Chris' visitation on Thursday, from 10:00 until 11:00 AM at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 62 Lewis St., Lowell 01854 followed by his Funeral Service at the church. Burial in Westlawn Cemetery in Lowell. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chris' memory to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church.

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January 14, 2025

Lena posted to the memorial.

December 19, 2019

Philip Sumar posted to the memorial.

December 17, 2019

Sophia Carafotes posted to the memorial.

Lena

January 14, 2025

Im so sorry for your loss my deepest condolences

Philip Sumar

December 19, 2019

Joyce, Arthur & Christopher,
I am sorry for the loss of uncle Chris. I will always miss him and William. We shared our love for fly fishing and sailing. My thoughts are with you all in these difficult times.
Your nephew,
Philip Sumar, Santiago, Chile.

Sophia Carafotes

December 17, 2019

Dear Mrs. Chingros, Arthur, & Chris, My heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of your husband and father. What a loving and beautiful tribute of such a great man. I'm sure he will be missed. May he now Rest In Peace and his memory be eternal.✝

Lewis Demetroulakos

December 17, 2019

May his Memory Forever Be Eternal. R.I.P.

Susan Koumpouras

December 17, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Your father was a kind man and I am proud to have known him. Sending love and prayers during this difficult time.
Susan Koumpouras

James Koumpouras

December 17, 2019

This is the most Magnificent Tribute; he was a great achiever of so many countless achievements. A wonderful man I had the pleasure of knowing from a lifetime neighborhood family friendship here on Christian Hill in Lowell. God Bless.

Mike LaBrie

December 17, 2019

Mrs. Chingros, Chris, and Arthur:
I am saddened to hear of your loss.
I have many fond memories of Mr. Chingros as a young boy; trips to King Ridge skiing, his Karmann-Ghia, the green Chevy Nova
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Chris Chingros

December 16, 2019

Dad..I will miss you more than words can express..you were always there for me..all the baseball,football and hockey games..Boy Scout camping trips..fishing,skiing,tennis and golf..you supported and encouraged me..you will live on forever in my heart..thank you for all the wonderful memories..
Your loving son,
Christopher

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