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2018
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Christopher Lynch Obituary
Wilmington - Christopher F. Lynch, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 7, 2018.
Born in Wilmington on May 4, 1947, Chris was a graduate of St. Elizabeth High School and attended Delaware Technical & Community College. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served our country during the Warsaw Pact Invasion of Czechoslovakia and beyond. Returning home, CL worked as an electrician. He was a proud member and enthusiastic supporter of IBEW Local 313.
Chris lived life to the fullest and pursued many hobbies and pastimes. He enjoyed fine wine paired with an exceptional meal, and was, as he would be the first to tell you, a great cook. Chris loved to travel and enjoyed skiing, horse racing, golf, vacations in the Poconos and Myrtle Beach, watching MSNBC and keeping everyone up-to-date on General Hospital. He was a devoted Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan, and a proud member of the Defiance Club, Mulrooney's Golf League, and the Irish Culture Club. Above all, Chris relished the company of friends and family, especially his daughter and "P-I-C" (partner-in-crime), Tara.
In addition to Tara, Chris will be dearly missed by his devoted wife of 30 years, Patti Feeney-Lynch; his father, James A. Lynch, Jr.; his brothers, James A. III (Gale) and Thomas F. (Nancy); his sisters, Clare E. Szymanski (Michael) and Karen Phillips (Robert "Flip"). He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Dolores F. Feeney; his sisters-in-law, Sharon K. Feeney and Maureen Feeney Roser (Gary); five nephews; eight nieces; six great-nieces; two great-nephews; and a beloved group of friends.
Chris was predeceased by his mother, Elizabeth Mulvena Lynch; father-in-law, John T. Feeney; and nephew, Joel Houghton.
The family would like to thank the staff of both Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center (Wilkes-Barre, PA) and the Heart Failure Program of Christiana Hospital for the exceptional care and compassion given to Chris.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the Doherty Funeral Home, 3200 Limestone Road, Pike Creek on Friday, June 15 from 8:30-10:15AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Beloved Church, 907 Milltown Road at 11:00AM. Entombment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Chris may be made to the American Heart Association, 200 Continental Drive, Suite 101, Newark, DE 19713 (www.heart.org).
To offer condolences, visit www.dohertyfh.com 302.999.8277
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Judy Callahan
June 16, 2018
Pat, sorry to hear of Chris's death, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Kay Hagee Ellis
June 16, 2018
To the Lynch family, thinking of you all at this difficult time; remembering you from Canby Park way back when. Sincere condolences from the Hagee family, also part of the Canby Park gang.
June 14, 2018
RIP MY FRIEND, YOU WERE SUCH A GREAT
TEAMMATE AT ST. E'S. GOOD MEMORIES
RAT EPISCOPO
Amy Matarese
June 14, 2018
Dear Jimmie, Gale, and all of the Lynch Family:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on your loss. I will be thinking of all of you.
Dickie Rago
June 13, 2018
Tom and family, please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your brother. I know the heartbreak you must feel. My thoughts and prayers are with you and i know CL is looking down on all of us.
American Heart Association
June 13, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Cecilia Tyrrell Watkins
June 13, 2018
So so sad to hear the bad news. Have never forgotten our great times at St. E's or Chrissy. Seems like yesterday. RIP.
Ed Pankowski
June 13, 2018
R.I.P. C L ......may Peace be with you and your Family ...
Mary Zielinski
June 12, 2018
Patti, Tara and all,
So sorry to hear of Chris death and hope you cherish the memories. His spirit lives on in everyone that knew and loved Chris. Prayers for you are being said during this most difficult time.
Mary Zielinski
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8:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. - Pike Creek3200 Limestone Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
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