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Christopher Darago Jr.

Christopher Darago Obituary

DARAGO JR., Christopher On December 14, 2005, CHRISTOPHER A. DARAGO, loving son of Christopher Sr. and Margaret Darago. Dear brother of Lisa and Anthony Darago. Loving partner of Brandi Lee Basham and devoted father of Bianca. Also survived by a multitude of family and friends. Visitation will take place at Kaczorowski Funeral Home, P.A., 1201 Dundalk Avenue on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. A prayer service will be held at the funeral home at 7:15 P.M. Interment will be private.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Dec. 17, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Darago

46 Entries

Anthony Darago

December 14, 2009

Dear Chris,
There' not a day that goes by that your not thought of or missed, We're all doing alright for the most part. Just wish we could have one more day with you. Bianca is getting big and shes very smart, Cameron's crazy, Ashley's all grown up now, shes not our little squirt any more, shes just like Lisa. Mom and Dad are doing ok, they miss you like crazy just like all of us. this isn't a good day for any of us, but we got to realize that it's a celebration, a celebration of your new life in heaven, where you have no worries, no suffering, nothing to be scared about, just basically your at peace. yeah it hurts that your not here with us, but we know in our hearts you will always be around us, watching over all of us. I think that A.J. is pretty much all you, only four months left to go so you better be in the delivery room. We love and miss you so much. Please watch over us and keep us safe. Love always your baby brother Twon or as you use to call me your hero. (who's this Freddy Krueger lol)

Ashley Meissinger

December 5, 2008

Uncle Chris i will always love you and i will always remember all the memories i had with you especially the weird ones like stealing my gameboy from me and then sitting on me while you played it but i know you just wanted to make me laugh or you really wanted to play it. lol! i remember you when you taught me how to throw a football the right way and always took care of me. oh and when you taught me how to beat certain things in video games. oh and by the way i finally beat some of your highscores on my gameboy. OH YEA THATS RIGHT! FINALLY! you were really funny and i loved giving you hugs because i loved you so much. you were awesome! :) i love you butthead #1. remember how you got that name. you got it when i said that twon was number 1 and you said that it wasn't fair cause you were born first. it was weird at the time but now it is just really funny. love always, ashley.

anthony darago

December 16, 2007

Dear Chris,
Its safe to say that i speak for everybody that you are so very much loved and missed, you were taken from us way to soon, but it could also be taken as that you were too good for this earth. with out you here our lives are incomplete, even though you are gone you are stil not forgotten. There are so many things that could be said about you. You pretty much had it all personality, intelligence, determination, ambition, adventurous, great sence of humor, and so many other things. But most importantly you were very loving and generous, at the drop of a dime you would do anything for your loved ones at any giving time, no matter what it was. You always looked out for me and were very protective of me, and i never had the opportunity to thank you for that. So i just want to say thank you, thank you for always being there, thank you for protecting me, thank you always listening, thank you for being a wonderful brother and my best friend. Two years since you were taken away from us and it seems like an eternity. But you are constantly in are thoughts, and more importantly in are hearts. My main regret is that i never really told you how special you truly are to me. There isnt a day that goes by that you arent on my mind. When i sit back and think of all the memories you left me with, it brings a tear to my eye,but yet makes me smile as well, like the many late nights staying up and hanging out playin video games, i never could beat you, or the rides we used to take, not knowing where we were going, or what exactly we were doing it didnt matter because regardless we always had a good time. There were plenty of times where i could just call you bacause i needed you, and no matter what you were doing you always came through, whether it be something major or something of very little importance, it didnt matter to you at all. You were definately someone i looked up to, just by the way you took care of the people in your life, the way you carried yourself, your generousity to others, your willingness to help those in need, and so much more. I remeber you always tried to get me to tattoo you n id have to admit some of the things you wanted to get were some what insane, btu yet again that was part of your personality, but when i did tattoo you, you always put your complete faith in me, and boosted my confidence level. Stil remember doing the tattoo on the back of your neck, i was nervous about doing it, but once again you gave me that extra confidence i need to get it done, it was so funny, even though u were nervous yourself you wanted me to do it so bad, so i got talked into it, and as soon as i started to put the needle to your neck you jumped and ended up with a black dot on the back of your head, it was priceless. So many great times, so many great memories, just thinkin about them puts a smile on my face. You are missed very much by everyone you ever came in contact with. But all in all i can speak for everyone in saying we love you dearly and we miss you so very much. I hope you found peace, i know you are in a better place, and being taken good care of. I know your watching over us (like you always have).Happy birthday bro!!! we'll be sending some balloons your way.

"Thoughts Of You"
We thought of you with love today, but yet that was nothing new. We thought of you yesterday, and days before that, too. We think of you in silence, we speak your name with pride, and relive our memories of living side by side. Your memory is our keepsake with which we will never part. God has you in his keeping, we have you in our heart.

Love Always,
your baby brother

stephanie yurek

December 15, 2007

chris

ive known you since i was a little girl you ran around with my big sister and all her friends. even though she didnt like me talking to all of everyone you still became a good friend to me anyway. i was younger than my sis but that didnt matter to you. as the years went by we talked and hung out even till i grew up. i can remember right after i turned 18 u came and picked me up from my house to chill in your jeep and i remember you looking at me and saying wow you've grown up from a lil girl to a female i didnt get it then but i get now. i seen you awhile after when i got my first apt. you and shawn almost ran me over with a mattress you were moving. no matter what was going on you were always a great friend i could call you at 2 am and you would sit on the phone and b.s. with me. you are a true friend to everyone you come across u bring laughter and happy memories even though you are gone. you and frank reminded me of martin lawrence and eddi murphy together you'll always be my fav teenie bopper i miss you

Gabriella Johnson

December 14, 2007

I met Chris between the summer of my 1st and 2nd grade year. Between Chris, Twon, Johhny, and my brother Sean, I was always the little bratty sister! When they all moved in with my mom, we all became really close, and now its been 2 years, and I still cant believe hes gone. Chris was one of the best brothers a girl could ever ask for. He would bend over backwards to make sure we were all ok and got what we needed. Growing up all I really had was my BROTHERS and it means the world to me because it made me who I am today! Chris was truly an angel on Earth and I miss him more than words could ever express. Today has been pretty hard considering, its been 2 full years, and I think Ive talked to Twon about 1,000 times today. Chris will always be in my heart and soul and no one could ever, ever replace him! I remember the first time Chris taught me how to throw my first "real punch"...considering I had 4 brothers to practice on. So even the little things like that, that dont mean much to other people, mean the world to me! When I first got the phone call that Chris passed, my heart dropped. I was in such shock that I couldnt even bring myself to cry. About 20 mintues later, it really hit me and I balled like a baby forever. I miss and love Chris so much and I pray everyday for him and the rest of his/our family. I love you Chris...Rest In Peace Big Bro!!!

Natalie McDonald

December 14, 2007

I fall into the guilty category of long time friends who have fallen out of touch. The S.H.M. days are the fondest memories I have. Chris and Anthony and the rest of the gang were all like family. We saw each other every single day. We played together. We spent time at each others houses. We all knew Chris' height and age were an unfair advantage and thus his key to dodgeball and kickball success. I can still feel the burn of that soccer ball slamming into my stomach and face. Damn your aim, Dodgeball Champion!

I have so many pictures of us all playing on the SHM lot. Every weekend you were guaranteed to run into someone - the Daragos, Katula, me and my bro, and the rest of the gang. I remember you singing slow jamz to all of us girls... hahaha! That's how we seperated the boys from the men back in those days. If they could sing Boyz 2 Men ... even if it was terrible... the deal was done. Sign your heart over ladies!

I remember shooting the bb guns in your basement with you and Anthony and Nicole. Your mom yelling at us down the stairs that we had better have the glasses on or we'd lose our eyes! I don't think any of us actually hit the GI Joes on the chair... it was the ricochet off every wall/pipe/piece of furniture in your basement that zinged all around the room and eventually was bound to hit one. Don't tell your mom but she was right... we almost put our eyes out. Those little suckers hurt, no matter how much they've slowed down!

I think you were like a big brother to all of us. Every single one of us loved you with all our hearts, in one way or another. For me, you were like an older brother. You were always calm, but silly, and always had a better understanding of what was going on around us than what we did. You were the sense of reasoning in the group when we were about to do something stupid (stupid but fun!). Anthony was always like a brother, and you were the one putting your hands on both of our foreheads keeping us from putting each other in a headlock (a headlock made of love).

I know you're up there with many more loved ones and people we miss. Probably doing the same... singing slow jamz and making the girls giggle. We'll be seeing you soon, so get the kickball ready...

Love ya Chris. Love ya Anth. My prayers are with all of you.

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 glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
Do not stand at my grave and cry.
I am not there, I did not die!

Tom Collins

December 12, 2007

Chris was not only a great faher, son, brother,but he was a great friend! He would of done anything for anyone! And I feel the same about the rest of the Darago family! May you Rest in peace Chris im gonna miss ya bro! Make sure you look over me while im over their!!

Michelle Yurek

November 2, 2007

I don't know where to begin. Even to this day almost 2 years later I still can't seem to grasp the fact that you are no longer here. I miss you and think about you almost everyday. How could I ever forget you. You were my first crush. My first puppy love. So many memories of you I will never forget. Like Julie said. Walking home from school, Sacred Hearts School yard, And yes who could ever forget my house. Truth or Dare. You are a brave soul. I never could have bit that deordant. Or the time I came to your house late one night cause my moms car was making a noise and I needed your help to look at it and you told me I was a fool cause I put the oil in where the dipstick comes out. Thank you for showing me the right way to put oil in a car without out that I probably would have ruined alot of cars by now.

The day I found out you passed I was devistated. A part of me felt empty and lost. I am sorry I missed your viewing and funeral God knows I would have been there if I could. I called your mom right away and talked to her for over an hour. She told me you were still with her and still here. And in different ways you made yourself known.
Chris, you may be an Angel in heaven but you are definatley a saint here on earth. You helped anyone and everyone and I for one will never ever forget All that you did for me. You have left an everlasting impact on my life and for that I will forever be grateful. I love you Chris.
Anthony, Mr Chris and Mrs Marge, I know I haven't seen you all in so long but do know I think about you guys often and you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

@~~~<3~~~<3~~~<3~~~@

God saw you were getting tired And a cure was not to be.
So He put His arms around you And
whispered, "Come with Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer And saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly, We
could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, Hard working hands to rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to
us He only takes the best.!!!!!!

The Loughrey''s

May 15, 2007

Chris was a great friend to all of us and we love him like a son and a brother. We are so sorry for the loss. We still think of all the great times and memories he left with us. We still can't believe he is gone. We love you guys and Chris. Love the Loughrey's, Barbara, Sean, Liam, Brendan, and Cait.

Lacie Kelly

April 30, 2007

I met Chris in September of 2004, in that time I got to know him pretty well. He always would come to my house and chill. He is probably one of the most caring people I have met. Always asking if I'm alright and if he could help out with anything. I can't just think of one funny thing or one particular story cause there is a lot of them. One thing though, he loved Bianca. I miss having him around.

Derick Laffoon

April 21, 2007

Where to start I met Chris along time ago, way before I became good friends with his brother Anthony. I think I was about 10 years old and we were put on the same baseball team.... That moment I knew this person was going to effect my life in a positive way, even when we got into trouble. Every time I got to spend with him I knew I would get a chuckle from his crazy stories or support from him Chris was a good listener. My heart gose out to My good friend Anthony,Mom and Pops. Love you guys.

Sean Blades

April 20, 2007

I just wanted to tell everyone about one of the funniest times that I ever had with Chris. We were walking up Westfield rd. in Dundalk, when out of the blue Chris bet me 5 dollars that he could do a back flip while just standing on the ground. I took that bet and then he started to pump himself up by jumping around and screaming like a maniac, by that point I was already in tears laughing. Then he attempted the back flip, and he only made it about half way and landed right on the back of his neck. He didn’t hurt himself but he hurt my stomach because I have never laughed that hard in my life. When I think about Chris now, I always think about that day when he was so convince that he could do that back flip. That was one of the best moments of my life. I’ll never forget it.

Jennifer Luttrell (Stader)

April 10, 2007

My cousin- crazy,funny loved his family.Like a brother always there for us no matter what.Beat up our stuffed animals, chased us with worms.
I miss you sooo much!! I think from when we were kids and i just Laugh. I think of you Twon and Charlie sitting on the roof and dumping water on our (me, Michelle and kara's)Boyfriends.Going down to the club and playing king of the raft. I remember when that guy was stalking our house we would call the police then you and Twon. You guys were always there first with bat in hand.There are sooo many memories i have that i can't name them all, but i think of them all the time.I thank you for always being there for me. I LOVE YOU !!!
Aunt marge, Uncle Chris,Twon and Lisa, You are some of the strongest people i know or ever met. I love you guys and will always keep you all in my prayers.

mike daniel

April 9, 2007

chris...man its been a little over a year but it seems like yesterday we were out front chilling on the steps laughing and being young kids without a care my life as well as everyone that you knew took a loss the day you left us way way too early. i can still hear your voice and laugh at the stupid things we used to do just to pass time and who can forget sneeking off to hit up some missions on james bond at 2 30 in the morning love you man keep looking over all your friends and family to keep us safe

Tiffany Wright

April 9, 2007

To the Darago Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow and pain you feel. Please know this, I'm sorry for your loss. He will be missed greatly.

mandy hillegass

April 9, 2007

I've only met u once but i love ur family and i know that u are missed. xoxo
With Love, mimi

Brendan Loughrey

April 3, 2007

To the Darago's we are so sorry for the loss. We still can't believe it we love you guys and we will always miss Cris we loved him like a son and a brother and we will never forget Cris' wonderful personality. love,
your family
Barbara, Liam, Brendan, and Caitlin Loughrey.

Angel Floyd

March 28, 2007

Chris, you will never be forgotten, u will be in our hearts forever..i miss that cute smile of yours and the way u would say my name when we all would just be having a good time.u,me,Twon,Mikey started out as friends 14 years ago and became family, keep watching over Twon, he needs his big bro.i love u Chris and miss u.

Krystal Murphy

March 27, 2007

If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again

No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why

Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No on will ever know

But know we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store

Since you’ll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you’ll always stay

Chris will never be forgotten, he impacted all of us during his life time. We all know that he is with Gran and now with Aunt Mary, and that we will get a chance to see him again sometime.

anthony darago

December 14, 2006

Its so very hard to believe that its almost been a year since Chris has passed away. And yet it feels like it just had happened yesterday, its just hard to grasp that he is gone. Even though he is gone he will not be forgotten. Chris played a major impact on everybody’s life that he came in contact with. There’s just too many fond memories that play over and over again in my head, not that I don’t want to share them its just I wouldn’t know where to begin. Chris and I may have not gotten along all the time but regardless he was always there for me, and I never got the opportunity to thank him for it. There’s so many things I would of liked to say to him, so many things we had planned that we never got to do. Chris may have been stubborn, hardheaded, and didn’t always listen to reason, but that was him, he made his own paths, he was far from a follower, and that’s one of the many things that made him so special. He was a excellent father, a caring brother, a wonderful person, and most of important a good friend. Chris left behind so many memories, and a beautiful(yet crazy) daughter that reminds us of him, she is a spitting image of Chris its crazy. I just hope he knows that we all love him and miss him dearly, and he lives on in our hearts and memories. LOVE YOU BRO !!!

Brandi Basham

December 13, 2006

Christopher,

I can't believe it's been a year since you've been gone. Actually i can because it's been the longest year of my life. I miss you so much but i truly believe that you know that. I was lying in bed the other night thinking about you which is nothing new. I usually think about how much I miss you or what life with you would be like today. I think about how proud you'd be of Bianca. She's going to Sacred Heart of Mary like I promised that she would and she's learning so much. It would blow your mind the things that she knows. She misses you and talks about you everyday. She talks about you and how you're an angel and how much she misses you and how she can't wait to see you again some day. I was sleeping in Bianca's bed one night thinking about you and she threw her leg over me where i was kinda pinned and couldn't move and it made me think of you ( she does a lot of things that make me think of you but that's another story). It made me think of when I first met you and we thought we had our whole lives to be together. I remember me and Jess just got our appt and she invited some friends over and i swear half of them had to be named chris. I liked you and tried to talk to you but you really just looked thru me. Later I saw you sitting alone on the steps so I decided that was my moment. I walked up the stairs and sat beside you. I talked to you for a while with no response and after a while I said "you know what I mean" you just kind of smiled, looked at me and said "no". I didn't take it so much as rejection as you were just stupid. Boy was i in for a surprise because one day jeopardy came on and i thought i could impress you by knowing some of the answers and looking smart. The show started and never have i looked so stupid. You knew all the answers and i didn't know squat! It's crazy all the things I think about now that I hadn't thought about in forever. I remember meeting you and falling in love with you in such great detail that i could write a book. Sometimes I think we were actually supposed to meet earler in life. Katie had asked me and Jess to go to an Outcast concert. It was supposed to be me, Jess, Chris K, Katie and you. I asked Katie if she thought I'd like you and she said you weren't my type so when you backed out of going to the concert I really didn't think twice about it. It's funny how things like that go, like you moved back to Baltimore and went to the same high school that i went to the year i moved. I feel like it was destiny that we met even though you're not here with me now you've touched me in ways i can never explain. I just wanted to write this and the only way that i could write it would be to write it to you. I just want to tell you things that I never really got to say that I think is very iimportant for everyone to know. One is that you were a great father, something i never appreciated until I had to do this on my own. I hope one day to be as good of a mother to Bianca as you were as her father. The second is that I love you and that I always have. I loved you from the minute I met you and I will love you until I take my last breath. Nothing can change that. I'm sorry that I couldn't let you know that while you were still here. I couldn't be with you and I knew you would't understand that I loved you but we couldn't be together. I was scared. And last I want you to know that I'm doing okay. I'm not a religious person and I'm not one to believe in life after death but with you gone i have to because i don't think i could face never being able to see you again. People talk about how they see spirits and they can talk to them but that hasn't happened for me. I want to see you and tell you all this but I can't so the only thing that i can do is talk to you and hope you hear me. Until I see you again know that I love you.

Erika Hromek

November 30, 2006

Aunt Marge, Uncle Chris, Twon, Lisa and family,
I have been blessed to know the whole family, everyone has a very special place in my heart. Chris will be missed by everyone that knows him because he left such a profound impression on their heart. I have many fond memories of Chris and everyone; being at Uncle Mikes in the pool or Chris saying "here let me show you something" then abruptly twisting your head to the side to crack your neck. He was a generous and loving person that I know watches over all of us and will always be there to guide us.
Bianca is beautiful and amazing and a reminder to all of us of Chrises smile and wonderful spirt. She has it right everytime she tells us that her daddy is an angel. Hes in heaven showing them how its done the Darago way.:)
Love always

cameron darago

November 3, 2006

Uncle Chris i love you i miss playin games with you i miss you so much

Jennifer Compello

October 18, 2006

Darago Family

I am sorry to say that I just found out about the loss of Chris. I lived across the street from you guys on Steelton Ave a long time ago. I kept in touch with Chris over the years on and off. The last time I saw him was at the Heritage Fair in 05 with Bianca. It was the first time I had met her. My heart goes out to you all, he will be missed...

Katie Salter

October 3, 2006

I've known Chris for what seems like forever, but since Shawn and I have beed together (6 yrs) we've definitely gotten closer. He will always be remembered as the guy who would make anyone laugh no matter what and the guy who would go out of his way for anyone no matter what. I always felt like I could talk to him about anything and he the same. We often talked for hours about life and different things. He was definitely part of the family, of course being around the Gresdo's since 1st grade or so. What I'll miss most are definitely obscure things but stuff me and Chris often joked about. Like the "Bad Boys of Basketball" jersey collection he has, I mean really is that a coinsedense? The lovely betty boop phone, hehe. Or him and Shawn constantly playing Madden or NBA 2004 or on of those games. Addicted I say!! He seemed to know everything there was to know about sports too. On year for New Year's I had people over and we set up a game of trivial pursuit. And let me just say he carried the team. He got all the stinking answers. There was also this one time where Shawn was teaching him guitar cords. No Patience, that boy. He did very well though, looking back it was quite odd, because he learned to play Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here". Little did he know that the song would soon mean so much to us all. I remember talking to Shawn about Chris recently, and he brought up a good point. He never seemed to realize just how important he was to everyone, but always made sure to tell those around him how important they were to him. After his passing I had a dream. It was me, Shawn and Chris and we were just hanging out, I was trying not to be stunned be the sight of him. He of course was wearing what I'd call the Infamous basketball jersey and he just hugged me. I even woke up and when I fell back asleep he was still there. So who knew they sold jerseys in heaven? I know Chris is with us always because he wouldn't be Chris if he wasn't. We love him and miss him every single day.

julie lader

October 2, 2006

Anthony and family,
its been awhile since our paths crossed, yet the memories of the old days are as vivid as today...Chris was a unforgetable person, he always had your attention, he always knew what to say. So many great memories, sacred heart, the schoolyard! Michelles house, truth or dare!! My old house on Delvale, afterschool sessions!!! Chris was sooo much fun to be around, even on your worst day, he knew how to make everything just fade away! I can still see his bright smile and head boppin up n down, as we walked home from school! It was ashame we grew apart as we entered into our later teenage years...i only wish we had more time. Chris will always have a place in my heart and will never be forgotten. My prayers go out to the Darago family. Love u Chris<3

megan graff

June 27, 2006

two my family,

I lie in bed at night and pray, that you will think of me.I cry untill my eyelids close,and dream- eternity. I wake to sunlight on my face, for a moment I forget. Then a cloud passes by, and I realize, this is it.I carry on throughout the day, feigning joy, and feeling pain. I long to gaze upon your face, and share a smile, an embrace. The day is drawing to an end, And still I think of you . I try to relax, yet in my mind, I wonder what to do... (i love you guys and chris always...)

Michelle Stader

May 30, 2006

Do we feel lonely

Do we feel sadness

Are we mad

Do we stop and think

Are we being selfish

Thinking only of our selves

Forgetting our loved one,that was lost

Does it ease the pain and suffering

Do we ask our selves why

Do we not want them to go a better place

Where there is no pain and suffering

It's hard to loose someone you love

We feel such pain

So much sorrow

We can't think about tomorrow

As time goes by

our pain will lessen

But is never forgotten

We will always have our memories

and time shared

Our loved one's has left us

But in our hearts and mind

They will never die.

Don't hold your pain inside

Let the tears flow

For each tear drop

Will be a year of love,

that was shared togrther

Our love one will forever,

be watching over us

Never close,never far away

They are in the hands of god now

You will meet again someday.

All the pain and sadness,will be gone

Let them go,ease their pain,

look up to heaven,and say hello

We'll meet again someday

Gwen Knott

May 23, 2006

Angels fly on wings of gold Never sad; won't grow old.We've had to part It breaks our heart. We have to stay; and find our way.One day we'll meet again, fly our way now and then. We'll see you in Bianca's smile, That will have to do for awhile. Until we meet again up there, We,ll love you and send our prayers. Chris we miss you like crazy. Love you always, Aunt Gwen

Richard Church

April 21, 2006

Dear Mom, Dad, Twon,

My memmories of Chris were always being that big brother. The one who tortured the little brother. So many good times coming over there and staying the night when we were little. The poor stuffed animals with all the BB's in them. So if your walking down the street Twon and something stings you in the butt, him and Astro are saying HI! He was a down right homie G. But with the biggest heart i've ever seen. Wouldn't think twice about helping out a friend. Bianca is right. He is an angel. He watched over his family and friends on earth and now the same in heaven. Everytime I'm strapped in my seat waiting to take off on a mission. I pray for a safe flight and return. And a prayer goes out to my family. The Churchs' and the Daragos'. I love you all and will miss Chris deeply.

Love Rich

Chris (Nikki) Knott

April 17, 2006

My memories of Little Chris go back to summer childhood days living in the city, swimming in the sun. Every fourth of July found our entire family over flowing into our Walther Avenue back yard eating Aunt Gwens American Flag Fourth of July cake, you know the one I'm talking about where the Blueberries and Strawberries all ran into the white icing. There was always an endless supply of food, sun tan lotion, somebody else's soaking wet towel, and WQSR playing oldies on the radio through the dinning room window. I will remember the innocence about those days, before our journies into adulthood led us apart down segregated paths. Lil Chris, I will forever cherish the memory of your sweet heart and your big, beautiful, bright smile. Godspeed.

Stacy Knott

April 15, 2006

I have yet to live through the pain of loosing a sibling or child, and can't even begin to know how painful that must be. My deepest sympathies go to my family. Most of my memories of Chris are of younger years, when we were kids. All of which leave me laughing. As we grew older we mostly passed at family gatherings, with few words, but definate giggling! Now, I will always carry with me the sadness and regret that I didn't try harder to know Chris as an adult. And I will always feel his absence when we are all together. For me... Chris will always remain a little boy running in the summer sun.

Lisa (Darago) Meissinger

April 12, 2006

I loved Christopher from the moment that my parents brought him home. The nine and a half-year age difference didn’t do much to keep sibling rivalry at bay. My first memory of Chris is lying in the bassinet while I leaned over close and talked to him and he brought his little fist up right into my eye. It was war from that moment on, even though we still looked out for each other. Chris was so energetic, intelligent, and mischievous. He always kept us on our toes. He was so intense when he believed in something and he didn’t back down from anyone. He loved to agitate and the madder you got the harder he would laugh. You knew when he was up to something because he would get this glint in his eye and a big, goofy grin that he kept from childhood. He would agitate me until I would chase him and I generally would get in trouble because I was older and all the while he would be standing off to the side giggling. The most infamous stories that I can remember are as follows: I dropped Chris from two flights while I was holding him by ankles. He didn’t move at all for probably two minutes until I ran downstairs and then he opened his eyes, jumped up and said, “Let’s do it again”. Thankfully, we had dropped all the laundry at the foot of the stairs and that’s what he landed on. Then I almost catapulted him out the second story window from the end of my waterbed and he flew across the room and hit the radiator. He thought it was fun and wanted to do it again. Chris should have been in extreme sports. He got me back in spades though. One night at 3am I heard this noise in my room and jumped up. I looked around and saw this monkey with cymbals clanging coming across my room and I screamed because it reminded me of a horror movie that we had just watched and it scared me. I heard everyone jump up and come running to see what was wrong and then we heard Chris laughing so hard tears was coming down his face. I yelled, “Christopher” and took off running after him. It’s funny; the way Chris and I agitated each other was passed down to him and my daughter Ashley. They sounded just like us, but Chris was the one getting reprimanded because he was older. HAHA, paybacks!

Chris was so intelligent and he was a genius with electronics and computers. He could hook anything up and have it running in no time without instructions. When he was about six years old we got a new computer and while we were reading the instructions on how to hook it up and start it, Chris had it working before we finished the instructions. I could swear that he had a photographic memory because he remembered all kinds of different trivia, especially music. We used to play Jeopardy when it was on TV and on the video game and he always won. I was continuously amazed by all that he knew. He had the potential to do anything that he set his mind to achieving.

Chris was very family oriented and loyal. Even though we had the age difference between us he still looked out for me. In high school I was dating this guy that Chris would beat up every time he came over our house. I asked him one day why he did and he said that he just didn’t like him. I should have paid more attention because he was right. As much as we aggravated each other we were family. I used to take Chris and Anth to the movies when I could drive and then to the Harbor for ice cream. Chris loved extra butter on his popcorn and one time he put so much butter on his popcorn that he threw up in front of the ice cream stand later that day. He looked up at me and said that he felt much better and could he still have ice cream. When he was older he used to help take care of Ashley sometimes and they would wrestle around and play video games. Chris was an absolute whiz with video games. I don’t think that there was a video game that he couldn’t beat. He was so happy when his daughter, Bianca, was born. He was a wonderful, caring, loving and generous father. He encouraged her independent and adventurous streak. We would take our daughter’s to the park and walk the trails, some of which were steep, and he watched Bianca but let her walk on her own. We would play tag on the playground and he was quick and agile. He would jump from the top of the equipment and take off running. How he could do that, especially with screws in his ankle from a sledding accident, I will never know. I have so many memories of Chris that there is really no beginning or end; I could write a book and still wouldn’t be able to say enough.

I am going to miss my brother so much. There will always be a missing piece in our family and in my heart. I can only make him a promise that I will always help to take care of his family. I hope that he has found peace. I love you, Christopher!

Angel DeFalco

March 27, 2006

Twon and family,

I didn't know Chris that well, but he still left an impact on my life. I know that he is loved and will be be missed by many. Twon my prayers are with you and your family, You know I love ya!

Mikey Daniel

March 27, 2006

Dear Twon, Aunt Marg, and Uncle Chris,

My thoughts and my heart goes out to you guys. Chris was not only a good friend, but someone that I always consider to be like my brother. He will always remain in my heart that way and the memories will never be forgotten. I love you guys and always will. If there is anything I can do I will always be a phone call away.

Love always, Mikey

My Big Bro

March 26, 2006

Chris Darago immortal in ink on Anthony Darago's arm

March 26, 2006

Bianca Darago

March 26, 2006

I Love you Daddy. I sent balloons to you. I am doing really good in school. My Daddy loves me and I love him. I like when you talk to me about going to the park and when you tell me you love me. I'll always think about you. I know that you are an angel that will always look over me.

Mandy Taylor

December 28, 2005

Chris was a brother to Brad and a dear friend to me. Our lives just won't be the same without his smile and loving personality. He always made us laugh and see the bright side of things. There will always be a piece of us missing! Every time we look at his daughter we will think of Chris and smile because we will always have a part of him with us. He will be missed but never forgotten!!

Angel Murphy

December 27, 2005

Chris was alot of things to alot of people, and one of the best friends, cousins and fathers I've ever known. He changed the lives of each person he met, if you talked to him for five minuites or knew him your entire life. But I know right now he's up in Heaven with Gran and has acheieved the peace he's been looking for all his life. He'll always be with us and never be forgotten. Love ya man.

Chad Lewis

December 23, 2005

Mrs. Marge and Mr. Chris and Family,

I just wanted to say I am sorry for your loss. I love you guys .

anthony murphy

December 23, 2005

chris and marg,

we are so sorry for your loss. please know that your family is in our prayers.

sincerely,

tony (ray's brother), elayna, and family.

Crystal Oliver

December 21, 2005

Twon you know i love you! i'm so sorry for your loss, i know this has to be hard! Just remember you can call me anytime, and you and your family will always be in my thoughts and prayers! I love you!

Rich Darago

December 17, 2005

Loved this guy like a little brother not just a cousin. I will always remember him for the great and funny times we had growing up. Wish it hadn't been so short. I will try my best to watch over the family forever. Say hello to Granny for me. Love you forever.

Your Big Cousin,

Rich

Debbie Mallonee (nee Darago)

December 17, 2005

Marg, Chris and family - I can not express the deep symphathy that I am feeling for you all right now. The words, when a child passes never come easy. You are totally in my thoughts and prayers. My love for the Darago's will never cease. Love and Sadness - Debbie & Tim

Janie Krasnodemski

December 17, 2005

Dear Anthony And Family

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, I know you were all praying that Chris would get better. If there is anything I can do please call. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family in your time of sorrow. With Love, Momma Janie

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