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1950
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2020
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Christopher Linares Obituary
Pittsford - Passed away suddenly on Monday, March 16, 2020 at age 69.
He was born in Hartford, CT on July 28, 1950, and spent his childhood summers in Old Lyme working at the local carousel and their family restaurant.
Chris enjoyed a successful career in luxury menswear working with some of the most respected brands in the industry. In 1988 he started at Hickey Freeman, and grew to senior positions in sales and operations culminating as Senior VP.
Lollypop Farm Humane Society of Greater Rochester became an important part of the Linares family who rescued cats and dogs, as well as volunteered. Chris served multiple terms on the Board, including a term as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
He was an avid sporting clays shooter at Rochester Brooks Gun Club. On Saturday mornings he would be there with his friends, known as the Sopressata 17.
Chris is predeceased by his parents, Vincent and Marie Patricia Linares. He is survived by his wife, Edie (Williams) Linares; his daughter, Emmy (who he affectionately called "Tadpole"); his siblings: Vincent Linares, Kathaleen Linares, Patricia Ann (Ray, predeceased) Conrad, James (Deborah) Linares, and Susan (Jim) Rossillo. He is also survived by his Rochester family who affectionately called him The Chief: Henry (Barbara) Williams, Edith Murphy, Meg (Rudy) Warren, Sarah (Thom, predeceased) Rivait, Ann (Bill) Treacy, Lancey (Matt) Gandy, Tory (Jonathan) Cedar; and many nieces, nephews, and one great-niece.
A celebration of his life will be held this summer; more details to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lollypop Farm, 99 Victor Rd., Fairport, NY 14450. To share a memory of Chris or send a condolence to the family visit www.anthonychapels.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Linares
Sponsored by Anthony Funeral & Cremation Chapels - Brighton/Rochester Chapel.
Patty Ann (Murphy)
July 28, 2025
Today would have been your 75th Birthday. It doesn't get easier. I still believe you're telling those stories somewhere & entertaining even the gods! Universal laughter & joy!
Patty Ann (Murphy)
March 15, 2025
5 years? WOW - 70 years of a great life, & purveyor of great memories. Greatly missed for 5 years! I cry every time!
Patty Ann
March 15, 2024
Sneaking in memories throughout the years. Always great ones! 4 years? doesn't seem possible.
John Martynec
March 16, 2021
All your friends at Hickey Freeman miss you very much and you are always in our thoughts
Patricia Conrad
March 15, 2021
and yet we are still here sadly missing that twinkling eye and rascal smirk,
Patty Ann
Lollypop Farm
April 22, 2020
Our thoughts are with Chris's family and friends at this sad time.
Angela Starkowski
April 10, 2020
Zingy, RIP
I remember all the good times...with you... you were a great guy...and will always be!!!
MaryAnn Montano
March 29, 2020
We were so sorry to hear about Christopher. While we didnt have many chances to spend time with him, I now know what a gift it was to spend time with you all at our Cousin reunion. Such a treat to share stories of our family and laugh together, with Christopher leading the way! Such a blessing that we had that opportunity. Our deepest sympathies from the other family of six Carros cousins. Sending you all our love.
william davis
March 23, 2020
May you rest in peace Chris... You will always be remembered by your fraternity Brothers at PKE especially when we hear our song (you co-wrote). "We are the Brothers of Rho Kappa Sigma......"
Pete Anderson
March 23, 2020
From all his old PKE fraternity brothers at CCSU, we send our heartfelt sympathies. We each have our favorite memories of the good times we spent with Chris, especially his love of singing oldies. Ziggy, as we called him, was such a decent and fun guy to be around, and no doubt remained someone you were glad to know. We certainly were all lucky to have known him.
Be strong.
Dawn Pike
March 23, 2020
The outstanding love from Emmy made it easy to comprehend her extraordinary Dad and family. His legacy will shine and live on through Emmy. Seems like all the love this family has, is given. That will last forever. Thanks to Chris and Edie for bringing Emmy into our lives. So glad my son Jonny got to know Chris. My condolences to a truly beautiful family.
Rebecca Tejada
March 23, 2020
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs
Mike Miano
March 22, 2020
I was very saddened to hear of Chris' passing. I hadn't seen him very much since our high school years but re-connected recently at our 50th class reunion. The conversation wasn't even mostly about high school but of our much earlier years and our memories of Sound View Beach when we were kids..... I ate many, many, dishes of my favorites......spaghetti and meatballs or shells and sausage at his grandparent's Hollywood Restaurant. We both worked at different times at the merry-go-round putting out the rings and then collecting them in a peach basket as riders tried to get the "Gold Ring" for a free ride...... When he wasn't working he'd generally be on the beach...up in the back just over to the Miami Beach side of the the Ocean Spray Restaurant......One of my most vivid memories of Chris around that time was at a Block Party that the Corsino's used to host at their place during the summer at Miami Beach... He got up and sang "Arrivaderci Roma" and brought the house down.....he was probably about 11 or 12 years old at the time. RIP Chris.
Patricia Conrad
March 22, 2020
The twinkle of his eye and the smirk of his lip as he teased . His "is that right?' when you knew he was listening. The seriousness of his brow in contemplation and the humanity he understood and gave. Those who knew him appreciate the loss, those who didn't missed a wonderful person. He was my brother, my friend, my co-conspirator during our youth who how may be the first human to make St. Peter & God laugh out loud! With love, Ciao
Murphy (Patty Ann)
John Martynec
March 22, 2020
Chris was a good friend and colleague. We will miss him very much
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