Christopher-Chimicles-Obituary

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Christopher Damon Chimicles

Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Mar 2, 1976 – Nov 15, 2020 (Age 44)

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BORN
March 2, 1976
DIED
November 15, 2020
AGE
44
LOCATION
Ardmore, Pennsylvania

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McConaghy Funeral Home, Ltd. - Ardmore Obituary

Christopher D. Chimicles, loving father, son, brother, and uncle, devoted friend, mentor, and successful entrepreneur, passed suddenly of a non-COVID related illness on November 15, 2020.  He is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth Stephanie, along with her mother and his former spouse, Kate Wilhelm; his parents Barbara, Nicholas, and Kathleen; siblings Gregory, Stephanie and her husband Adam Saunders, Peter, and Nicholas; and nephew Aiden.


Chris possessed an insatiable curiosity, passionate commitment, and a generous spirit.  He was deeply dedicated to his family, friends, and colleagues.  Chris was devoted to his daughter, Lizzie, and his happiest moments were spent with her in Three Bears Park, on the beaches of Avalon, or upon the hillsides of Devon. He was the founder and CEO of Angeion Group, based in Philadelphia.  Chris strove to leave behind a lasting legacy of compassion, success and inspiring leadership for his daughter and her generation. 


His commitments went further than his business and family.  In the summer of 2008 aboard an antique sailboat in Penobscot Bay in Maine, not long after he met Lizzie’s mom and his later wife, Chris was part of a small group that began planning the national celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026. Chris went on to serve as a founding board and executive committee member of America 250 and was more recently appointed as Commissioner for America 250 PA, the Pennsylvania Commission for the Semiquincentennial. Chris was deeply inspired by the hope contained in celebrating America’s birthday, believing it to be a universal message of freedom, self-determination, and mutual commitment to the shared success and prosperity of America.


Chris was a natural athlete, an avid skier and golfer, excelled at racquet sports and regularly rode his bike on weekends.  He loved Philadelphia’s restaurant scene, especially Pizzeria Stella, where he and Lizzie frequented.  An Eagles season ticket holder, Chris loved all Philadelphia sports. He was a proud member of the Union League of Philadelphia, The Fitler Club and Aronimink Golf Club.  Born on March 2, 1976, Chris graduated from Malvern Preparatory School. He held a Bachelor of Arts in History from Hobart and William Smith College and a Master’s in Business Administration from Drexel University.


Services will be private, and a public celebration of his life will be held in the spring.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests you help support his vision with donations to Saint Peter’s School, where his daughter is a student, and America 250.


 

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My wife and I always enjoyed Christopher's upbeat outlook on all things he involved himself with. We were privileged to meet and get to know Christopher through his father and mother, and now find an emptiness in our lives and hearts with his passing.

I am so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. My thoughts and prayers with the entire family. May loving memories see you through this difficult time.

Chris was very energetic and a driving force behind lot of work we did together, he always saw opportunities and chances. He will be greatly missed. My heart goes out to the family and friends of Chris.

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

We are shocked and saddened with the news of Chris’ passing. Many years ago, I remember seeing Chris playing tennis with our daughter Wendy. What a great athlete he was. We want the family to know that they are in our thoughts and prayers.

Chris was so many things to so many people. To me (and countless others) he was a great friend. I have so many fond memories of Chris- of private conversations and raucous outings and golf and food and wine and family. He was charming, engaging, inspiring, and endlessly interesting. But what I loved most about Chris was that he was genuine to his core. He lives on in so many memories that I still find it hard to believe he's not just a phone call away. I will miss him. My love and...

My heart goes out to all the friends and family of my dear friend and colleague Chris Chimicles.