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Christopher Puchalla Obituary
Christopher P. Puchalla Sr., 59, of Bradenton, FL, formerly of Chicago, died Nov. 9, 2008. Christopher was a former Mechanical Engineer, current Education Program Manager and Specialist in Research and Curriculum at GWIZ, Graduate of the Rice School for Pastoral Ministry, and Catechist and Eucharistic Minister with St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Florida. Survivors include wife, Susan of Bradenton, formerly of Chicago; sons, Christopher Jr. of Tampa, FL and Daniel of Chicago; daughters, Jennifer Cantu of Huntley and Julie Roknich of Villa Park; sister, Judy of Chicago; and seven grandchildren. Visitation Saturday, Nov. 15 at Packer Funeral Home from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass Saturday, Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. at Incarnation Catholic Church in Florida.
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jack & Kathy Colpas
November 25, 2008
Dear Sue,
We just heard of Chris’ passing. We are saddened by your loss. His caring spirit, humor and bigger than life smile will be sorely missed.
Take solace in the fact that his memory will live on - not only in his family and friends but in the lives of the great many kids he influenced throughout his life – especially the ones at G-WIZ.
Jack & Kathy Colpas
Gregory Helminski
November 16, 2008
Dear Susan,
I think I went to high school with Chris. Weber High School and we also knew each other from Bucktown. We have a mutual friend of Frank Popowski. I am saddened to hear of Chris' passing. You and your family will be in my prayers. Presently, I am a missionary in Africa, Tanzania. I am learning Swahili and will begin teaching English at a Girls Catholic Secondary School. I am a priest and a member of the Resurrecitonists, the congregation that taught at Weber. It was good to hear that Chris used his gifts in such an inspiring way. My deepest sympathies...and Peace
Fr. Greg Helminski, CR
Mary Keller
November 14, 2008
Dear Susan and family,
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. It is a shame that we have never met. I spent many childhood holidays with Chris and Judy as I am their 1st cousin - Uncle Chester's daughter. My prayers are with you
S. Pam Owens
November 14, 2008
Dear Sue and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss... all of our loss. Chris was SUCH a good man. His spirit and his legacy certainly live on.
Peace,
Sr. Pam
Abby Gerrity
November 13, 2008
Dear Susan-
With my deepest sympathy for you and your children at this difficult time.
You have been in my thoughts.
Judy Mckenzie
November 13, 2008
Susan and family,
So sorry for your loss.
Karen Russell
November 13, 2008
Susan and family,
So sorry for your tremendous loss and I know it will be very difficult without Chris in your lives. Please know that I am here for you and take each day one day at a time. Karen H. Russell
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