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CHRISTOPHER A., of Sicklerville, NJ, passed away suddenly Friday, March 11, 2011 at the age of 46. Devoted husband to Dawn S. (nee Hartfield) and father to sons Alex and Sean, he is also survived by his mother, Virginia Neumer, sister Celeste Snyder, aunt Mary Ellen Williams and numerous other family members and friends. A graduate of Octorara Area High School in Atglen, Pennsylvania, Chris earned a bachelor's degree in industrial design at The University of the Arts in Philadelphia. A valued employee of Delaware Investments in Philadelphia since 1996, Chris was also an elected member of the Winslow Township School Board. His calm, insight and sense of humor will be sorely missed. Relatives and friends are invited to his Going Home Service Friday, March 25. A Viewing will be held from 9 to 11 A.M., followed immediately by Services at the Fountain of Life Center, 2035 Burlington-Columbus Road, Burlington, NJ 08016. Interment will be held later that day in Berlin, NJ, for those who wish to pay their final respects. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Chris' name to the American Diabetes Association, www.diabetes.org.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 22, 2011.

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Gail & Alonzo Taylor

March 27, 2011

Dear Dawn,
We had the pleasure of meeting you and Chris during Christian social gatherings. We always found both of you to be pleasant and a joy to be around. We are sorry for your loss and pray for your continued strength in the Lord.
Gail & Alonzo Taylor(Westampton,NJ)

March 23, 2011

Dear Dawn, My family sends their prays and thoughts in this time of grief. Christopher was one in a million because of who he was. He loved people and it showed from the moment you met him. May you and your children/family hold on to the fathers hand in these up and coming days. Please remain strong in Christ and know that he loves you dearly. "Many Many Prays Go Up To Heaven To Our Savior."
Beverly Brooks-Hartfield, Shamar Brooks,Destinee Brooks, and Anayiah Brooks (Philadelphia PA)

Natalie Davis

March 23, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Natalie Davis

March 23, 2011

Dearest Dawn, I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. My prayers & thoughts go out to you and your family. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call me I am here for you.
God Bless you & your family.
Natalie Davis (Erial NJ) Aquasize class St. Matthews

Valerie R. Bass

March 22, 2011

Dear McGinnis Family,
I am extremaly sorry to hear of your loss, I was a former co-worker of Chris at Delaware Investments, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Showers Family

March 22, 2011

Dear Dawn, Sean & Alex,
We are very sorry for your loss and want you to know that Christopher will be missed very much. He was a wonderful friend and neighbor. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and if you should need anything we will be more than happy to help.

The Showers Family

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