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1962
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2024
Christopher Tronetti Obituary
He was born Jan. 2, 1962, in Kane, a son of Robert and Charlotte (Foley) Tronetti.
Chris was a 1980 graduate of Smethport Area High School and attended Clarion University, where he received a bachelor's degree in elementary education in 1984.
Chris first had worked for Children & Youth in his earlier years, then at Universal Well Services of Bradford. He lastly worked as a self-employed laborer in Smethport.
Chris was a member of St. Elizabeth Church, where he was always available for helping with maintenance to the grounds and building for many years; the Smethport Food Bank; the Keating Sportsman's Club and the McKean County Historical Society.
He is survived by two brothers, Kirk M. (Linda) Tronetti of Smethport and Robert J. (Lora) Tronetti of Gibsonia; three nieces, Lisa (Wayne) Foltz and Hannah and Erica Tronetti; and one nephew, Derek Tronetti.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents and one niece, Kirklyn M. Tronetti.
Visitation will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday (Nov. 13, 2024) at St. Elizabeth Church, Smethport, where a Mass of Christian burial will immediately follow with the Rev. Joseph Dougherty, pastor, as celebrant, and the Rev. Thomas Brown, concelebrant. Burial will be in St. Elizabeth Cemetery.
Memorials, if desired, may be made to the Smethport Food Bank or St. Elizabeth Church.
Arrangements are under direction of Hartle-Tarbox Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be made at hartle-tarboxfuneralhomes.com.
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Michael Bonini
November 16, 2024
Heartbreaking news, Chris was a wonderful person who will be truly missed by everyone who knew him! Pictures from early eighties.. Wildwood New Jersey
Michael Bonini
November 16, 2024
Mark A Mosher
November 14, 2024
So sorry to hear that, I have memories of seeing and talking with him in the old neighborhood when I was younger he was a great guy.
Sandy Morris
November 14, 2024
I´m so very sorry for your loss.
Jeanne Raught
November 13, 2024
Deepest Condolences and Prayers of Comfort to Chris's family and friends. Although I only knew him from 6th grade to graduation, he was always a friend to all!! God bless his soul!
Larry@Julie Dennis
November 13, 2024
Kirk and family.So sorry to hear about your brother. Just heard about it. Thinking of you all.
Nessy Black
November 12, 2024
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Farrah Anderson Taylor
November 12, 2024
I can say my heart is truly broken. Chris was such an amazing man. I wish I would have known him when he was younger. I worked with Chris at the market basket in smethport. So many memories just keep flooding my mind right now. One of my favorite things about him is that my friend Amy and would pick on him, or tell him how handsome he was and just fun flirt with him and he would get so embarrassed, his face would turn red and that big smile would come across his face. He was truly special. I am sitting here smilimg from ear to ear right now just thinking about it. It was a blessing to have met him and getting to spend some of the best years of my life with him being a part of it. I know exactly where he is right now as he was never ashamed to share his faith. Now he is an angel. I hope that it brings some comfort to your friends and your family to know that he was so loved by so many. Thank you for sharing him with the world. We will be praying for all of your family as you grieve for Chris. Until we meet again my friend, I will carry with me the image of that smile that would melt the coldest of hearts and brought me so much comfort and wisdom any time I needed a friend. The world has lost a true gentleman with the purest of hearts, but God has gained a true and faithful servant. Love you Chris.
Karen (Clark) Smith
November 11, 2024
My memories of Chris are all happy ones. He was a long-time friend from High School and beyond. He always was cracking me up and offering a positive twist to the most unpleasant circumstances. We also had some heart-to-hearts as life marched on and he was a genuine soul. I´m grateful that I was able to be with him quite recently but very sad that I won´t be able to see him again. My heart is broken over this loss. I´m so grateful to have known him and I was a better person because of him in my life.
John Carr
November 11, 2024
I've known Chris for many years and never saw him without a smile on his face. He will be missed. May the Almighty shine His perfect light on him.
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