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Christopher Summers Obituary

SUMMERS-Shawn R. Both died suddenly on April 8, 2006, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Sloan, NY, beloved sons of Michael Sr. and Elsie (nee Russell) Summers; stepsons of Debbie Brancato; dearest brothers of Dennis Summers, Michael Summers, Nicole and Jodi Brancato; Christopher was a loving companion to Laura Carrick and a father figure to Travis Pope. The family will be present to receive friends at the DANIEL R. SMOLAREK FUNERAL HOME, 2047 Broadway, Cheektowaga-Buffalo city line, Wednesday 5:30-7:30 PM with a Prayer Service immediately following.

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Published by Buffalo News from Apr. 10 to Apr. 11, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Summers

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Katie (Barrett) Scherer

April 24, 2006

To the Summers Family...

I pray that you will find comfort in your memories

and strength in each other as you endure this loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sally Long BesyBuy Pineville 262

April 18, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Torea Manjard

April 17, 2006

Chris was an incredible person, and one of the best friends I've ever had. It was an honor to get to know him. I pray that God may comfort all of you who are grieving in this time.



Psalm 23

Murray Markovitz

April 13, 2006

My thoughts and best wishes are with all of you at this time. I worked with Chris at Best Buy. He was one of the most thoughtful and nicest employees I have ever had the pleasure to work with. He was always more than willing to help where ever and with whom ever he was needed. He will very deeply missed by all who had the great fortune to have known him.

Barbie Baumgart

April 12, 2006

Aunt Elsie, Uncle Mike, Dennis and Michael,

I am so sorry! You are in my prayers. My thoughts are all of family today, I wish I could be with you. Please know that I am here for you. All my love

David Barratt

April 11, 2006

My deepest sympathies are with you. I knew Chris as a work colleague in Pineville, NC for a few short months and know he touched the hearts of all who knew him. He will always be remembered as a kind and gentle soul and will be so very greatly missed.

Jill (Ric) Summers

April 11, 2006

Uncle Mike, Debbie, Nicole, Elsie, Dennis & Michael- We are so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers always.

Ric, Jill, Zachary and Nicholas Summers

Tom and Kim Perkovich

April 11, 2006

Dear Chris and Shawn, We would like to thank you both for all the laughter,fun times,and memories. We’ll keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Dear Elsie, Mike Sr, Debbie, Dennis, Mike, Jodi, and Nicole,words can`t explain how sorry we are to hear of your loss. A family as wonderful as yours should never have to go through such trying times. Our heart felt prayers go out to all of you in this time of grief.

Mark Lawrence

April 11, 2006

Dear Mike,

Im so sorry for the loss of your sons Chris and Shawn.My thoughts and heart go out to you.

Lee Summers

April 11, 2006

Dear Mike and Elsie,

Words cannot convey the sorrow I feel for your loss. I know your hearts are heavy now but somehow God will guide you through this. These were two beautiful boys just starting manhood. I pray that they are at peace. Love, Lee

jim and peggy tyrcz

April 11, 2006

Dear Mike and Elsie, Dennis and Michael, we know that no words of comfort can ease your pain at this time.Your suffering is far greater than anyone should have to go through in a lifetime. As parents you have always given your boys all your love and devotion and as brothers you have loved each other and shared a bond that only brothers can know;and because of this loving family we believe that Shawn and Chris;s short time with us was a happy and beautiful one. We have such wonderful and fun memories of the many times we have spent together.We want you to know that you are in our thought and prayers. all our love Jim and Peggy.

Kathy Summers

April 11, 2006

Dear Mike, Elsie, Michael, Dennis, Debbie, Jodi, and Nicole,

I can't imagine the unbearable pain you are going through. There are no words to ease your pain from this horrible tragedy. But please know my thoghts and prayers are with you all. May happy memories of Shawn and Chrisy carry you through this sorrowful time. God Bless you all. Love, Kathy

Linda and Mark Faltyn

April 11, 2006

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

John, Julie and John Jr. Faltyn

April 11, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Heather Summers

April 11, 2006

Dear Uncle Mike, Aunt Elsie, Mike, Dennis, Debbie, Jodi, and Nicole,

I wish I could say something to ease your pain, but I know there are no words to do that. I can only say that I share in your grief and saddness, we will always be here for you. You are all in my thoughts and my prayers. I will always remember the fun times I had with Shawn and Chrisy. There will always be a special place for them in my heart. Love, Heather

NANCY BERENT

April 11, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

JANIE CZUBAJ

April 11, 2006

UNCLE MIKE,AUNT ELSIE,DENNIS AND MIKEY,

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.MY DEEPEST SYMPATHIES.I KNOW NO MATTER WHAT I SAY IT WONT CHANGE THE HURT YOU ARE ALL GOING THROUGH RIGHT NOW. REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES AND THEIR SMILES.LOVE JANIE CZUBAJ-SUMMERS & FAMILY.

Jackie Summers

April 10, 2006

Aunt Elsie, Uncle Mike, Dennis, and Mike:



My dearest sympathies are with you. Always remember the great times, and you know there were many. I keep remembering our endless trips to "Aunt Elsie's house" which I cherish deeply. I loved going there to be with my family, and in my eyes the greatest cousins a kid could have. Shawn and Chris will be truly missed and they will forever have a place in my heart. We do have a strong family, and that will never diminish. We will be here for you. Our prayers and our hearts go out for you.



There are two new beautiful angels watching over us.



Love,

Jackie

Joni Summers

April 10, 2006

Dear uncle mike aunt elsie, dennis ,michael my prayers are with you all.We have always been a strong family and shawn and christopher would not want it any other way.I can remember these guys from babys running around in there diapers and the funny stories about the crazy things they did.They will always be in my thoughts and prayers sadley missed but never forgotten love your cousin joni

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