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Chris Allen Obituary
Chris was a Bicentennial baby, born on March 21, 1976, in Cohocton, N.Y. He lived his adult life in Texas and Oklahoma. Chris will be remembered for his love of the great outdoors. He enjoyed hiking, fishing, target shooting, motor sports, traveling to many parts of the U.S., he was an accomplished golfer and loved spending time with his beloved dogs Max and LeLu.
Chris worked for Verizon as a cell technician for many years. Chris is survived by his parents, Bill and Pam (Boggis) Allen of Avoca; his brother, Mike Allen of Arlington, Texas; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He will be deeply missed by all!
The Avoca Funeral Home, 22 N. Main St. in Avoca, N.Y., is honored to serve the family of Chris Allen.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday (Jan. 28, 2017) in the chapel at St Thomas Episcopal Church in Bath, N.Y. at 11 a.m.
The family is asking that in lieu of flowers to please consider a donation in Chris' name through the link below. Or to your local animal shelter in his memory, as this was a cause that was so dear to him!
https://secure.aspca.org/team/chris-a-memorial-campaign
Online condolences or remembrances of Chris are welcomed at bishopandjohnsonfuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Chris Allen
Sponsored by Bishop & DeSanto Funeral Home - Avoca.
5 Entries
Whitmore Family
January 25, 2017
My sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort knowing that those who die, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. - Psalm 116:15
Sonny
January 25, 2017
With heartfelt sympathy, I' truly sorry for your loss. May 'God' give the ALLEN FAMILY "power beyond what is normal" to continue on. -2 Cor. 4:7
A. M.
January 25, 2017
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
Courtney
January 24, 2017
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to your family. For your loss, there are no words that can ease the pain of loosing someone you love. May you find comfort and peace in knowing that your loved one is in God's memory. Because they are precious in his eyes. Psalms 116:5.
January 23, 2017
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