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Christopher McKenna Obituary

MCKENNA , Christopher M. Suddenly, on August 16, 2012, Christopher M. McKenna, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital at the age of 38. He will always be the loving son of Sharon McKenna and Melvin Stefanowicz and Michael and Janice McKenna; beloved brother of Leah Ruby and her husband Perry; devoted grandson of Viola Rodgers and the late John W. Rodgers and Joseph and Catherine McKenna; loving companion of Dot Andrews. Chris will always be remembered as a caring and outgoing person, always touching everyone as a friend; whether on a golf course or in the showroom, Chris gave it his best shot.
The family will receive friends in the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc., 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, MD 21093 on Saturday from 6 to 9 PM, and Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. A funeral service will be celebrated in the funeral home on Monday, August 20 at 10 AM. Interment Holy Rosary Cemetery. Expression of sympathy may be directed in Christopher's memory to American Heart Assoc., P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. A guest book is available at www.lemmonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Aug. 17, 2012.

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August 15, 2017

Son, As always thinking of you today and everyday. Love you
Dad

Janice McKenna

August 10, 2017

Chris, I can't believe that you will be gone 5 years on Wednesday, 8/16/17. There isn't a day that I don't think of you and know that you are with your Dad and I. Each time I see a butterfly, whether on the tennis court, or in the pool, it always reminds me of you and I feel you are there with me/us. Keep sharing your life with us until we can all be together again.

Love,
Janice

michael mckenna

May 29, 2017

Chris Thinking of you son. We celebrate your life everyday, however your birthday is a special day for memories of you for me. Strong emotions, love, happiness, and pride for you are always with me. Loneliness and great sadness for time and opportunities missed are with me as well. The old saying that I wish I knew then what I know now truly applies. What seemed important wasn't, things that we had plenty of time for
we didn't, situations to express true feelings allowed to pass unsaid, a life lesson learned way to late.
Unfortunately there are no " do overs " son. I love you and miss you every minute every day. Dad

Heather Osterman

August 26, 2016

Hey Chris, Thank you for visiting me in my dreams. It's always great to see you. I miss you. I hope the afterlife is amazing. Maybe I'll see you there one day. Hugs Heather

August 13, 2016

Son
Another year has past. It is important
for you to know that you are as much a part of my life now as you always were. My memories of you bring me joy, happiness, and great pride. Unfortunately, there is also sadness
for the missed opportunities we had for more time together, I really need
and want that time son. I start and end my day with thoughts of you. Chris know that I love you, and miss you every minute every day.

Dad

May 29, 2016

Son
Jan and I will be in town for your birthday. I am looking forward to spending some time with you. I know that you are not really there and your soul is in a much better place but I still feel closest to you when I'm at
you resting place. Your Aunt Kathy along with Roxanne and Eva have been taking good care of the decorating and cleaning. I am thankful that they do that since both your mother and I have
moved to Florida albeit different coasts.
WE are having dinner this year at Pappas' everybody enjoys their crab cakes, especially me. Son I love you and miss you so much. I have lots to talk to you about and will be there with you on your birthday.
Dad

December 22, 2015

Son
It is just a few days before Christmas.
I am sorry for not writing in a long while but I'm sure you know that I think of you constantly and talk to you everyday.
Right now there are conflicting emotions about you son that tend to dominate my days. The negative ones are regrets for what should have been but wasn't, and sadness for my inability to be the father I wanted to be for you. On the positive side, my sweet memories of you and our time together are my savings grace, they are precious to me.
Time to change the thought process.
Leah and Perry came to visit early this month and it was nice to have them here
with us.The weather was not good, cool and rainy, but we were able to do a few things and keep busy. The week went by way too quickly, would have liked more time with your sister.
Jan and I are not going north for the holidays we are going to go up for Leah's birthday instead. We hope to get together with Kory , Rachel, Phil, Jen,
Leah and Perry for our semi annual "Celebration of Christopher". I love the little party I always seem to learn something new about the beautiful person who is my son.
Your Aunt Kathy along with Eva and Roxanne are keeping your place clean and decorated. Jan and I thank them for
looking after you.
We will visit with you in a month.
Merry Christmas son we love you and miss
you every minute every day.

Dad

August 14, 2015

Son
As always, my days are filled with thoughts of you. Three years and a day since I heard your voice. Missing you, loving you, every minute, everyday.
Dad

July 10, 2015

Hi Chris, It's your long lost friend Heather. I miss you, I think of you daily, and will always love you. My life changed because of you and I am thankful I had you in my life <3 Love, Heather aka Galaxy Girl

June 20, 2015

Son
Happy Birthday! We had another very nice party for you at Tio's. Leah, Perry, Kory, Rachel and Phil, were there with us. It was unusual that very few people were in the restaurant on a Sunday evening. I talked to chief Emilio and he said it has been like that since the unrest started in the city in April. The food was top shelf like always, the Sangria very tasty, and the time spent with family and dear friends very peaceful and quieting for me.
A golf story, the PGA Country Club at St. Lucie Trails is now open to Cascades residents, at reduced rates, plays hard as hell but is absolutely gorgeous and they spoil you. This course is right up your alley, super fast greens and perfect lies if you are in the fairways. I want, I wish,
I dream, that we could have a day there together son.
Father's day tomorrow, I will visit with Leah and you then. I pray that you are at peace son.
Love You Miss You Every Minute Every Day

Dad

May 11, 2015

Good morning son
It is the middle of May and the summer
temperatures are here already. It has been in the high 80's to low 90's during the day
and 70's in the evening. Almost ideal for spending time out side.
The condo at Hopewell sold quickly and at a reasonable price, we are happy with the way the sale turned out. We are finally getting the boxes and stuff out of the garage and put away, we brought so much with us maybe we should have bought a bigger house. Not really we need to throw or give some things away.
We are learning to play tennis, have taken a dozen or so lessons and are able now to enjoy the exercise an actually have fun doing it,also joined the scuba/snorkel club, exercise in the pool regularly and of course still playing golf. Am still losing weight slow but steady over 100 lbs to date.
Jan is very supportive and tolerates my up and down mood swings. In June the union
contract expires for Verizon associates and she goes to Philadelphia for who knows how long. The last time she was gone for months.
We are coming back to Baltimore for your birthday in a couple weeks. Looking forward to celebrating with Leah and Perry, as well as the usual "suspect" friends of yours.
Thinking of you always!
Love you Miss you Every minute Every day
Dad

February 23, 2015

Son
This winter the weather in Maryland has been awful. Windy, cold, snowy. Even here in Florida the AM temps have been in the low 40's, warming to 60's and 70's. Come on Springtime.
Janice and I plan to be back in Maryland at the end of March to remove the last of our stuff from the condo and get it sold.
Hopefully the snow will be gone by then so I can do the gardening and make your site look nice. I enjoy doing it and I think
it shows visitors how much you are loved, respected, and thought of.
Leah and Perry have had a difficult time with severe colds and Perry even had a bout with pneumonia because of the lousy winter
weather. Otherwise they appear to be doing
fine . Leah and I talk a couple times a week and I think it is good for both of us.
Next week is your mothers birthday and it would be nice if you can reach out and give some comfort to her. Special days are lonely and difficult to navigate.
As usual, most of my free time is occupied by thoughts of you.
Good night son.

Love You Miss You Every Minute Every Day
Dad

December 28, 2014

Son
It is 4am, I am sitting here remembering you, nothing different about that. The holidays are almost over, thank heavens, they seemed awfully long this year. I was thinking about past holidays. Surprising how many memories you can conjure up if you focus on them. I wish I had more.
Janice helps remind me of the good times with you and your sister but she still feels
that I tend to live to much in the past. Maybe she's right but memories of you two
make me smile.
Will write again soon.
Love You Miss You Every Minute Every Day
Dad

December 25, 2014

Merry Christmas Chris. Last night I was riding my bike through our development, talking to my mom and dad, you and everyone else of my family that is no longer with us. I am hoping that you all will be together today celebrating Christmas Dinner together too, like we will be today with our friends and extended family now in Florida. Your father and I decided since we went home for Thanksgiving that we would stay in Florida for Christmas. I think he is having 2nd thoughts about our decision, so next year we might go back to MD. We don't call that home now, since we have permanently moved to FL. It is very different here because we can enjoy ourselves 12 months out of the year, versus maybe 5 months there. Your Dad plays golf as much as he wants, some days better than others. We have much more of a social life here and we have certainly met a wonderful group of people. Deb and Vince, our best friends, who you met, are great people and we feel like we have known them all of our lives, instead of 3 1/2 years. We will be with them most of today, starting with breakfast. Well I am going to say bye for now. We all miss you so very much.

Janice

December 25, 2014

Son
Christmas 2014 - our third Christmas missing you. Fortunately, son, we are all blessed with lasting memories of the special son, brother and friend that you were to all of us.
I often talk to my friends especially my
golf buddies about you and fun things that occurred when we played.
I have been playing twice a week plus
playing the par 3 course here in the community nearly everyday. I have been hitting the ball solidly, tee to green,
probably better than any time in the last
five years. If only I could putt.
I miss our golf outings so much! Sometimes
my memories and thoughts of you on the course are so strong that I imagine we are there together again. Those moments bring a rare feeling of peace to me.
Health wise things are good with both of us,
almost completely recovered from the surgery and losing weight, 94 lbs so far and still working on it.
Jan and I did not go north for Christmas
this year. It seems strange not to be with
Leah and Perry or to visit with you on the
Holiday. Jan misses her family especially the kids.
We need to rethink the holidays next year.
Not much left to tell you except;
Merry Christmas Son. I will say prayers for
you and all of our family there with you.
Love You Miss You Every Minute Every Day
Always
Dad

December 24, 2014

Chris,
Merry Christmas! I miss you so much. Perry and I are doing well, I am so very lucky to have him. We had dinner with Kory and Phil just before Thanksgiving and it was nice to talk about you and laugh a bit. You were such a special person and it is nice to know that your friends really care about you. I hope you know how much you are loved and missed everyday. Daddy and I were talking about you today and I got a little teary, but it's because I miss you so much. Give my love to Mom-Mom, Pop-Pop, Gran, Grandpa, Auntie Carol, and Uncle Joe. Merry Christmas sweetheart, I love you. Leah

September 18, 2014

Chris
Today is one of those difficult Thursday's again. Thinking about being together on the course. Missing it and you very much.
Love you son!
Dad

September 1, 2014

Son
It is Labor Day weekend and I was thinking about work. I don't do that very often anymore, although I do remember that we spent a lot of time working
together on those holiday weekends. Just about every time I think about my life I am reminded of you and the similarity of things we had fun with
work, golf, football games, telling car guy stories, dinners out, and those special drive time conversations.
I wish we had more time much more time.
Trouble sleeping again tonight, lonely here without you son.
Love You Miss You Every Minute Every Day
Dad

Leah

August 15, 2014

Hi Chrisser,
I miss you so much. Sitting at work today, I thought about the time I got home from the beach and you told me to get down to Riverwatch. You were there with the usual suspects but you wanted to hang out with your sister, too. It was a perfect summer day, hanging out by the water listening to great music and hanging with one of my favorite people. I can't remember if I truly thanked you for that afternoon but I really appreciated it. It is hard to believe but "No Pets for Noah" is still around and playing in OC. Then I thought about the weekend you were in OC and met me at the Green Turtle. Nothing like hanging out with your brother, having a few beers and watching football. Perry and I will be doing the same thing tonight. sitting at The Green Turtle watching football and having a beer.
I'm sure you didn't listen to a lot of country music but there are 3 songs that describe how I feel much better than I ever could. Lee Brice "I Drive Your Truck" The first time I listened to the words was when we heard the song on our way to Florida, but this describes how I have felt for the last 2 years. "I've cussed, I've prayed, I've said goodbye. Shook my fist and asked God why, these days when I'm missing you so much."-Lee Brice The next one is Luke Bryan "Drink a Beer"- "When I got the news today, I didn't know what to say, so I just hung up the phone. I took a walk to clear my head, this is where the walking led. Can't believe you're really gone, don't feel like going home. So I'm gonna sit right here on the edge of this pier, watch the sunset disappear, and drink a beer."- Luke Bryan. One of my favorite places to go when I need quiet time is a small beach on the river not too far from the house. The last time I was there I had a butterfly that stayed close and I knew it was you. It always seems like whenever I'm thinking about you or talking about you a butterfly appears and that's all I need to prove that you are still with me. I love and miss you so much. The last song is Carrie Underwood's "See You Again" and this is the one that keeps me going. "Said goodbye, turned around and you were gone, faded into the setting sun, Slipped away. But I won't cry Cause I know I'll never be lonely for you are the stars to me, You are the light I follow. I will see you again, this is not where it ends, I will carry you with me until I see you again."-Carrie Underwood I know we will be together again, but until then please keep an eye on us and help to keep us safe. You are always on my mind and in my heart. Thank you for being my brother. I Love You!! Leah

August 14, 2014

Hi Chris, I can't believe it has been 2 years. You are always in our thoughts. Just the other day something triggered my memory about the time when you were still living with us and I hollored down to wake you up for work. I heard the shower running and running, so I went downstairs to check on you, and you had gone back to sleep. That brought a smile to my face, even though at the time I screamed at you to get up. I am sure that your Dad has shared the story with you about everytime we visited you at the cememtary a butterfly appears and that makes us feel like you are there trying to give us a sign, letting us know you are ok. Everytime, no matter where I am and I see a butterfly, I think of you. Keep watching over the ones you love and love you, to guide us through our days until we meet again.

Love
Janice

August 8, 2014

Son
The computer timed out so you will have two entries from me.
Leah and Perry are doing good, we talk a couple of times a week and we are learning more about each other. I think Leah knows that Jan and I support and value our relationship with them.
I had my spine surgery the end of June and am recovering quickly. It's nice to be able to walk again especially since it's pain free. Golf, however, is still a long way into the future. Therapy starts on Tuesday, lasts 8 weeks and I am ready.
Lonely here without you son but you are still with me always just in a different way.

Love You Miss You Every Minute Every Day
Dad and Janice

August 8, 2014

Chris
My God son, 2 years have passed. Those that love you continue to feel the same sadness today that we felt that first morning. It certainly has been a challenge moving forward for all of us.
I often relive our conversation on the golf course the Thursday before your passing. Do you remember it too? I thought you didn't look good. When I asked if you were ok you said you were fine just tired. I suggested that you could take a couple of days off from work and rest. You said things were hectic at work and time off was not possible, but you assured me that everything was fine. In retrospect I should have pressured you more about it but I didn't, a regret I will always have. I'm so sorry son, maybe things could be different now.

July 19, 2014

Son
On occasion talking to you is just not enough, sometimes I feel that I can better express my thoughts in writing.
Happy Birthday Chris! We love you!
Jan and I came home for your party, all the regular suspects attended. We went to Tio's again, everyone seems to feel close to you there, I know Jan and I do.
We asked for Oscar to be our server.
He was happy to see us again. He said
that he remembers how much he enjoyed you as a customer and thinks of you frequently. Nice thing for him to say.
Your birthday toast was with "white"
(we all know it is your favorite) we shared Crab Alicia and the main course
was the filet you always got. Kory, Rachel,and Phil got on a roll telling
"Chris Stories". Everyone laughed and
we were able to relive some of the joy that you brought to our lives.
Oscar surprised us with a giant piece of pine nuts cake with a birthday candle on it. We all sang,
unfortunately off key, but still a good effort. After the tears dried the partying began anew. It was an good party,son, I think right up your alley.
You should be proud to know that you continue to live on through our family, your friends, and the loving happy memories we all have of you.
I wrote this after your birthday and need to apologize for not posting
it until now. Very sorry son!

Leah sends her love.

Love You Miss You
Every Minute Everyday

Dad and Janice

June 1, 2014

Happy 40th Birthday!!! I hope you are celebrating with everyone there, including furry family. I see you everyday. I talk to you everyday & I miss you more everyday. You were a very special gift for 38 years, 2 months & 15 days that I will cherish for always and forever. I thank God everyday you were in my life. That you are my life, my shining star & my angel always. My life has changed so much since that day you had to leave us. I have met some wonderful people and unfortunately that is what we have in common. Mel & I talk every evening & you are always part of our conversations. Last night on the news there was a segment about the latest sports fad, Footgolf. It is played with a soccer size ball with appropriate sized holes on what was a golf course. No golfclubs, just your legs & feet, like soccer. Mel responded "Chris would not like that. Footgolf is not golf." We laughed. A rarity.

I was thinking what we would have planned for today. You would be playing golf with your dad in the morning & then having brunch with your dad & Janice & then coming to our house for a cookout. Mom-Mom would have liked that, as long as her burger was a hockey puck.

Miss you, love you more everyday. Happy Birthday my sweetheart! Love you so much! Mom

March 31, 2014

My Sweetheart - I am going to try this again. For what ever reasons my last 2 entries did not post & no one can explain why. I do hope you were able to read them privately. I was reading some notes today, and all I could do was cry. It is so empty & lonely without you, Mom-Mom & Matey. I know they are so glad to be with you, Pop-O, Carol, Joe & Bosun. Also, we can not leave out Fonzie, Taz, Chi, Capt. Bunky, Merry Christmas, & Abbey. If I have left anyone out, please tell them I am sorry. In between snows, Mel & I went to the cemetery to pick up the Christmas flowers & put pretty spring ones there. And then it snowed again. As I said in my last messages, the holidays were empty without all of you. Especially YOU!!! And I celebrated my birthday again without you. You were always there with Yellow Roses. Chris, I miss you so much. I want to see your smiling face, hear your voice, look into your beautiful eyes, hug you & never let go. I have been going to a Mothers' Grief Group. They are wonderful women & we all have the loss of a child in common. They understand without me having to explain my feelings, because I cannot put into words the loss and hurt I feel. Sweetheart, I love you always. I will see you again & then I will be able to smile. Love you! Mom

March 17, 2014

Son
Thinking of you. It is St. Patrick's Day down here. Leah and I will drink a beer for you and you can have a beer in Heaven with St. Patrick for us. Love you Miss you every minute every day!

Dad

January 24, 2014

Son
Sorry that I did not make an entry
to your Guestbook during the holidays. I've tried several times but have been unable to find the words necessary to
accurately convey my thoughts.
Jan and I have been at the Florida house since Thanksgiving, the weather has been great, we have lots of friends and are always involved in something that keeps us busy.
Jan and I talk about you daily, I
enjoy it and it helps me to focus on
my memories. As always you are constantly in our hearts and minds.

Love You, Miss You, Every Minute, Every

Day !!

Dad

Karen Merriman

December 18, 2013

Chris,
Its been yrs since I saw your beautiful face but I will never forget it. You are now up in heaven looking down on us and watching over us. This time of year is tough on the people who love you. I pray that it will be a time to celebrate your life. Gone too soon. <3 Karen xoxo

December 16, 2013

Son:
Even though you are with me everyday,
I really miss hearing your voice and
seeing your smile. This is such a melancholy time of year.
We will be home for Christmas, see you then.
Love you!

Dad

October 26, 2013

Son:
As always, thinking about you. Miss you.

Love
Dad

Heather Osterman

October 16, 2013

Love you and miss you Chris. I didn't get to see you or say goodbye. I know you are up there and I've seen you in my dreams. I don't know why you are gone, but I know you are at peace. One day, maybe our souls will meet again. Hugz and I will miss you always, Heather

September 10, 2013

Son:
We discussed several times that I will not usually make entries into your Guest Book, however with your permission, I would like to share this writing by Mary Elizabeth Frye with friends and family. I think it is so beautiful and it offers such a wonderful concept of the hereafter. It is titled :
Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep;
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow, I am
the diamond glints on snow, I am the sun on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. So do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there; I did not die.

When I am with you at Holy Rosary I think of this and it helps lessen my loneliness and lightens my heart. Maybe
it can help someone else too.

I love you son, will come and visit you
tomorrow after golf.

Pop

August 22, 2013

Chris, It has been a year and it has taken me this long to try to accept and understand how and why this had to happen. And a year later, I still don't have answers. I miss you everyday and I'm doing my best to help your Mom move on. She is a strong woman and the last year has sucked for all of us, but especially her. There are so many things that I see daily or hear that remind me of you. I'm sure this last year you have been living it up with Mom, PopPop, MomMom, Chi, Matey, Bosun and everyone else that has left us. Take care of them and yourself and we will all be together again. You are always in my heart and my thoughts. Miss you and love you.
Robyn

August 19, 2013

Chris, I miss you so much. A year has gone by, but it still feels like it was yesterday. Every time I talk to you I wish I could hear your voice one more time. Things are so hard without you, and it seems like they get harder with each passing day. I love you and I know we will see each other again. You will always be with me. Give my love to everyone and extra hugs to Matey, I didn't get a chance to say goodbye. Leah

tracey elliott

August 16, 2013

i miss you sooooooooooooo much....you will be in my heart forever....i love you...tracey

August 16, 2013

My dearest son, it has been one year since my heart was broken because you had to leave me. I can still hear your father's voice on the phone telling me you had suffered a heart attack and was at Johns Hopkins. As I rushed to get to you, I kept telling myself you were going to be okay, but it was already too late. I held you & begged you to come back to me, but you were already in a better place, heaven. I think of you everyday, miss you everyday, talk to you everyday & love you so much. I do hope you know how much everyone loves you. I can still see you sitting at the table talking with Mom-Mom, Mel & me that Sunday, after you had played golf. I wish I had that Sunday back, because I would never let go of you. I pray that I will see you again, and hug you & tell you how much I love you. My three stars (you, Bosun & Matey) shine bright every night. Until we meet again, know I love you and always will. Mom

Bosun & Matey are now with Chris

Sharon

July 22, 2013

Christopher, by now you know what I am going to say, that Matey joined you on July 10th. This house is so big, empty & quiet. Heaven is filling up with so many of those I love. I know Matey is bugging Mom-Mom for treats and pulling Bosie around by his ear. Take care of my fur-babies. I miss you so much. There are times I pick up the phone to call you, but you don't answer. Please give big hugs & kisses to Mom, Pop, Auntie Carol, Uncle Joe, Bosun & Matey, Taz & Chi and so many others. There appear to be lots of changes going on at Heritage, which you are already aware of. There will never be another you, another Bosun nor another Matey. I love you so much & miss you! Please put in a good word for me, so that when it is my time, I will be with you & my fur-babies. I look for your star every night & I know you are smiling down at me. An absolutely beautiful smile. Love you & Miss you! Mom

Sharon McKenna

June 1, 2013

Happy Birthday sweetheart. This would have been your Jack Benny birthday. I do hope you are celebrating with Pop-pop, Mom-mom, Auntie Carol, Uncle Joe, Bosun, Chi, Fonzie and everyone that has gone before you. You are so missed by everyone. When I went to Heritage a week ago, I am still referred to as Chris' mom. That is my ultimate compliment. I am very proud to have been your mom & always will. I think of you everyday, but am glad you were there to welcome Mom-mom home. I still see you sitting at the table having a heated discussion with Mom-mom the last time you were here. If I had only known, I would not have let go of you. Nothing is the same since you left. I miss and love you so much. Mel & Matey miss & love you bunches. See you in the stars. Love forever, Mom XOXOXOXOXO

Leah

June 1, 2013

Happy Brthday Chris. I love you, I miss you and we will be celebrating your birthday in OC with the Ravens-at least the rookies and cheerleaders. Mom told me to drink one for you and we are planning on it. I love you!!!

May 31, 2013

Son, tomorrow is your birthday. As usual I am having trouble finding the words necessary for me to express to you what I am feeling on our first birthday apart.
Probably the best choice is to simply say we love you, we think about you constantly and we miss you terribly.

In an attempt to maintain our birthday traditions we will use Tio's sangria (white of course) on Sunday for your toast.

With Love Always
Dad & Janice

Sharon McKenna

May 3, 2013

Sweetie, I know you are happy to finally have Mom-Mom with you. You have been visiting her for quite some time. She would tell me about your visits. I was so glad because I knew you were looking out for her & telling me you were OK. I have another angel to look after me. I love & miss you everyday. I know I will join you one day. Until then, remember my love for you is forever! Love, Mom

Leah Ruby

May 3, 2013

Hi Chisser,
You must really be having a party now. Have you finished off Mom-Mom's whiskey sour yet? She was so worried about you and Pop having your beer and I told her you were waiting for her to open them. I miss you and love you, please take care of Mom-Mom and let her know that we will all be ok. Love you sweetheart.

February 17, 2013

Christopher, it is so hard for me that you have been gone 6 months. I was at the cemetery yesterday on the anniversary. Admirers had been there on the 14th with Valentine's Day balloons & a single rose. You were everyone's sweetheart & will always be mine. Mom-mom tells me of your visits & talks. I'm glad you come to see her & I know you will take her by the hand & guide her home to daddy, Carol, Bosun & especially you! I miss you everyday & wish we could talk. Know you are always in my heart, my thoughts & my prayers. Love you! Mom

Leah

February 16, 2013

Hey sweetheart, I cannot believe it has been 6 months since you left us. I miss you everyday. When the Ravens won the Superbowl, I cried thinking about how excited you would have been. When I saw all the people partying in the street after the game, I could imagine you being there and soaking it all in. I keep thinking about my wedding and how happy I was that you were able to be there with us, having a family vacation as adults and what a wonderful time we had. I wish we would have had more...I wish alot of things these days. We're going to see Mom, Mel and Mom-Mom tomorrow and I wish you were going to be there, it's very strange being at Mom's without you. I now that you are with me and I carry you in my heart every day. I love you!!

tracey

February 14, 2013

thinking of you on valentines day sweetie....miss you so

Leah

January 20, 2013

Hey Chrisser,
We are going to the Super Bowl!!! We beat the Patriots 28-13 and it was AMAZING!!! Once again, we were the underdogs and we proved them all wrong. We beat Peyton last week and Brady tonight and we meet the 49ers in New Orleans. ( I guess Mama Harbaugh has to wear that split jersey!!) I wish you were here. I knew we were going to make it, having our angels watching over us-you, Art, and Pop-Pop. I have never cried during football games, but last week and this week changed that, I was thinking about you through the entire game. ( We made it there just like we did 12 years ago.) I love you and miss you so much. We are going to win it all AGAIN!! Keep looking out for us. I love you!!!

January 7, 2013

Son,

The Christmas and New Years holidays will be here soon. As always it is difficult to think of what would be the right gift for you. My best thought is to make you this solemn promise,I will remember.

The first time that I saw your beautiful blue eyes the day you were born. I remember.

Hearing you laugh and giggle made my heart laugh and giggle too. I remember.

When we played "baskets" on the closet door. I remember.

How cute you were in your blue suit the day Janice and I got married. I remember.

Your determination to catch the fish yourself without any help when we took those "charter trips " out of Tilghman Island. I remember.

When we went to Clifton Park and you were so so excited for me to show you how to play golf. I remember.

Your graduation from "Calvert Hall " I remember.

When you needed money to go to Ocean City with your friends that summer. I told you to come to the store and I would give it to you along with an employment application. I remember.

Our vacation in Hawaii with Janice and Jean,the snorkel trip to Molokini, swimming with the " green sea turtles" at Makena Bay, playing golf in the lava fields at "Silver Sword" and the "Wailai Country Club" and eating roasted pig at the lual in Lahaina. I remember.

Your college graduation from U.M.B.C.(in 5 years instead of 4 because you played around so much, but I really didn't mind) I remember.

Our golf vacation in Palm Springs. I remember.

How proud of you I was when you were promoted to Business Manager at Bob Bell Chevrolet. I remember.

When you took me to Pinehurst for a golf vacation as a Fathers Day present.We played #2 the Donald Ross Designed championship course and I played so poorly. I remember'

Our dinners at Tio Pepe'and Zorba',the Crab Alicia,the Sangria, the Chocolate Roll,the Pasticcio, and the happiness of being there with you. I remember.

hen you took me to the championship game at M & T Bank Stadium between the Ravens and the Texans,the hospitality tent,meeting your friends,enjoying the atmosphere,it was brutally cold,but it was still a wonderful day spent together. I remember.

How much I looked forward to our Thursday round of golf together. I remember.

How much I admired and respected your intelligence, determination, patience, and talent. People said that you were the "Rock Star" of the car business. I remember.

The conversations about our business. the stories we told each other, when you asked for my opinion about solving customer issues, and laughing about the bazaar things that happened that day. I remember.

The last time that we played golf together. I remember.

The last time we spoke together the day you left us. I remember.

The last time at John Hopkins Hospital that I looked into your beautiful blue eyes. I remember.

Christopher, my son,from the breath of my mind to depth of my heart I promise to always love you, to always miss you,and most of all to always remember.

Merry Christmas

Love your Pop

January 4, 2013

My Christopher,
I just could not do this during the holidays. I miss you so much everyday, but not having you here at Christmas was so very hard. I look for your star every evening. I cannot imagine 2013 without you. As I sit here writing this, the tears are flowing. I have done a lot of that. I could not celebrate the holidays when so much was taken from me. Mom-mom says you visit her every morning at 2am. Thank you for watching over her & I know you are there waiting for her with open arms. I love you sweetheart & will see you again. Love, Mom

Mike Hoffman

January 3, 2013

Chris,
I just heard the news today from a co worker. I couldn't believe what happend I started to cry, even tho I worked with you for three months, I will never forget the mcdonalds, runs, or obsessing over the commaro. Or just getting you coffee, you were the first to cut my tie, you taught me Internet Car Sales, and I never forgot one thing, you passed in august , I was in a horrible accident in august , miss you , miss having a cigarette with you. Will see you one day, R.I.P, Junior!
;)

I think Chris would like the fact the a golfer & a golfball will always show where he was laid to rest with lots of LOVE!!!

Mom

December 25, 2012

December 25, 2012

Merry Christmas Christopher!! I love you and miss you so much!!

tracey elliott

December 24, 2012

it's hard to believe that it has been over 4 months since you have left us. there is not a day that has gone by that i don't think of you and see that cute smile of yours. even though you are not with us for the holidays, i know you are one of the angels up above watching over us. i really,,,really miss you...and you are always in my thoughts...merry christmas chris...i love you

December 13, 2012

We love and miss your smile in the salon.From all the girls at aka studio.

December 7, 2012

Christopher,my son,it is nearly 4 months since you left us.For me this has been the most difficult as well as the most reflective period of my life.

I think about you many times a day everyday.

Bill Bullock took me to the Ravens opening day game but I really do not recall very much about it. What I do remember vividly is going to last year' Championship game against the Texans with you.We met your friends at the hospitality tent,had a nice lunch,drank a beer,and enjoyed the crowds.It was so cold, the coldest day of the year but I was with you.We had
a spectacular time.
I will cherish and remember that day.

As my life goes forward it sometimes seems to go backwards as well. When I play golf at Pine Ridge or have dinner at Zorba's or Tio's or many other places my first thoughts are of you.
Oddly,initially that made me very sad now,however,I am anticipating it happening and it usually makes me smile.

There are still many tearful days but there are some pleasant days too.

Janice and I love and miss you very much.

Love,Dad

November 25, 2012

My dearest Christopher, I wanted to send you a note on Thanksgiving Day, but it was too hard. It was so quiet without you. I know this is the first of many firsts and I can only imagine that Christmas will be even harder. I miss our talks, your smile and your hugs. I miss you!!! Every night I look for your star, which is always shining down on me. I know I will see you again one day & will hold you in my arms & never ler go. I love you sweetheart and am so proud of the man & person you became. Love, Mom XOXOXO

Leah

November 21, 2012

Happy Thanksgiving Chrisser. I miss your smile and that mischevious giggle. This is our first holiday without you and I feel so lost. The love between a brother and sister is so special and is not something I can share with anyone else. I never realized how your strength helped with so many things. Just knowing you were a phone call away was like having a security blanket I thought would always be there. We miss you so much. It has been 13 weeks, and it feels like it's getting harder instead of easier. Reminders of you come from some many things, a song, a game we played when we were kids, watching Ravens games, a hurricane. I know you will always be with me and I will do my best to take care of Mom & Dad. I love you Christopher and miss you more than words can say.

October 29, 2012

My dearest Christopher, you are missed more and more everday. Your marker is in & I hope you like it. It has a golfer and a ball on a tee on it. The golfer reminds me of you. There is a poem titled "Afterglow" that so reminds me of you and what you would be telling all of us. Unfortunately the author is unknown, because I would ask if he or she had met you in order to write something so true and meaningful. I often read it to you and me and it goes like this..."I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one. I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways. Of happy times and laughing times and bright sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done." I would love to thank the author for giving words to what you would want us all to hear. It is not easy to dry the tears, but I keep trying and hearing these words that I know you have said to me. I love you my son and always will. I pray you are wrapped in God's arms with Pop-Pop, Auntie Carol, Uncle Joe, Bosun, Taz, Chi, Fonzie, Merry Christmas and Abbey. And all those that have gone before you but are there with love for you. Until we meet again...Love, Mom XOXO

October 20, 2012

My dearest son Christopher. Your mother's heart is broken, but one day I will see and hold you again & it will be one. I love you so much & miss you everyday. It is hard to believe it has been just over 9 weeks since you left us. I hope you realized how much you were loved and respected by everyone you met. You touched everyone and left an impact on their lives. There was only one you and I am so glad you were my gift for 38 years. Until we meet again, love Mom

Jen & Troy Grosholz

September 28, 2012

Sharon and Mel (and family), words still cannot express how heavy our hearts are on Chris' passing...please know that we are thinking of and praying for you as you try to heal...

Jean Muhler

September 14, 2012

I am so, so sorry for your loss. I can remember how proud you were of Chris back when we use to see each other all of the time. And I am sure that has not changed at all. My prayers go out to you and your family.

September 11, 2012

How do I start to say just a few things about Chris!

What a wonderful man - In the past few days quite a few people have shared testimonies of how truly wonderful he was. His sense of humor - a smile that would light up a room, compassion, kind heartednes and OH what a strong character! Which is just some of the wonderful qualities that first attracted our very dear friend Dot to the man of her dreams!! Chris swept Dot off her feet and continued to do so for the next twelve years. They truly became Best friends, confidents, soul mates. Enjoying each other every minute they were together - whether it was at the end of each hard working day, in a restaurant or from the cool breezes of many beaches or waiting for him to come home from his beloved golf game that he so enjoyed with his dad that he adored.

Dot and Chris have gone thru so much in the past twelve years-including being rescued from their water filled home to jumping the waves in OC!! The water was just one more common bond!!

Dot is so proud of her Life Companion and the life they made together - Chris truly is and always will be the Love of Her Life.
He was her Rock and She was His!!

Chris's special life was cut so tragically short and has left us all with a whole in our hearts.

Dot, may the memories that you have made in the last twelve years embrace you each night and give you the comfort of Chris's eternal love!

For all of us, it was a privelage just to have known him -
Chris your face, your smile, your words will so be missed but will live on in our hearts for you have touched everyone you have ever met!

Until We Meet Again!!

Michael McKenna

September 3, 2012

WHAT CAN A FATHER SAY TO HIS SON WHO LOST HIS LIFE SO SUDDENLY ? CAN HE SAY THAT HE THINKS OF HIM EVERY DAY? CAN HE LAMENT THE FACT THAT WE ALLOWED OUR CAREERS AND OTHER COMMITMENTS TO LIMIT OUR PRECIOUS TIME TOGETHER? CAN HE SPEAK OF THE LOVE THAT IS ALWAYS PRESENT? CAN HE SPEAK OF THE PRIDE FOR THE MAN THAT HIS SON HAD BECOME? CAN HE WONDER AT THE DEVOTION AND RESPECT SHOWN TO HIS SON BY SO MANY FRIENDS AND ACQUAINTANCES? CAN HE TELL HIM HOW MANY LIVES WERE IMPACTED BY HIM WITH HIS INFECTIOUS SMILE, LAUGH AND JOVIAL MANNERISMS? CAN HE TELL HIM HOW SORRY HE IS THAT HE DID NOT HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO HELP HIM WITH HIS INNER CONFLICTS? CHRISTOPHER LIKE MANY OF US STRUGGLED AGAINST THE POWER OF NEGATIVE EMOTIONS WHICH AT TIMES COULD BE OVERWHELMING .

JUST RECENTLY AND UNKNOWN TO ME I LEARNED THAT CHRISTOPHER HAS FOR A LONG TIME BEEN TELLING HIS FRIENDS AND CO-WORKERS ABOUT HIS LOVE AND RESPECT FOR ME. UNKNOWN TO HIM I HAVE ALWAYS TOLD MY FRIENDS THAT HE IS A WONDERFUL SON, HOW MUCH SMARTER HE IS THAN I AM AND HOW ACCOMPLISHED HE HAS BECOME. I BRAGGED ABOUT HIM CONSTANTLY, ESPECIALLY ABOUT SOME OF THE GOLF SHOTS HE WOULD MAKE DURING OUR WEEKLY THURSDAY MATCH. HE COULD HIT AMAZING SHOTS FROM LONG DISTANCES WITH HIS 4 IRON.

MY SINCEREST WISH IS THAT WE HAD JUST A MOMENT MORE TOGETHER SO WE COULD SAY TO EACH OTHER WHAT WE SAID ABOUT OUR FEELINGS FOR EACH OTHER TO OTHERS.

OUR PRECIOUS SON JANICE AND I LOVE YOU. OUR PRECIOUS SON YOUR MOTHER AND MELVIN LOVE YOU. OUR PRECIOUS SON YOUR SISTER LEAH AND PERRY LOVE YOU. OUR PRECIOUS SON YOUR MOM-MOM LOVES YOU. OUR PRECIOUS SON YOUR LONG TIME LOVE, DOT, IS DEVOTED TO YOU.

SON MY HEART IS BROKEN! I MISS YOU SO MUCH ALREADY! I AM PROUD OF WHO YOU ARE! I RESPECT YOU AS A MAN! I LOVE YOU SO VERY MUCH! I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO WHEN WE CAN RESUME OUR THURSDAY GOLF MATCH TOGETHER. I'VE HEARD THE GOLF COURSES ARE HEAVENLY WHERE YOU ARE. I WILL TRY TO BRING YOUR 4 IRON WITH ME.

LOVE ALWAYS DAD.

Ron & Jen

September 3, 2012

We are so sorry to hear this very sad news. Dot, family, & friends are in our prayers.

Chris Heine

August 30, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. I did not know Chris, but heard so many wonderful things about him through Dot. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

August 29, 2012

I am very sorry for your loss. I call on sales managers everyday. Calling on Chris was always positive and uplifting. I will miss him. RIP Chris.

Mike Harryman

August 28, 2012

Chris was the go-to-guy when it came to buying a car. He was upfront and honest always. He always had a smile on his face. Thanks Chris for 11 years of honesty, integrity and kindness.

Janice McKenna

August 27, 2012

Christopher, your father and I are so proud of you because you touched so many lives in your short life, from customers, co-workers from many different dealerships, contacts at the banks, and other vendors, and even a person you met one day, who was going through tough times and you took home to stay with you & Dot until he got his life back together. Unfortunately we didn't realize it until after you were gone. We know how much you mean to us and we will never forget you. Until we meet again, look down on us and keep us safe, especially your Dad.

Love Your Step-Mom
Janice

August 26, 2012

My baby, my boy, my son, my Christopher. What does a mother do when she looses a child. She tries to hold back the tears & remember all the wonderful joy you gave me. You were my precious gift for 38 years that I will cherish until we meet again. I knew you were special, but I had no idea everyine else thought that too. It has been 10 days, but I keep expecting the phone to ring & it be you, "Mom you home? I just played golf & am stopping by." Oh to hear your voice, see your smiling face, hug you, kiss you & tell you I love you one more time. Now I know you are my angel sitting on my shoulder watching over me. I miss you so much. You are now with Pop-Pop, Auntie Carol, you've met Uncle Joe, Bosun, Chi, Taz, Fonzie & so many more that have gone before us. I bet Bosun will help you find the English Bulldog you wanted & he has been looking for you.

My love, I did not want to let you go, but you were needed else where. Ron & Wayne stopped by the other day & we only made it from youth through high school. I'm not sure I want to hear about the college years. Everyone misses you. Especially me.

Your service was lovely & I got to tuck you in one last time. You are my loving, handsome son always. Until we meet again, my baby, my boy, my Christopher. Love you always, Mom

angel lang

August 25, 2012

my thoughts and prayers go out to Dot an the family.Dot i am here for u,dont hestitate to call no matter the time

Tanuj Kundhi

August 24, 2012

I have quite a few fond memories of Chris; he was like a surrogate roommate in a house I lived in with mutual friends. We lost touch over the last few years and my wife Claire recently asked if I had heard from him; thinking Baltimore is too small of a town to go without keeping in touch with those you love.

We were reminiscing about the time a group of us went to London; how it wouldn't have been the same without Chris. Our departure was delayed at least 6 hours... Chris and I sat together in the plane, stuck on the tarmac laughing about whether our passport photos made us look suspicious. It had to be the reason for our delay... One night we were hanging out in the hotel having drinks. Chris disappeared for a bit and comes around the corner with a tray of ice cream for everyone. While we're trying to figure out how he found ice cream so late in the evening, Chris trips, lets out a shriek and his surprise for everyone goes in the air. I remember how enjoyable it was spending time with him.

There are many things about Chris that will be missed; his laughter, smile & generosity are but a few of the things that come to mind... He was truly a big hearted individual with a great sense of humor.

Bill McLean

August 24, 2012

You will be missed Chris- I am sure you are in a better place.I will give Solsbury Hill a listen and remember the good time from CHC...

Roxanne Silwick

August 23, 2012

My dear cousin Christopher, it has now been 8 days since your passing and I am still trying to find the words to say goodbye. It is all a blur- it has had me thinking of our childhood when we played hide and seek at Grandmom's -- Leah was it --and you and I hide together and as soon as Leah stoppped counting-- she yelled out --I already know where Christopher is hiding because I can hear him - your laughter made us be found very quickly. You couldn't stop giggling and had a smile from ear to ear.

I am truly sadden that we were close in our adult life. As I have listening to everyone in the pass few days telling their stories of how you touched their lives - I know that you were one of GOD's Angels and you will truly be missed by everyone. I love you.. Your Cousin Rox

tracey elliott

August 23, 2012

for the last week i have tried to make sense of this tragic loss-why chris?-why now?-he was so full of life- he was loved by so many-he was funny-he was so smart-he was the best-he lit up the room with with his smile-but, i have no answers-my heart is still broken-i still cry-i keep waiting for him to walk through the back door at the showroom every morning-but, 9am comes and goes, and i realize he is not coming back-so, i reach into my heart of 12 years of memories and just smile-it was fun-i will forever miss him-take not a single moment for granted-if you love someone, tell them-and don't sweat the small stuff, because life is too precious-i will never forget him and always love him-ms sharon, mr mike, leah, dot and the mckenna family-you will always be in my thoughts and prayers

Dwayne C

August 23, 2012

Sharon - You don't know how sorry I am for you and your family. Wish I was there to help you. Please know I will have Chris, your and your loved ones in my prayers. Dwayne

Jamie Fick

August 23, 2012

I remember many good times with Chris at the Baltimore Yacht Club and at CHC. I just saw Chris for the first time in many years when he sold me a new car in July. It was good to see Chris' big smile again. I am sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.

August 22, 2012

Always had a smile. Gary O.

August 22, 2012

I am sorry for your loss of your son. I am a retiree of General Motors and am proud to have had him as a representative of the cars and trucks that I helped to build.

August 22, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers go out to this entire family for the loss of Christoper M McKenna. May God send an angel to guide this young man home. BJ Harney and Dorie Cooper.

Frank Malone

August 22, 2012

My prayers are with you during your time of bereavement. May God bring you healing as you move forward and cope with the passing of Christopher.

August 21, 2012

The world is now a lonelier and colder place now that one of its warmest most caring and kind people are gone. Chris we will all miss you and you are loved.

Colleen Frazier

August 21, 2012

My heart is breaking for all of us who my wonderful and amazing cousin Christopher touched even if only in some small way. Although we were not close in our adult life, we did share our early childhood years and for those memories I will be eternally grateful. As I watched the many many friends and family members and even aquaintances come and go the last few days pay their respects and tributes to Chris, I realized what a truly remarkable and wonderful person Chris has grown to be and how much I missed out on over the years we let slip by us. I will forever regret not being a bigger part of Chris' life and missing out on his warm charm, his comedic sense of humor, his gentle nature, his willingness to always be that shoulder when someone needed it, his abundance of love for life those who shared it with him, and the determination he had in everything he approached. My last conversation and contact with Chris was too long ago but I will remember it always...he said we are family, we need to not be such strangers and keep closer contact and I love you. Well Chris, I regret that we didnt follow through but I love you too and you will be forever missed especially that last big bear hug you gave me. To my equally amazing cousin Leah...remember our talk about sibling bonds he is still there for you to vent only now its from above. Lets follow through on our promise and not be strangers I miss you. All my love, Colleen.

Kevin McCoy

August 21, 2012

I have not seen Chris since our fraternity days at UMBC. He was a great guy and brother. My prayers are with his family and friends.

Melody Commodore

August 20, 2012

He once said to me," Even though we have not known each other for that long, it still seems that we have made such an impact." I never knew how true those words were until the day we lost him.

Joseph Lamb

August 20, 2012

Family and Friends of Christopher, I'd like to share a short story of what kind of person Chris really was. Fortunately for me, I met Chris through my long time friend Dot Andrews. So I knew her longer then he. During some troubled times a few years ago my life was turned upside down due to divorce, and one day after work he said lets go get a beer and something to eat so we did. I never felt uncomfortable around him although Dot was the reason we met. Afterwards, we were driving home towards Canton in seperate cars and he slowed and pulled along side me yelling out the car window. Funny, he had to use the bathroom and wanted to know if he could stop by my new place of residence to use the facilities since it was closer then home. Unfortunately my living conditions were, no finished walls, no hot water, and no heat. I had a wood burning fireplace and survived a pretty cold winter. He came in to the house and said " Joe, is this where you live and I said yes " He used the facilities and said " no this is not where you live, your coming to live with me and Dot". I explained it wasn't that bad, and we were working daily to get the house in a liveable state. He insisted that I consider coming to live with him and Dot. I am sum what of a stubborn get it done kind of guy that has endured much worse conditions, so it did not bother me as much as it did Christopher. Because thats the kind of guy he was. He would make room for a friend and sacrifice his own living conditions to make someone else comfortable.

Nick Averella

August 20, 2012

Hey Chris, Sorry to hear you're gone. Thanks for all of your help. Rest in peace my friend.

Joseph Lamb

August 20, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mark Miller

August 20, 2012

Everyone has/had there own personal relationship with Chris. All I can say is that mine was that of a brother I never had. From the day we met years ago, it was like we were kindred spirits of two old souls. With nothing to hide and nothing to gain by knowing each other. Just blessed to be in each other's lives. He is the only man that I ever cried with, and laughed the same sorrows of life away with. Not many people know this, but he saved my life. For that I will forever be indebted to him, even upon our greeting at the pearly gates when my time comes. I just wish I could of been there to do same for him, as he did for so many others. I will always remember u my brother and friend. I love u Cris, everyday until we meet again, and I can look u in the eye and say it once more. Please keep an eye over me and all who's hearts you have touched. God bless u my brother and thank you for making me a better person.

uliska baska

August 20, 2012

Chris was a rare person in the world of automotive, he had honesty and integrity and a good heart and will be missed.

August 19, 2012

I remember Chris when he would come in the Music & Arts for Guitar lessons when I work. He was a talented young man and was full of life. I was glad to share such a small part of his life. He will be sorely missed. My thoughts go out to Sharon and Leah.

Asha Goel

August 19, 2012

Sharon, I am so sorry for the loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God will give you strength to pull thru and time might heal your wounds.

Asha

Bob Stroud

August 19, 2012

My deepest sympathy to Mike and his family. I know that you and Chris had a very special bond. Although I did not see Chris often, we spoke on the phone many times. It was a pleasure to know him. I am sorry for your lose.

Jim, Virginia & Jackie Pettit

August 19, 2012

Mike and Janice - We are so sorry to hear of Chris's sudden passing.Reading his guest book we can see that he was a very special person and loved by so many. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Heather Michelle

August 19, 2012

Thanx for all the gr8t times and learning experiences and for always bein' there for me my soul brother....fly away and be freeeeeeeeeee ;P xoxoxoxox H

lindsay sneeringer

August 19, 2012

Chris truly was a one of a kind!
He was a pleasure to deal with over the years.His electric personality and smile will be missed by all of us.My thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

Paula Nicholson

August 19, 2012

Sharon,
Chris sounds like such a fine young man.I am so sorry for your loss.

August 19, 2012

Sharon and Family,
My heart aches for you.The best tribute we can offer when we lose someone we love is to smile every time we recall a special moment together and soon we are smiling all the time.

Geneva Smith

August 19, 2012

Dear Sharon and family, words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel about Christopher's passing. We pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. With love and sympathy,

August 19, 2012

I only knew Chris for a short time but his memory has stuck with me. He had a big personality and a laugh that was contagious. I am so sorry to his family and friends for the loss of such a great person. My thoughts are with you.

Jill Dennis

August 19, 2012

Sharon, Mel and family,

My thoughts and prayers and deepest sympathy are with you and your family at this time.

Marian Hall-Demko

August 19, 2012

Dear sweet Dot,
May the memories you and Chris have made throughout the last 12 years embrace you each night and give you the comfort of Chris's eternal love.

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