Photo courtesy of Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. - Merrimack
Merrimack, New Hampshire
May 24, 1966 – May 29, 2024
Christopher D. Leitz, 58, of Merrimack NH passed away on Wednesday, May 29th, 2024 at the Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH after injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born in Bennington, VT on May 24th, 1966, Chris was one of three children to James B. Leitz and the late Katharine (Erkkila) Leitz. Raised in Lee NH, Chris was an accomplished athlete who graduated from Oyster River High School and received his Bachelors degree in Political Science from Williams College.
Chris was a construction executive for Artisan Building Group for many years. He was a gifted storyteller, quick wit, and host extraordinaire who loved his family and friends fiercely.
Along with his mother, Katharine, he was pre-deceased by his sister Martha Vogt.
He will be forever missed by his wife of 33 years, Jessica (Flood) Leitz of Merrimack, NH; three sons, Keegan Leitz and his wife Aishu of Georgetown, MA, Nils Leitz and his husband Evan Layne of San Francisco, CA, and Duncan Leitz of Brighton, MA; three grandchildren, Ezra, Leela and Tova of Georgetown, MA; his father, James Leitz of Exeter, NH; a brother, Steven Leitz and his wife Bethany of Durham, NH; brother-in-law, Andrew Vogt of Stratham, NH along with several nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
For those who would like to make a memorial contribution in Chris’s memory, you may do so to the Baboosic Lake Association, PO Box 106, Amherst, NH 03031 or online at www.baboosiclake.com/membership
Read MoreChris you were a real one. Shocked to hear this tragic news. Sending my thoughts to your family during this incredibly difficult time. Absolutely wonderful to work with you on the Gardner Museum project. You taught me so much about the construction industry and I’m forever grateful for your knowledge.
Bryna Charlton
July 08, 2024 | WALTHAM, MA
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Amy and Keith Swan
June 30, 2024 | Melrose, MA
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The Walters-Doyle Family
June 18, 2024 | Plymouth, MA
Tragic news, I´m sending my condolences from his former Coworkers at Shawmut. We all have fond memories of Chris. He was a hard worker and could always make you laugh when things on the job were tough. He managed building some great buildings with Shawmut - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Converse were some of the big ones. Chris was a great coworker and friend but he was a family man first - I remember how much he talked about his wife and kids and they were his #1. Prayers go out to...
Katie Gibbs
June 11, 2024 | Work
We send our sympathy to Jim, Steve and the entire Leitz family. Though we never met Chris, we had the pleasure of living next to the Leitz family for twenty years. Love and warm thoughts from John and Libby Lanoie
Libby Lanoie
June 10, 2024 | Fort Myers, FL
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Lea Fasano
June 09, 2024 | Melrose, MA
Jessica and Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Dan and Joyce Cushman
June 08, 2024 | Wickford, RI | Friend
Dear Mr Leitz, Steve, and family, holding you in our hearts as you endure unimaginable grief after another sudden loss. May Kathy, Martha, and Chris watch over your family. Wishing you every comfort.
Mary Beth (Ober) Schlieder
Mary Schlieder
June 08, 2024 | Newmarket | Friend
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
June 06, 2024 | Merrimack, NH
