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David Christy Obituary

Christy, David W.
David W. Christy, age 53 of Easton passed away Monday, August 29, 2016. He was the beloved husband of Susan J. (Borawski) Christy. He was born in Greeley, Colorado. David was the son of W. Keith Christy and Randi A. (Gerretson) Christy. He grew up in Colorado Springs and attained the rank of Eagle Scout. He had been an Easton resident for 28 years. For many years he was an insurance agent at Harrison Morgan. David was a History teacher at Central High School in Bridgeport, CT, for the past 12 years and founded the entrepreneur class. He very much enjoyed coaching the girls varsity soccer teams. In addition to his wife of 30 years, he is survived by his daughter Morgan, and son, Harrison, and his sister Dana (Christy) Tittle. The family invites friends, family and anyone who has been touched by David's life to attend a celebration at Testo's Restaurant, 1775 Madison Avenue, Bridgeport CT, starting at 10am on Saturday September 3rd. The family is requesting that everyone dress in bright happy colors, because this is a happy celebration of David's life. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in his memory may be made to Bridgeport Field of Dreams Foundation www.bridgeportfieldofdreams.org and designate to Central Girls Varsity Soccer. To send online condolences please visit www.redgatehennessy.com

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Published by Connecticut Post on Sep. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for David Christy

51 Entries

PF Moran

August 26, 2025

Always remember the good times Bro. 9 years? WOW

Patrick Moran

August 26, 2024

Always remember you fondly brother! God Bless

Patrick Moran (PF)

August 26, 2023

God Bless you David! Think of you often brother

Patrick Moran

September 15, 2020

Susan, I hope you and the kids are doing well. I think of David often and know he is missed. Great guy gone too soon. Thinking of today and God Bless Susan.

Dave & Sybil Eberhart

August 26, 2020

What a beautiful thing to do for the memory of David for his family. He looks so much like his wonderful Dad. We loved & knew his folks Keith &Randi so well. We all were active in Pathfinders at First Pres. in Colo. Springs plus we played Pinochle together for many years. How special David followed in his Dad's footsteps working with youth in education. Please know we have David's family plus Dana in our thoughts & prayers especially today & are praising the Lord he's in heaven with both Keith & Randi. May our Lord surround you all that remain with the Lord's strength, comfort & peace.

October 1, 2016

Phil Steinhauer

October 1, 2016

Dear Susan and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you live with loss of David . I was so sad to hear of his passing , I have so many great memories of you guys when we first got out of school . I will never forget all the great times I had with Bob and him....they both left us way too soon.
There is a quote I heard when my father passed away that I have always found comforting
" What we once enjoyed and deeply loved
we can never loose
for all that we love deeply
becomes a part of us"
Hellen Keller
Rest in peace David

Cliff and Kelly Boag

September 30, 2016

The world has lost a shining light.
David was a wonderful, joyful spirit and will be missed. Our prayers are with Susan and the kids.

Caroline/Peter/Jackson Borawski

September 30, 2016

David, you will be forever in our hearts. We will miss you every day!

Caroline Borawski

September 30, 2016

David, you will be forever in our hearts. We'll miss you every day.

Shane Martin

September 30, 2016

Not a day has gone by that I haven't thought about the wisdom and good times we shared. Not sure how I landed at CHS but I can certainly say that you and a handful of people made me grateful and proud to be there. Watching your relationship building with the students and your support of our athletic program was inspiring. The love of your family and the gleam of pride in your eye when you spoke of them confirmed my own love of being a father. I miss you Dave. You touched so many lives. I will forever be grateful to have been a colleague and friend. Till we meet again, may your spirit soar in freedom and peace .

Chelsea Cammarota

September 30, 2016

David- from the first time I spoke to you I could tell how you could lighten a room and make people smile. Susan would smile so big when she spoke about you.
You gave me article once about the traits of a good husband. I still have it and in the past 5 years since you gave it me i had to bust it out and read again as a reminder.
I hope you are cooking with a lot of butter and eating a lot of cookies :) You are missed but will never be forgotten. Ox

Pete Volz

September 30, 2016

Rest in Peace Dave, you are in a wonderful place now. Tell Bob we said hi. My life is better knowing you as you taught me things I use daily in life now. We have wonderful memories to keep us going until we meet again. Please watch over us, you know we could use all the help we can get. Later Bro. Pete

Austin Huisman

September 30, 2016

Dave, man oh man we had some great laughs. From the first time I met you it was nothing but laughter and great conversations. Riding around talking about life and what our dreams were is something Ill always value. You made a huge impact on me in the few months that we got to know each other. Whenever I think of you It puts a big smile on my face. Keep watchin over us my man! Love ya always - Stryker

Geogine Blaser

September 30, 2016

Susan,
I remember the first time I met David when you brought him home to the Palisades House how much he loved you how much you loved eachother.My prayers are with you and your family.

Love Geogine

Maya Sample

September 30, 2016

Mr. Christy had a beautiful spirit he was always so positive and believed in every last one of his students. I can't thank him enough for never giving up on me even when i felt like giving up on myself. He will forever be missed.

RIP to the greatest!
My prayers are with his family i pray that God gives you all the strength to move on in his memory.

Amy Stonitsch (Amy Slocum-Chi Omega CSU)

September 12, 2016

Susan,

My heart goes out to you and your children. My wonderful memories of CSU have you both in them. You and your children are in my thoughts.

Leah S

September 12, 2016

You were my favorite teacher at Central High! I can't believe you're gone. You were such a great man Mr. Christy. Your wife, son, & daughter will always be in my prayers.

Elaine Herlihy

September 12, 2016

I knew Dave from Central High. I wish the family peace at this time.

Anthony Dolson

September 12, 2016

Dave in the short time I got to know you and living with you I got to see first hand the amount of respect and generosity you had for others, you always could brighten my day and I'm sure anyone else you came into contact with. If there's one thing you emphasized it was the love you had for your wife and kids. Always every night that was your topic of discussion. I'm glad I get to call you a friend and I know i gained one heck of an angel to watch over me. I got to talk to Susan and she asked me to do one thing in your honor and that's fight for my sobriety everyday, and I will do my absolute best to keep that promise to her. Love ya bro!

Dave & Sybil Eberhart

September 10, 2016

Just learned about David's passing & are lifting all the Christy family up in our prayers. He & Randi haven been reunited with the Lord in heaven. What a homecoming!

The Boag's

September 8, 2016

We are shocked and saddened by the loss of David.
May God bless your family.

September 5, 2016

My deepest condolences to Susan, Morgan and Harrison for your loss. I am sending warm hugs to you all.
Pamela Walker (Crowcroft)

David Walker

September 3, 2016

I'm thinking of you, Brother. And I'm thinking of your family with love and faith. Peace.

Beeb Hansen

September 3, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of Dave's passing. I will cherish the memories from our days in the SAE house together. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

Andy Houston

September 3, 2016

Although I only David for a short period of time, I got to spend a lot of time with him. He loved his family more than words can say. He used to brag about how smart Susan is, how tough and independent Morgan is and what a free spirit Harrison is. I admired David because he always showed up when he was needed. He understood what it means to be a good friend. He had the ability to laugh even when life was dealing some tough blows. I'll miss him and the good times we shared.

Debbie Borawski

September 2, 2016

May God bless Susan and the kids bringing comfort, strength and peace now and always.

"Thank you for being a great godfather to me..."

September 2, 2016

Clark McCutchen

September 2, 2016

I grew up with David in Colorado Springs. We went to junior high together, played soccer, road dirt bikes and experienced adolescent angst. There was a little gang of us. After high school we all went different ways but the fond memories of David have always remained. He was kind, thoughtful, empathetic and loved to laugh. That is how I remember him and I suspect how he remained. I don't know what happened. And it doesn't matter. We had only reconnected through Facebook a couple months ago (after 30 years), which is how I learned of his passing. My prayers go out to his family and to his parents and sister (whom I use to visit at his house on the cultisack in Colo Sprgs) RIP David.

September 2, 2016

Saul Schoenberg

September 2, 2016

Dear Susan, Morgan and Harry,

Please accept my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss.

Saul

Jill D'Amato

September 2, 2016

Mr. Christy was an amazing man, him and his wife have always treated me like apart of the family. His beautiful daughter Morgan is my best friend and I am completely devastated to hear of his passing. Mr. Christy kept me laughing always, especially at family dinner. There's aren't even enough words to express my condolences to Morgan and Harry and Mrs. Christy. This man had a true smile that would literally light up the room, as well as a contagious laugh. Rest in peace Mr. Christy you will be forever missed.

Brendan Hale

September 2, 2016

I only knew David a short but during that time he showed me the type of high caliber person he is. He helped me during a difficult time in my life and was someone I looked up to and respected. I am sure he is in a happier place but I know he will be missed dearly by those that love him. We need more David Christy's in this world. I wish the best for David's family.

Ryan Salem

September 2, 2016

I miss you man. You were an amazing kind person. I was always laughing when around you. You made alot of peoples lives great!

Vic and Patty Gervasio

September 2, 2016

Susan, we are so sorry for you, Morgan and Harrison. David is at peace with Jesus. He was a wonderful person.

Suzy Stebbins-Jonsen

September 2, 2016

Susan, I'm so sorry! I'm thinking of you and your family. Sending love and hugs.

September 2, 2016

I first met Dave in the summer of '83. I was returning to CSU after a year and a half off. I was feeling a little out of place, as, many of the people I knew had just graduated, or soon would be.

Dave, and Bob Clark, who also left us too soon, welcomed me with open arms.

They taught me the joy of "dork bikes", plaid Bermuda shorts, and, finding humor in everything we experienced.

The most powerful lesson I learned from Dave was the notion of not worrying about what you couldn't control... and instead, focusing on what you could.

That process of "letting go" was a revelation to me. I haven't always been perfect in "letting go", but, it is a concept that I pursue everyday, and Dave planted those seeds in me over 30 years ago...

... thank you for that Dave...

Barbara & Mike Borawski

September 2, 2016

Susan,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your children. David is now at peace with Jesus in heaven. God Bless.

Mike & Barbara Borawski,Westlake Village, CA.

Linda Mezzanotte

September 2, 2016

I knew Mr. Christy from Central. He was very easy to get along with. I am sorry for the families loss

Jacob

September 2, 2016

What a good guy. So funny and so light hearted. He loved his family so much. That laugh was epic. Ohhh mannnn. Rest in peace brother.

Glenn Holly

September 1, 2016

I grew up with David and roomed with him my first year at CSU. Heaven is a better place with him in God's presence as he cared deeply for others and how they were managing. I will miss my brother in Christ for the rest of my days.

Patrick Moran

September 1, 2016

Susan and Kids. I am so Sorry to hear about Dave and his sudden passing. He was an incredibly funny, caring guy and I was proud to know him as an SAE at CSU. Once again I am so Sorry. God Bless you all in this time of grief and no he is with our Lord Jesus Christ. PF Moran

Chris Pierce

September 1, 2016

In the early 1980s, when I joined a Fraternity at Colorado State University, I was lucky enough to cross paths with David. We soon became close friends, sharing a passion for the game of soccer, 2 on 2 beach volleyball, and billiards.

I also remember him telling me about meeting a certain sorority girl named Susan. From that day, they were never apart.

David and Susan were great friends to me during college, and later to my wife, Michele, when they moved from Denver to Easton, CT. We spent quality time playing Billiards and laughing until the early morning hours sometimes searching for Dutchess when she escaped from the backyard.

We asked David to be godfather to our oldest daughter, Olivia. I chose Dave because he has the biggest heart out of all of my friends. Throughout college, he would spend time with the homeless and less fortunate, and would provide hope/guidance to their lives. He also had the most "handyman" skills and helped me build a deck in our first condo in Boston. He was always puttering around his house and had multiple projects going at the same time.

As a father, David was incredibly proud of his children. He would light up whenever we discussed their lives, their activities, and their accomplishments.

David, my friend, you will be greatly missed by all of the people that had the privilege to appreciate your ginormous heart, sense of humor, and passion to make a difference in lives of the less fortunate.

All of our love and prayers to Susan, Morgan, Harry and family/friends.

The Pierces

You loved them more then words.

Laura Trama

September 1, 2016

Loved you so much David!! Be in peace now and say hello to Emma, Dutchess, and Sonny for me.

Dee Trama

September 1, 2016

You will always remain in your loved one's hearts, rest in peace♡♡♡

Zemima Choudhury

September 1, 2016

Truly a gem at Central who deeply cared about the students. I will always remember the last conversation we had. My condolences to the family.

Julian Sierra

September 1, 2016

I will always remember you Mr. Christy. You were by far my favorite teacher during my Sophomore year at Central High and your class always made my day more exciting. You helped supply my love for history. I also was able to talk about soccer with you as we both are fans of the sport. I know I can always look back on my time in your class as a positive one. May you Rest in Peace.

From, Julian

Nauel Tejada

September 1, 2016

Thank you for the wisdom and generosity you have gave to us over the years my you rest in peace old friend.

Robert Frye

September 1, 2016

RIP Brother

Judi Back

September 1, 2016

Prayers of support, love and fond memories~~~for the Christy Family~~~~

Best regards,

Judi

Andrea Sanchez

August 31, 2016

Rest In Peace to you,my old soccer coach and former teacher from Central High School. You were hard on me during the soccer season and taught me lessons after lessons as well. You are and will always be an amazing person. My condolences goes to the family.

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