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for Chris Nygro
June Herrera-Doyne
November 17, 2023
I hear this very sad passing from a schoolmate this summer. I was shocked. The laughter the fun during Park tennis season and the joy of cheering with Gina on our wrestling cheer squad. To think I made your lives connect and you fell in love and started a family. It seems like yesterday. My prayers go out to the families that list this wonderful person! A precious life lost. Special prayers sent from our family to the Ferraro and Nygro families.
Dan Ferraro
June 2, 2023
Gina, Vince, Joey,
June 2 is always on my calendar as a day of remembrance and sadness.
Paul Nygro
June 26, 2011
My deepest thanks to everyone who's taken the time to write a note in this guestbook about Chris. His legacy will surely live on and on in the hundreds if not thousands of people he has touched in some way during his life. Your thoughts, words & prayers have kept us all lifted and hopeful during this dark time. His light will shine ever brighter as time marches on. Thank you and keep paying Chris's love forward.
June 21, 2011
Penny & Doug,
Just learned of the loss of Chris. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We will keep you in our thoghts and prayers.
Scott & Margaret Kramer
Ed Boudris
June 16, 2011
Gina, We are inexpressibly saddened by your loss. Our love and sympathy go out to you,Vince and Joey, Gene, Paul and Michele. Your family looms large in our life, and Chris is a big part of the reason why. He captured all the love you share with each other in his one big smile. He will always be remembered and missed. All our prayers are with you,
Ed Boudris, Mary and Liz in Savannah
Val Fosbinder
June 15, 2011
Gina - It's been over 20 years since I've seen you, but it feels like yesterday that we were all in swim lessons on Cleveland Ave...I am so sorry that this is the note that re-connects us....the word tragedy doesn't come close to what this is...We (the Lee sisters) are so sorry for ALL of you.... wishing it wasn't...
Love, Val (Lee) Fosbinder
June 14, 2011
Dear Gina, Vince and Joey,
No words can describe the shock, loss and sadness that overwhelmed me when i found out about your tragic loss. You are all in our prayers and thoughts. Chris was a great swim coach and always encouraging to all swimmers. I respected and admired his dedication to being involved with his boys. God bless him and all of you. Please, always remember the great times...Joey and Vince..stay golden.
Love, The Jiardini's (a Pirhana swim family)
JEFF SUTHERLAND US BANK
June 13, 2011
Deepest sympathy to Chris's whole family. Very sorry to learn about your loss. Chris was a great man and quality person who will be missed by us all. I am sure he will be looking after you all as your guardian angel. Remember the good times and love you shared.
June 13, 2011
Michele and family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you at this most trying time in your life.
Cindy Pechanach (former M&I employee)
Mary and Ryan Downs
June 13, 2011
Dear Nygro family,
Ryan and I just found today and am deeply sorry for your loss. Last year, Chris was Ryan's little league "Angels" coach. It was Ryan's second year playing baseball, and Chris' warm, caring,patient,and always ending in a positive note, made Chris a great coach, and made a difference in Ryan's life. Thank you for have sharing Chris in Ryan's journey of growing up. We keep your family in our prayers, hoping you know you have the Lord and all of us to lean on if ever needed. He was so special, the Good Lord needed him in Heaven. I am sure he will be your guardian angel and will continue to be there in a different way taking care of his family.
Our deepest sympathy,
Mary and Ryan Downs
June 12, 2011
Gina, Vince, and Joey you have all been in our prayers and we are so sorry for your tragic loss. Know that in time it will get easier and remember you can never loose the wonderful memories that you all have shared together. He will always be with you in you heart.
From the Davis family (Angels)
June 11, 2011
Dear Gina, Joey, and Vince,
We were shocked and saddened by Chris's sudden death. We want you to know that we have been thinking about you and would like to now how we can support you from afar. We grieve for your loss and pray that the Lord will keep you close to him in the days to come.
Love, Marianne, Carolyn, Kathy, and Elaine
Barb Suever, US Bank Payment Solutions
June 9, 2011
My dear Gina, words can not express how saddened Greg and I were to hear the news. I can say from the first day I met Chris in training in Atlanta to both trips we took with you and Chris to California for work, Chris cherished & adored you and the boys. Chris and I spoke often with working together even though we were in different states and I can still here that larger than life voice! Please know I'm just a phone call away if you need anything at all!
Kim Honore
June 9, 2011
To all of Chris's family and friends and loved ones I send my deepest sympathies. I didn't really know him but went to school with Paul and my heart goes out to all of you. Hold on to the memories. Again -- I am so sorry for your loss.
Kim Honore
Lisa Bakovic
June 9, 2011
To Gina and the boys,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. All of us at Delta are thinking of you, and praying for you. Chris will be missed but not forgotten. Hugs to your little boys!
Tom Venable
June 9, 2011
Gene and family,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. While I didn't know Chris personally, the many condolences are a testimony to the large and irreplaceable footprint he left, and the memories that his family and friends will keep forever.
Tawnya Foster
June 8, 2011
Doug and Penny,
I was so saddened to hear about Chris. I know it has been a long time, but I have very fond memories of Chris and the rest of your family. You are all in my thoughts.
Carrie Everman
June 8, 2011
To the family of Chris Nygro....I work for U.S. Bank in Spokane, WA in the same line of business as Chris. I did not know Chris but am very saddened to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shaune Zander
June 7, 2011
Gina-
I had the honor of knowing Chris as a coworker and friend. I also had the honor of getting to know you and Chris at Payments Pinnacle in 2010. I told another co-worker not too long ago that I always liked Chris before Pinnacle but I had a new found respect for him after that trip. You two were such a great couple, one just as sweet and happy as the other.
I will miss talking with Chris and our sales team weekly conference calls will never be the same.
The entire Nygro family is in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Shaune Zander
US Bank
Ron & Bobbi Foster
June 7, 2011
Doug and Penny,
We wanted to extend our sympathy to you and let you know we have many fond memories of Chris and your family.
June 7, 2011
Our deepest sympathies to you and your sons. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Nancy & Francis Esselman
June 7, 2011
I am saddened to hear of your loss. Gina, I hope that the memories of a long and wonderful past will cheer you and guide you though this difficult time. With my condolences to you and your family, Gregg Goodland (Florence, CO)
Kelly Vieaux
June 7, 2011
Dear Gina and boys
You are in my thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. I never met Chris, but I heard a lot about him when we were at Terri's swimming. If you need anything, please let Terri's know.
Love to you and the boys.
Kelly, Bryan, Alexzandria, Chase, Gabriella and Isabella Vieaux
Jane Leonhardt
June 6, 2011
Gina -
Hold onto your faith and the wonderful memories and know that God is always in control. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cheri Kreinus
June 6, 2011
To The Nygro Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I enjoyed working with Chris at U.S. Bank. God give you all strength and courage.
jayson davis
June 6, 2011
jayson is on the angels it is hard for me to think i keep him in my prays all the time he was the best coach in the world
Ellie Grunwald
June 6, 2011
Dear Gina,
My heart so goes out to you and Vince and Joey. Take your time, call on your friends and remember how much he loved you all. Memories are a wonderful thing. I will always cherish the time I shared with your very special Vince.
Ellie (or, to Vince, Mrs. Ellie!)
Doug Smith
June 6, 2011
Gina & the entire family,
I was so sorry to hear the news over the weekend. I have so many great memories of Chris. Of course they all involve his quick wit, and/or his huge heart. Even though I've not seen him for many years, I'm sure both only continued to develop over the years. In high school we were in Drama and Concert Choir together and I spent a fair amount of time at the Schultz/Nygro home. Our Senior Concert Choir Trip to Mexico was filled with fun memories even to this day. He loved and adored you Gina back then, and I was later thrilled to see you still together raising a beautiful family. My heart breaks for you and your boys as you try to make sense of this senseless tragedy. My thoughts and prayers are with you, and with Chris's entire family.
Syd & Michele Weyker
June 6, 2011
Penny, I am so sorry to hear about Chris. Chris & my daughter Michele went to kindergarten together. She also sends her condolenses. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. God Bless you.
June 6, 2011
Gina and boys,
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, Words can't express what I am feeling! I am sorry you, chris and the boys will always be in my families prayers!
The Monfres Family
Tammi and Ray, Hannah, Rylee, and Jacob
(Piranhas swim Team)
June 6, 2011
Chris was a great professional and a wonderful person. His loss is incomprehensible. He will be greatly missed by all of his colleagues. He often talked of his love of his family, especially his boys. My deepest sympathy to the family. Lynn Rosinsky (US Bank Chicago)
Kristen Foster-Livecchi
June 6, 2011
Doug and Penny,
A friend emailed me the news about Chris. I'm so sorry. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your family.
Kristen Foster-Livecchi
Sue (Peck) Brauer
June 6, 2011
Dear Gina and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. I knew Chris ever since elementary school and he was a great guy. He will be truly missed.
Michelle Lesinski
June 6, 2011
Gina and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I worked with Chris at 5/3 and remember his sense of humor. There wasn't a day that he didn't make us laugh with a story or a joke. My deepest sympathies to you and the boys.
Kristina Worgan
June 6, 2011
Dear Gina and Family,
So very sorry to hear about Chris. Please know that you are loved and being prayed for in this difficult time. The Worgans
June 6, 2011
Sending our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Laura Westphal & Luke (Milwaukee Piranhas Swim Team)
June 6, 2011
I am one of Chris's teammates at US Bank. I had the pleasure of hearing his positive, energetic and cheerful voice on the phone every week. In person, I only met him once for a few days at a conference, but I have very clear memories of his smiling face and happy expression.
I'm so saddened by this loss. My prayers are with his family. Amy Gibart
Jill Montee
June 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers go out to Chris' family and friends.
Kim Davis
June 6, 2011
I am holding you in my heart.
Deb Capozzi
June 6, 2011
Chris was such a pleasure to work with here at US Bank. I knew that everytime he would be present for a meeting, smiles would be on everyone's face, as Chris was always very funny and engaging. We are honored to have known and worked closely with Chris and are so very sorry to hear of this tremendous loss. Our hearts and deepest sympathies go out to his family, who Chris spoke of often.
June 6, 2011
I am shocked by the news of Chris’ death. The sadness stays with me. I had the fortune to meet Chris a few times and had frequent phone calls with him. When I think of Chris, I always think of the smile on his face and in his voice. He was dedicated salesperson on our team and I will sincerely miss working with him. My deepest sympathies to Chris’ family, friends, and co-workers.
Dale Goehring, U.S. Bank
Gary Cotton
June 6, 2011
Gina,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May god keep you.
Hillary Hinkson
June 6, 2011
Gina and boys,
Again, we are so saddened about your loss. I was talking with Kamden after we heard and he said he was so sad because he remembers Chris playing catch and hide-n-seek with him, Joey and Vince. He said he knew Joey would think about his dad every day for the rest of his life.
June 6, 2011
Our thoughts, prayers, and sincere symapthy are with Chris' entire family at this difficult time.
Jim and Michelle Schneider
Karen & Scott Kofler & family
June 6, 2011
Dear Gene, Michele, Paul, David, Holly & family,
Please know you are in our thoughts & prayers. Our deepest sympathy to you with the passing of Chris.
Love,
Nancy Hipp
June 6, 2011
We pray for the entire family and friends whose hearts have been broken. May the Lord be with all of you.
Kathy (Dickfoss) Rasch
June 6, 2011
Gina, boys, family and friends - I have many happy memories of Chris in high school. We had so much fun in choir. I always picture him with a big smile on his face! My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
Melissa Anderson
June 6, 2011
We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and we send you our sympathies during this very sad time. Sofia wants to send a kind hug to Vince. -Melissa Anderson and Sofia Delgado
June 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wendy Sztolyar-US Bank
Holly Krien (Matranga)
June 6, 2011
Gina and family,
I am so saddened to see this in the paper. My memories of Chris go back to high school where he changed my life by being my best friend. I can only imagine what a great father and husband he has been all these years. You have my deepest sympathies. I will never forget him and will cherish those memories forever. Praying for all of you during this difficult time.
Gail (Perman) Hemm
June 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you all!
David Mills
June 6, 2011
Chris:
One of my fondest memories is when I helped you move to Peoria, IL. We went through your house and we took everything that you would need to be living on your own. We drove forever, and got down to your new apartment tired and hungry. We started to unload the trailer, but when were almost done unloading it, you decided to check your answering machine. (before cell phones) Your mom started to rattle off everything that you could not have or should not have taken. We both laughed, loaded the trailer back up and brought the majority of the furniture, etc. back to Racine. I have great memories of the neighborhood baseball, football basketball games; the snowball fights and in high school being being on the tennis team. We also have good times up in Door County. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. You will be missed.
David Mills
"Mill-z"
Bob and Robin Lentz
June 6, 2011
Our hearts are saddened by the passing of Chris. We will always miss him. He was a very special person to us, and to our Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with Gina and the entire Nygro Family.
Kenneth Mobile
June 5, 2011
Gina, Vince and Joey; I can’t begin to imagine what you all are going through.I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Ron & Glenna Ensweiler
June 5, 2011
Penny, Doug, Gina, Chris's Baby boys, Gene,Michelle, siblings & Step sibs, you all dearly loved him and our heats break for you and this huge loss of Chris in your every day life. Rn & I hold on to the beautiful memories of our very close bound with he and Scott through their teen age years. We love those boys and pray for them always as if they were our own. We send your our love and deepest condolences.
Marv Ketterling
June 5, 2011
Doug and Penny, Marv and Kaye Ketterling send you our sincere symphathy on this tragic loss.
Kim and Brad Rinzel
June 5, 2011
My warmest thoughts at this cold time. Gina, you are a strong person and your boys will never forget their loving father. Kim & Brad Rinzel
June 5, 2011
Gina, all of us at Transformation City love you, the boys, and Chris. Our hearts break with yours. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family.
Courtney Wiher
Jane and Al Arnold
June 5, 2011
Dear Penny and Doug, Al and I are so very, very sorry. Our deepest sympathies to you. Kate and John both remember Chris and what great times they had together when they were little. Kate said she remembers the boy who was always nice and always fun.
Jennifer Stowe
June 5, 2011
Dear Gina, Chris, and Terri,
We are so sorry to hear of Chris' death. We will always remember him as a super nice guy with a great sense of humor. He always brought great laughs and a good time to the fantasy football drafts. He will be greatly missed by all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
With much love,
Kevin and Jenni Stowe and family
Jan Hauf
June 5, 2011
Dearest Gina, Vince, Joey, Family and Friends,
Our hearts go out to you. As your neighbors, we have been blessed to know you. Hold tight to your cherished memories of Chris, he will always be in your hearts.
With prayers and love,
Jan, Denis and Rebecca (Hauf)
Tim & Judy Paulson
June 5, 2011
Dear Gene,
Our deepest sympathies to you and the rest of the family.
This is a tragedy that can't be explained or understood. We can only continue to trust in God's loving care. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim & Judy Paulson
Dan Ferraro
June 5, 2011
Gina, Vince, Joey, my deepest sympathy goes out to you.
Colleen Wells
June 5, 2011
Dear Gina and family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy in this tragic loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Colleen Wells (Scott's Mom)
Art and Barbara Greco (Andersen)
June 5, 2011
Dear Penny and family
My deepest sympathy in the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amy Cranley Smith
June 5, 2011
Dear Gina and family,
I am so saddened to hear about Chris' passing. It is such a shock. I've spoken with a number of Park High alum and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. I watched Chris from high school on fall in love with Gina and work hard to win her heart...and, as we know, he did. I will always remember Chris smiling or laughing at some joke. He was a fun person with a big heart. I can only imagine the wonderful husband and father he grew to be. My deepest sympathies, love and prayers go out to you all. Love, Amy Cranley Smith
Juanita Figueroa
June 5, 2011
Gina Vince and Joey may the lord hold u in his loving embrace giving u comfort that u so much are needing right now. Kno that i have u in my prayers and that im only a phone call away. God Bless u all!!!
Juanita, Noemi, Izaiah, Iztevan xoxoxoxo
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