Christopher J. Closi

1962 - 2017

Christopher J. Closi TOWN OF NEWBURGH- Christopher J. Closi, 55, of the Town of Newburgh, formerly of Lake Katrine, died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 5, 2017, at New York Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville. Born Jan. 9, 1962 in Kingston; he is the son of Arthur Closi and the late Patricia (Chase) Closi. Chris was a graduate of Kingston High School Class of 1981. He served our country in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS America. During his enlistment; he was deployed to Iraq during Operation Desert Storm and Libya during Operation El Dorado Canyon. He is the recipient of the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon and the Navy Expeditionary Medal. Chris was employed as the Safety Manager at James J. Peters Veterans Administration Medical Center in the Bronx. He began his career at the veterans administration medical centers at Castle Point. Chris was a seasonal employee at Headless Horseman Hayrides & Haunted Houses in Ulster Park. He was also formerly employed by Ulster County Corrections Dept. and Hunter Panels. Chris was a member of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary; currently serving as Flotilla Commander in Cornwall, NY. He enjoyed studying history, Greek mythology and traveling to historic places. In his younger years; he was a ten year member of the Ulster County Detachment of Young Marines. Surviving in addition to his father are two daughters; Lorin E. Closi (Mac) of Lake Katrine, Hannah C. Closi (Cody Baldwin) of Willow, N.Y.; sister, Heather Closi-Leon of Ruby, N.Y.; one granddaughter, Khloe Jade Closi; and nephew, William R. Leon. Aunts, cousins and grandpuppy Echo Vomrubin also survive. Funeral and cremation arrangements are under the guidance of the Joseph V. Leahy Funeral Home, Inc., 27 Smith Avenue, Kingston. www.jvleahyfh.com. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will take place at 8 p.m. followed by a flag folding ceremony.