Christopher M. Jolly

I was friends with Chris in 4th - 8th grade, and we did alot together, living only a couple blocks from each other. Chris was always a great friend and a friendly and positive person. I heard through the grapevine of his passing and am sad to discover that what I heard was true. I just want to offer my condolences to Chris' family, I know you have suffered a great loss. I still remember spending the night and eating tons of tangerines off your tree. I know Chris is in good hands and even...

...and so it is, my beautiful son, that Christmas this year was like no other. The tears flowed and the day passed thankfully quickly. We put your smoked salmon under the tree and your picture among the ornaments that your Dad, Ian, and little Chris managed to put up last night. Brandon and Spike called. Jim gave me a beautiful silver heart necklace with you in mind--"gone yet not forgotten though we are apart, your spirit lives within me forever in my heart." It says it all. Sleep, sleep...

Dear Chris,

Today would have been your 36th birthday. We miss you so much each day, but we know your spirit is with us throughout the house. You were a wonderful son and we are just thankful that you are resting peacefully now. It has been rough, but knowing this makes it a little easier for us. We will meet again, my son. Just know that you were loved very much. Mom and Dad

My dearest Chris,
Today marks three months since you left us. Dad, Ian and I miss you so much. Each day has been a challenge for us and we think about you each moment. The grocery store is very hard to go to since I see so many of your favorite foods like pistacios, Mother's Iced Cookies, rosemary and so many more. Brandon has been over many times and he is doing OK considering. He has been a Godsend to us--a truly beautiful person and friend. Baby Christopher is growing so much and...

To the Jolly family and friends: I was lucky enough to have known Chris at Virage. When I think of Chris, I recall big bursts of laughter and silliness and his generous and kind spirit. He is certainly one of the people I remember most from my time there. Chris will be in the hearts and memories of so many people, his spirit lives on. My love and prayers go to you all.

To the Jolly family: my sincere condolences for your loss. I had worked with Chris at Virage and would see him here and there in San Francisco. He was an enormously popular person and had a great wit and sense of humor. He will be missed.

the Jolly family,
I am so very sorry for your pain and loss. I knew Chris in elementary school and actually I could consider him my first true crush, in life. He was always very kind and sensitive to me and it sounds like he touched many lives as an adult. These are memories that I will carry. I pray a prayer of peace for your family at this time. Heidi Kelley-Reed

Chris Jolly was a good and loyal friend to me. The news of his passing has left me shaken and saddened that his wonderful light has been put out. Not only did Chris make me laugh but he would laugh at/with me. He was a great listener; the perfect audience. "Tell me another story," he would say and I would happily oblige. His witty observations on life, his intelligence and warmth....all priceless. And he was always up for a cup of coffee. God bless the Jolly family, his friends and loved ones.

Dear Jolly Family,

I had the opportunity to meet Chris while we were still in grade school. I remember him with a fantastic smile and the ability to always make me laugh. The news of his death has touched many of his friends that have lost touch with him over the years. Our hearts go out to your family and we take solstice in the fact that we had the chance to get to know him and have him become a part of our lives.