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Christopher Tracy

1960 - 2023

Christopher Tracy obituary, 1960-2023, Guilford, CT

BORN

1960

DIED

2023

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Spear-Miller Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road

Fairfield, Connecticut

Christopher Tracy Obituary

Christopher Tracy
Chris Tracy, an actor-turned-firefighter who was instrumental in establishing the Fairfield Regional Fire School, died Sunday.
Tracy, of Guilford, retired in 2017 as Fairfield's assistant fire chief after 26 years of service, but he remained active in both fire service and acting, as well as multiple charitable causes, such as a 2018 staging of the play, "The Guys," to benefit California firefighters who lost their homes while fighting the Camp Fire, that state's most devastating wildfire.
That attention to helping people defined Tracy's life. He also had an active social media life, and when word of his death reached Facebook, one man responded, "I'm so sad right now.…a telling impact you had on me…and we never met."
Prior to his work in fire service, Tracy played EMT and medical student Dick Franzman on the ABC soap opera, "All My Children."
Born Feb. 24, 1960, in Manchester, CT, Tracy was one of five children of a professor of fine arts. He was introduced to acting as a child, when he began studying violin and guitar. Tracy studied pre-law and theater at Penn State University, where he participated in collegiate productions. Upon graduation, Tracy moved to New York City, acquired an agent, and earned a recurring role on "All My Children," which lasted from 1982 to 2009. He married Gina Russell (Tracy), actor and playwright, in 1983.
Tracy appeared in other soaps, and in several nighttime pilots. He also acted extensively in regional theater, and served as theater director for Theater for the New City; producer and host at Valley Shore Community Television, and producing director at Connecticut Playwrights Theatre.
In addition to serving as assistant fire chief, Tracy was also Fairfield's training/safety/deputy fire marshal.
Tracy is survived by his wife, his son, Michael, beloved family members, and many, many friends.
A Celebration of Chris's life will be held Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 651 Pequot Avenue, Southport. Friends may greet the family Tuesday from 3-8 p.m. in the Spear-Miller Funeral Home, 39 South Benson Road, Fairfield.
Friends have established a GoFundMe page to help defray funeral costs. The link can be found on www.SpearFuneralHome.com.

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

Published by The New Haven Register & Connecticut Post on Mar. 11, 2023.

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Sue Breglio

March 14, 2023

Sue Breglio

March 14, 2023

Our family had the privilege of knowing and spending time with Chris during the past five years.
His kindness, character & passions were a joy and inspiration to us and to those around him.
We are so deeply saddened; his presence will be truly missed.
Our sincere condolences to his family; we are thinking of you.

Mark and Joni McEachern

March 14, 2023

So sorry for your lose, while Michael was a student at Hamden Hall, I always appreciated his positive support for my program and class.
Mark McEachern

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March 14, 2023

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Becky Spence

March 11, 2023

Chris and I attended the same elementary, junior high, and high school in Penfield, NY outside of Rochester. I reconnected with him sporadically on Facebook in recent years, mostly around shared political values. He was always a warm, caring, full of life presence. I´m so very, very. sad to hear of his passing and my heart goes out to his wife, son, and entire family. He clearly left an indelible mark on his community and everyone he touched.

Gerry stopa

March 11, 2023

sorry to hear that Chris passed away my thoughts and prayers are with his family

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March 11, 2023

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March 10, 2023

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14

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Spear-Miller Funeral Home

39 South Benson Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

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15

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2:00 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal Church

651 Pequot Avenue, Southport, CT 06890

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