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Chris Zenaro Obituary
Pembroke, NH - Christopher H. "Chris" Zenaro 54 of Pembroke NH formerly of Worcester, passed away unexpectedly September 4th. 2020 after being stricken ill at home. Friends and relatives are invited to gather with the family for calling hours, Thursday, September 10th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Followed by a prayer service at 7 pm. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to your favorite charities.
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for Chris Zenaro
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John Cole
October 12, 2024
I was a classmate of Chris in our Paxton youth and I just learned of his untimely passing, four years on. But his loved ones should know that even a distant school associate of Chris recalls his personability. All of the photos in the tribute to Chris testify to a guy who fulfilled the kind of happy, healthy life any of us old classmates could have hoped to replicate. May his vibrant memory sustain those close to Chris and his family, especially brothers Lenny and Mark who were classmates of my siblings.
Sandra
September 16, 2020
Vee,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Chris, He was a wonderful man. Funny, a little sarcastic and a lot of fun to be around. You were an awesome couple. I have so many wonderful memories of us during USAir days. Specifically your wedding!
I'd like to go kayaking someday. Come visit! Take care❤
Rebecca Marks and Alban Horcholle
September 12, 2020
Dearest Vee -
Like everyone else, we were shocked and saddened to hear about Chris and want you to know we are thinking of you and sending all our love and best wishes to you at this terrible time. Chris had a personality that was bigger than life and his passing will leave a big hole in all of ours. He was a tremendous asset to NEHSA and an important part of Alban’s recovery through the camaraderie and joy in taking on the mountain together, and the good times afterwards.
We will be donating to NEHSA in Chris’s name as a small token of our esteem and love for Chis and for you too.
Caroline Moulton
September 12, 2020
Dear Vee,
So very very sorry for your loss.
Chris brought joy wherever he went. His eyes and his smile just lit up a room. Even those who did not know him well will miss him. Nehsa won’t be the same without him!
Heartfelt condolences and lots of love to you and the family.
Caroline Moulton
Donna Catalano Lynch
September 11, 2020
Dear Vee.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Bill and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Kim Canova-Romans
September 11, 2020
My condolences to Veronica and the Zenaro Family. Chris’s devoted spirit and work on earth touched many lives.
Donna Groleau
September 11, 2020
Aunt Vi, Lenny, and Mark I am so sorry to hear about Chris. I know he is in Gods hands now. I pray for you, and I love you. Please BREATHE
Ron Perkins
September 11, 2020
Sending our love to Veronica and all who are grieving with the loss of Chris . Absolutely will remember his laugh and that smile , a small town guy who made such a difference in this world . Our sincere condolences and sympathies , our hearts hurt for you.
Ron and Deb Perkins
Julianne Early
September 10, 2020
My condolences to the entire Zenaro family. Prayers and Peace to you all during this time of tremendous loss.
Patricia Magno
September 10, 2020
Chris, you are gone way too soon but the Lord knows best and has perfect plans that we some times don’t understand. Thank you for always making sure I was ‘alright’ when I lived in New Hampshire and me knowing if I needed ANYTHING, you would be there. Thank you for all the jokes and laughs. I know I will think of you often and, until we meet again on the other side, Rest In Peace. I know the Lord welcomed you home with ‘job well done, my good and faithful servant’. Matthew 25:21
Love you, Patty (Pietryka) Magno
Sheila Messier
September 10, 2020
My heartfelt condolences to family and friends.
Chris was always so friendly and smart too ! I always enjoyed chatting with him whenever we saw one another at Marc and Colleen’s.
With love and affection , Sheila
Sheri-Lynn Fournier
September 10, 2020
Veronica, Greg and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We are here for you if you need anything.
Gunnar och Dorrit Persson
September 10, 2020
It was not so many times we met but you always spread love and kindness around you in a playful way, we will never forget you.
We will see each other again, rest in peace!
Patti Bryck
September 10, 2020
Vee,
I was so saddened to hear about your loss.
Please know I am keeping you and your family in
my thoughts and prayers.
Thomas J Maloney
September 10, 2020
My dear friend Chris , i am going to really miss you. We got so many memories together starting way back when we were apprentices ,then working together thru the years. all the fun we had scuba diving, fishing for Stripers and Blues and you cooked everything we caught! You come from the best family ever , and my heart goes out to them. I will never forget you. R.I.P.
Tommy Maloney
Paul M Kittredge
September 10, 2020
To the Zenaro family,
My thoughts and well wishes are with you today. Shana and I wish we could be there in person to support you all through this. I am deeply saddened by this and it's not even quite set in yet. All the Zenaro boys are like brothers to me. Chris was a very special person that left an impression on everyone that he came in contact with. He wanted to make everyone he cared about happy and that will always be my fondest memory of him. I'm glad that I was able to share a part of my life with him and also that he was able to carve some time out his busy life for me.
Chris will always be remembered. He will always be missed.
I love you all.
Paul M Kittredge &
Shana R Herron
Chris balkus
September 10, 2020
My deepest condolences to his family and friends my thoughts and prayers are with all of you Rest In Peace chris
ulani Levy dannenberg
September 10, 2020
Vee,
I can only pray that all of our fondest memories of Chris will blanket you in the warmth and energy he exuded into our lives.
Mary Kronenwetter
September 10, 2020
“What kind of a knight are you?” –Princess Fiona
“One of a kind.”– Shrek
Daniel Bradbury
September 10, 2020
Chris was a great man who always liked a good laugh with his friends at his many gatherings. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of meeting him. God bless!
Carol Manglass
September 9, 2020
Vee and the Zenaro family,
We are all deeply saddened to learn of Chris' passing. We will always remember the great days in the lodge and out on the mountain with Chris - he has been an irreplacible fixture at NEHSA and will be missed terribly. Praying that all the wonderful memories you have made with him will get you through this.
Love,
Carol, Mike and the Kopp & Manglass kids
Richard Becker
September 9, 2020
Whilst it has been a long time since we had the pleasure of each other's company, my heart felt condolences to your family. May you RIP. God Bless. Richard and Angela.
Don & Dot Garny
September 9, 2020
Dear Vi, Vee, Marc &Lenny, It is with great sadness to hear the passing of Chris. We have the fondest of memories of 34 yrs of being your neighbor and friend. Chris had a good sense of humor and was always respectful to everyone. We recall hearing about his volunteering for the Healing Sports Assoc. at Mt Sunapee. Surely, he will be missed by family and his many friends. May he rest in peace.
Ken Bonn
September 9, 2020
Dear Vee, So sorry to hear of your loss. Underneath that great bear of a man was one of the gentlest hearts one could ever find. At NEHSA, Chris was there to help and encourage us all. And he knew everyone by name! His continuous smile, joy of life, ceaseless energy and compassion for students and volunteers alike was an inspiration to all who knew him. He generously gave is all for others. To paraphrase from scripture: "Greater love has no one than this: to give one's life for one's friends." (John 15:13). This Chris did beyond measure. I shall miss him terribly. God Bless you and your family.
Christine D
September 9, 2020
Chris was such an amazing person. Working with him at WPI gave me many years of laughter and smiles. He was always willing to help you out with whatever you were working on and help you learn more about what he was doing, with a good amount of kind-hearted sass of course. He will be missed dearly. RIP Chris
Natalie Marrino
September 8, 2020
Dearest Vee, Vi, Lenny, Marc and Colleen, I am SOO heartbroken over Chris' passing. Chris was such a kind and gentle teddy bear. I have SO many wonderful fun memories of our childhood growing up from the sleepovers to Nauset Beach camping, carnivals, cookouts, making fried dough, to our traditional Christmas night get together in Paxton among so many.. I will always cherish the memories that we've had. Vee, I will always remember how very much Chris loved you. Although years have passed and our lives had gone in different directions; that love for Chris and all of you has never wavered. I know that Mr. Z and Mom have met him at the gates and have welcomed him home. He is now there to watch out for all of us. Rest Easy Chris!! I am going miss you a lot! Love, Natalie
Elaine Meehan
September 8, 2020
Veronica, I’m sorry for your incredible loss. Chris was so much fun to be around. Many years ago, I remember there was a limbo contest at a house party and we were so shocked how flexible he was. I think he won. RIP Chris.
Stephen,LouAnn,Ryan and Tyler Fleming
September 8, 2020
We are Heartbroken!! We could not have chosen a better neighbor! Chris was Always there to help us out! Not only a neighbor but like a younger brother to us and we will miss him beyond words!! Always witty... Always making us laugh!! Vi,Vee,Lenny and Marc, You are All in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May Lenny SR and Chris be together in Heaven! God speed Chris!!!
Brian
September 8, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Veronica, Aunt Viola, Lenny And Marc. I am deeply sadden to hear about the passing of Chris. There are not any words that one can say when we lose someone at such a young age. Please understand that although we are miles apart i feel your heartache. Chris will always be in my thoughts and prayers
Ray Gentle
September 8, 2020
Vee and the Zenaro family:
I know we are all mourning this unexpected and terrible loss at this time. Affectionately known at NEHSA as "Shrek", one didn't have to look too hard to note that under his gruff exterior, Chris hid a heart of gold. Chris was known for going out of his way for his students, to help fellow volunteers and to support our organization in many ways. We will all miss him but his presence will always be remembered. As you hear all the wonderful memories and stories of the next few days, I hope it will help to bring some peace, knowing that Chris set the standard for a life well lived. RIP "Shrek".
Mary Girard
September 8, 2020
Chris will be missed at the Summer and Winter Sports Clinics. Our sincere condolences, VA Boston Voluntary Service.
Mike Vizzo
September 8, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
David Roy
September 8, 2020
V, Mrs Z, Lenny, Marc & family, my heart and prayers go out to all of you. Since hearing of his passing I've been thinking of all our times together. Calling all our childhood friends and reminiscing about our times together. Some crying and some laughing. We are all in shock and our lives will never be the same. From 1st grade and all our childhood activities together to our adult lives, Chris was always a commanding presence wherever he was. He filled whatever room he was in with his smile and wit. Chris was the most genuine, loyal and protective friend you could ever ask for. This is one of those events in life that make you realize what is really important.
My deepest sympathies
David
September 8, 2020
I will always remember his playful sarcasm & his wonderful laughter. We had some good times together, I will miss my friend.
Phil D
September 8, 2020
To Chris's Family and Friends, I worked with Chris for 10 years at WPI and he was always one of my favorite people to run into. He used to answer the phone 'This is Christopher H. Zenaro, the 'H' stands for 'Honorable'...' and it would make me smile every-time. Nothing could be truer. He will be sorely missed.
Kris Roy - Faucher
September 7, 2020
Marc, I am so sorry for the loss of your brother. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Joann Mercando
September 7, 2020
To Lenny and his family
Sorry to hear of your brother's passing. My thoughts are with you and your family. Bobby Eager and Joann Mercando
Sue & Mark Struss
September 7, 2020
Our deepest sympathies during this sad sad time. We will always remember his spirit and fun sense of humor. Most of all we at NEHSA will forever miss him.
Mark and Sue
Penny & Jeff Nechanicky
September 7, 2020
Vee and family - never a negative word from Chris. He was always there for us. A great friend, fellow volunteer, and all around great guy. He is leaving a void not likely to ever be filled. We will miss him for sure! Prayers and love to you all!
Stu Fuller
September 7, 2020
Chris.... you will be sorely missed. I will miss our discussions about guns and freedom, as well as your advice about getting into the trades. You were a good man, and I hope your family finds peace in their memories of good times with you.
Leo, Sue & Craig Lavin
September 7, 2020
Veronica and the Zenaro Family - so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. Taken way too soon. We will miss his smiling face and booming personality when he walked around the neighborhood. Sending prayers.
SUELLEN FITZGERALD
September 7, 2020
Veronica, Vi, Marc, and Lenny, words can not express how sorry, I am for the loss of Chris he was a beacon of light and love . I remember our families together on Nauset Beach and snowmobiling and you were always so gentle and kind. Chris was a gentle, fun and a loving person. He loved his family, friends and life.
Sending my love and prayers to all of you.
Love,
Kevin and Kevin Fitzgerald
Erica Chenausky
September 7, 2020
Lenny and Family - I was sorry to learn of Chris' passing. My sympathies to you all.
Geo Monty
September 7, 2020
You have left so many too soon--a truly great friend, always ready to lend a helping hand, share a laugh, huge bear hugs...not enough words to express our feelings .
george and fran mcmanus
September 7, 2020
chris loved life to the max, that smile and the gleem in his eyes let you know he was always one step ahead of you. the times on nausett beach
the clamming together, the memories. love you chris.
god bless vee and vi, your brothers, lenny and marc andgrandchildren
Kim Paradis
September 7, 2020
Sending love and prayers
Colleen Chadwick
September 7, 2020
So sorry to all of you Godspeed Chris.
Karen Daigle
September 7, 2020
My condolences to Vee and the Zenaro family. Chris was such a fun-loving, kind, caring and giving person who will be missed by so many. Knowing him through his volunteering at NEHSA, he brought a smile to the face of all his students and fellow volunteers. RIP Chris.
Bernice Lisk
September 7, 2020
I am so sad. Chris was such a happy person and always made me laugh and smile. For 16 years he would make a point of stopping in to my office to say hello. It always made my day to see him. I will miss him and his larger than life personality. My prayers go out to his family.
Ron OBrien
September 7, 2020
Chris was one of those very special people that went out of his way to check in with everyone in his universe. Although, I only knew Chris for a short time here at WPI, I am better for it. My prayers go out to Chris' family.
Yvette Rutledge
September 7, 2020
Chris was one the most generous and kind men I have had the pleasure to work with. He will be missed more than words can express.
Stacey and Jerry Finch
September 7, 2020
There are no words to adequately express all that I want to say. Chris was an incredible person, whose loss leaves a huge hole in all of our hearts. Sending love to Vee and the Zenaro family.
JOANNE KERSEY
September 6, 2020
To Vee and all of Chris' family,
There are no words left to express the shock and sadness that so many people who knew Chris are feeling now. He definitely was a 'larger than life' presence; always funny, always helpful, always there for anyone who needed something. Although his passing will leave a huge void in many lives, we will also remember him and smile.
Rest in Peace Shrek
TK & JK
xoxo
Peter Mastrogiovanni JR
September 6, 2020
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family , he will be missed.he was a good friend I will miss going out to the Chinese buffet and all the good times we had .
Bill Meehan
September 6, 2020
Chris was such a vibrant person I’m glad to have known him.
Jennifer McManus
September 6, 2020
My brother, my friend, from running through the dunes at Nauset, watching you, Lenny and Chris jump out of the camper rolling onto the sand in a battle royal. Playing pinball at the Ponderosa, or hiding behind the couch while you blew homemade feather darts at your mom and dads wedding photo. You were always the light in the room making everyone laugh. You made my world and life a better place and I will keep all the memories in my heart forever. I love you Chris, ya big feathers. God speed into Big Lenny’s arms. ❤
Joe and Connie Pusateri
September 6, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We love you
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