Search by Name

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

1964 - 2013

BORN

1964

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

CLOSED-Gwen Mooney Funeral Home

4389 Spring Grove Avenue

Cincinnati, Ohio

Chris MANOLIS Obituary

MANOLIS

Chris, loving husband, father, friend, and colleague, passed away at age 49 on December 9, 2013. Survived by wife, Mary Beth, daughters Verena, Molly and Elsie, sister Tammi Maguire and family of Moss Beach, CA, and parents Bill and Sonja Manolis of Foster City, CA. Visitation will be Saturday, December 21st, from 1-3 at the Gwen Mooney Funeral Home, 4389 Spring Grove Ave, followed by a celebration of life at 3:00 and reception. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Manolis Memorial Education Fund, c/o Fifth Third Bank, 2632 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208.

Click Here to Send Flowers

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Cincinnati Enquirer from Dec. 19 to Dec. 21, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Chris MANOLIS

37 Entries

January 15, 2014

Richard Fajardo

January 9, 2014

Dr. Manolis (aka Chris) was a great professor and one of my favorite teachers. He was a mentor for me beyond Marketing class junior year. I talked with him at length about going back to school for a PhD or MBA. I have an MBA now, but if I ever go back for a PhD, I will be thinking of him. Thoughts, prayers, and condolences to his family. He was a great man and is missed.

Xavier Student

January 1, 2014

Dr. Manolis was one of my favorite professors. He will be sorely missed at Xavier, though his lessons will be remembered by all of his students. Thank you for sharing him with all of us. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Xavier Student

December 29, 2013

Chris was one of the best professors and one of the best people I've ever met. I am very saddened to hear that he has passed. My sincere condolences to the family.

Ann Chesley

December 29, 2013

I had the honor of having Chris twice as a professor during my time at Xavier and both his upbeat personality and sense of humor helped keep me going despite the heavy courseload I was carrying in addition to working full time. He was always a good sounding board and his classes always had a very upbeat and positive atmosphere. I remember many times he took the time to just listen. Chris believed in his students and cared a great deal which meant a lot. My heart goes out to Mary Beth and his three daughters.

December 27, 2013

Dear Mary Beth, We are very sorry to hear,just a few minutes ago, that your loving husband, Chris, has passed away. Our prayers will be for you and your children for strength and we hope that the loving memories of Chris will live forever in all of you.
Sincerely,
Bev and Michael Naylon
Reston, Va.

Xavier Alum

December 26, 2013

MaryBeth, your family will be in our prayers. The enthusiasm Chris brought to X was energizing.

Raghu Tadepalli

December 25, 2013

Dear MB - Words cannot describe how sorry I am to hear that Crhis is no more, Chris was one of the those people one never forgets and he will always be in my memory. MB, I wish you and the girls comfort and hope that God will hold all of you in the palm of His hand.

Jacob Hiler

December 23, 2013

I loved and looked up to Chris. He is the one who set me on the path of academia. He helped me so much throughout my college years, and became one of my best friends. I wouldn't be the man I am today without him. He will be missed everyday. My thoughts and prayers for Mary Beth and his girls.

Terry Fenwick

December 22, 2013

Both Chris and his sister, Tammi, were willed to us if anything ever happened to their parents. That is about as close as you can get. Chris might have been our son. He and our son, Chris, were best friends from grade school until his passing. My heart aches for Mary Beth, their girls, his students and all who knew and loved him. The greatest thing said about Chris was said by our son when he said, "Anyone who ever met Chris Manolis, was better for having had that experience."

Elpida Jardin

December 22, 2013

RIP Chris Manolis. My heart goes out to your wife, your three beautiful daughters, your family, friends, colleagues and students.I hope that time and support from loved ones will heal their grief and they may cherish the memories of the unique human being that was you. As brief as our encounter was, it was an honor to have met you.

Chris Fenwick

December 22, 2013

No words could every fully express the feeling of sadness and grief when I heard the news. Chris and I had been friends for 40 years and had grown up together, learned together, drove together, water skied together, but mostly laughed together.
Chris was a cheerleader. He would listen to your every word and when you were talking it was as if the whole world melted away. He would ask the most insightful questions and when he laughed, the world knew. I will forget the way that, when you shared something that hurt, you could SEE the empathy in his eyes. His heart would break with yours and THAT was perhaps his greatest gift.
There was never a person on this planet that met Chris that didn't feel better about themselves after talking with him.
I just saw him when he was in CA and today, when I walk by the chair he sat in as we spoke my heart aches. I can't believe he is gone.
MB... I can not even imagine the loss you feel, and the pain of thinking about the future with the girls without their dad, but I can tell you this... Time passes, and with every day it WILL get just a little bit easier. For now, know that Chris was loved by everyone who knew him.
Good bye my friend... I'll miss you!

Gary Walters

December 21, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Manolis family. Chris shared his love of teaching with all his students at Xavier. We are a better student body because of him.

December 21, 2013

Mary Beth, You and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers, May you find strength during this difficult time and know that you have so many who love and support you. We are so sorry.
Sara Sheets, Jon Sinclair and Family

Xavier University Alum

December 20, 2013

Dr. Manolis was a professor that I will never forget. He knew how to challenge his students, explain theories and ideas, and promote creativity in the classroom. Most importantly he made the classroom experience fun. Always a laugh from Dr. Manolis.

The Manolis family is my thoughts and prayers during this time.

Sheri Sena

December 20, 2013

My sincere condolences to the Manolis family. Chris touched many lives of those he encountered and will never be forgotten. Prayers to you and your girls.

December 20, 2013

Mary Beth, You and your daughters have been in our thoughts every day. May healing come to you.
Maria Ramos

Jim Roberts

December 20, 2013

Dear MB and Girls,
My prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Chris was my friend and cherished colleague and will be greatly missed. Blessings to you all.
-Jim Roberts

Tracey Bresnahan

December 19, 2013

Mary Beth,

I can't stop thinking about you and your family. My very deepest and heartfelt sympathy to all of you.

Kris West

December 19, 2013

MaryBeth,
I am so sorry. I had just heard from Shelly that you were living here in Ohio and then was shocked to hear this news. Just wanted to let you know your grad school colleagues were thinking about you.

December 19, 2013

Chris was loved and respected by everyone at Xavier! He was kind, caring, and giving, and always had a smile on his face! Mary Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. You and the children are in my prayers.
Hema Krishnan, Cincinnati, Ohio

Michael Shearer

December 19, 2013

Prayers to your family. We are deeply sorry for your loss. May you find peace, love, and comfort in all seasons.

Marianne Murphy

December 19, 2013

Mary Beth, Elsie, Molly and Verena,

There are no words that will ever be enough but I know my life is better having known Chris and all of you. Mary Beth, you and Chris were so kind to me when I faced my own tragedy and sharing your girls brought such joy. I still remember Molly telling me all the wonders in your house! Please take care and know all of you are very loved.

James Merchant

December 19, 2013

My condolences to the Manolis Family and to everyone grieving over the passing of Chris. He will be truly missed.

Chris Blahut

December 19, 2013

Dear Mary Beth,
Chris Manolis touched the souls of everyone he knew. Knowing this, I am sure the greatest benefactors of his love are his wife and children. We will always remember what truly genuine character he possesses and it will live with us in our hearts forever.

Keely Kish

December 19, 2013

Thoughts are with you and your family now. Memories are everlasting.

Bill Keep

December 19, 2013

When I returned from Canada and sought to re-establish tenure Chris was quick to offer to bring me into a project. We had great fun working together and sharing ideas.

Mary Beth, Verena, Molly, and Elsie:

Susan and I are so very sorry for your loss. May the warm of your memories help is this difficult time.

Cara Alpern

December 19, 2013

My heart is sore with grief for your loss. Sending you prayers of light, love, and peace.

Susan Ware

December 19, 2013

Mary Beth, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. Sands is here for you and the girls too.

John Dinsmore

December 19, 2013

I adored Chris. Everybody who met him did. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Hugo Gonzales

December 19, 2013

Mary Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew your husband during middle school and knew that some day he would go on to do great things with his life and after reading about his accomplishment he did just that. He will always be remembered by me as very kind and genuine person that stayed true to his beliefs.

Robert Winsor

December 19, 2013

MB, I cannot imagine what you and the girls are going through, as I am having a tough time comprehending this myself.
Verena, Molly and Elsie, I have never met you, but every time your Father and I talked, he talked with such immense pride about his precious girls. You will never likely know what a truly great and kind man your father was, and how much he adored you. He was a truly great friend to me for 22 years, and I will always remember his willingness to help me, his keen insights, and his great sense of humor. I will miss him greatly and think about him often. Please be strong now, as your mother needs your love. I hope to meet you someday and tell you more about your wonderful father.

Cory & Mike Williams

December 19, 2013

Dear MB, Verena, Molly and Elsie, it is with a heavy heart that we write our condolences to your family. We loved Chris so much and we mourn for him with you. We will keep you close to our hearts and in our prayers. We know that words are little comfort, but we hope you can take some comfort in how many lives he touched. Love, Cory and Mike Williams

Mark Yuen

December 18, 2013

Mary Beth - I'm so sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your kids. Mark Yuen

Kristen Adams

December 18, 2013

Mary Beth - i just don't have words we are so sorry for you and the girls. You are in our prayers.
Kristen, Lexi and Adams Family.

Showing 1 - 37 of 37 results