Photo courtesy of Curran-Jones Funeral Home - Agawam
Agawam, Massachusetts
Dec 21, 1977 – Apr 30, 2021 (Age 43)
Christopher Joseph Dudley, 43, of Ludlow, Massachusetts, passed away without warning on Friday, April 30th, 2021. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts to Dennis and Joanne Dudley, he remained a lifelong resident of Ludlow, graduating from Ludlow High School and working in the area, primarily in construction.
Christopher’s most treasured accomplishment was his daughter, Madison Noelle Dudley, 17. She was the light of his life, his best friend and confident, and his pride and joy. He and “Maddie” shared a love of music—especially Bob Marley, and hiking with his dog, Orry the Pug. He had grown to love his sunrise hikes with Orry, climbing whenever they could to welcome the day.
Christopher adored trout fishing, which he learned at an early age with his grandfather, Joseph Berkowicz. He was blessed to spend his last day doing something that brought him such joy, with good friends, and in the hopeful season of Spring.
He was an ardent sports fan, faithfully watching the Bruins, Patriots, and—more recently—Buccaneers! Between seasons and games, he kept up with his teams through the daily comforting banter of sports radio.
Although his life was tragically short, Christopher leaves a legacy of courage in the face of challenges; a character full of both pride and compassion; and a deep, abiding love for his friends and loved ones. Not to mention a quick wit that he wielded unflinchingly, often in humble self-deprecation.
Christopher is survived by his beloved daughter, Madison Noelle Dudley, of Ludlow, MA; his doting parents, Dennis and Joanne Dudley, of Ludlow, MA; brothers Kevin Dudley, and Matthew Dudley and his wife, Emily, all of Ludlow, MA. Extended family includes aunts Darleen Wilson, of Monroe, NJ; Cindy Suzor, of Vero Beach, FL; Diane Kotwicki of North Attleboro, MA, Dorothy McClean of Florida; and Norman Dudley, and his wife, Dorothy, of Tennessee. The bereaved also include numerous cousins and close friends.
The services for Christopher will be private. Memorial donations can be made to The National Alliance on Mental Illness at donate.nami.org. For more information please visit curranjones.com
Read MoreYou were a wonderful guy I will love you forever you will forever be in my heart
Shannon
May 05, 2021 | Warren, MA
Kevin, so sorry for your loss. Our condolences to you and your family.
Richard & Carole Flanagan
May 05, 2021 | Friend
Joanne, Dennis, Maddie, Kevin, Matthew and Emily,
John and I are at a loss of what we can say to lessen the pain you are all feeling at this time. We are both deeply sorry for your loss, but we know Chris is in heaven with all of Gods children.
John and Karen Marchetti
May 05, 2021 | Friend
I'm so very sorry Dennis and Joanne! I truly know the pain you and your family are going through. Please know our family will be thinking of you and can only hope Chris and Eddie will meet up in heaven
Diane Aniolowski
May 05, 2021 | Friend
Dear Dudley Family.
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and ur family. From Barbara . Robert Dupre and Snowball.
Robert Dupre
May 05, 2021 | Springfield, MA | Friend
Joanne and family so very sorry for your loss. Keep your memories in your heart.
Diane Guillemette
May 05, 2021 | Friend
Group of 10 Memorial Trees
Lisa & Steve Guerard
May 05, 2021 | Enfield, CT
Chris was a teammate of mine on the basketball team back over 30 years ago. I remember those fond days at the Boys and Girls Club in Ludlow being coached by his dad Dennis. Chris was always a team player. He will be sorely missed. R.I.P. Chris.
Ben Gaumond
May 04, 2021
Joanne, Dennis, Maddie, Kevin, Matt & Emily,
When we lose someone we love, they become a memory, the memory becomes a treasure, which time cannot erase.
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayer are with you all. We will all miss Chris.
With love, friendship and sympathy,
The Olszewski's
Denise Olszewski
May 04, 2021 | Friend