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Father Chris Coleman
1967 - 2017
Father Chris Coleman
1967 - 2017
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BORN
1967
DIED
2017
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Robert Takac
July 5, 2024
Walking to class with him at Miami and Chris telling his sister that he needed their shared car to go to a "peanut butter party" just to get a rise out of her. It worked.
Chris always liked to agitate or play tricks on people in college. There was a playful, juvenile side to him which I enjoyed, having lived with him for my Junior year. He was always up for a good laugh and would clap his hands once and laugh and laugh and laugh. I used to call himself as "Coleman", and he would refer to himself in the third person as "Coleman" as well.
Chris brought great enjoyment to my life, and I miss him very much. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
Jane Gonya
July 5, 2023
I truly miss father, Cris, he was a blessing to Saint James parish and to the entire Catholic community. I can hardly attend mass at Saint James of the valley, as I was very active in the church, and he is deeply missed. I will start praying to him for his blessings and guidance in my life.
Hal Korbee
July 5, 2019
Chris:
While we miss you this year for your Florida visit with us, we know you are in a place where the weather is always perfect. Our loss is God's gain for your presence. Thanks always for being our friend.
January 2, 2018
I am so sorry that I just heard about Fr. Chris' passing. I had no idea. We were classmates and friends as we worked to get our MBA at Xavier in 2000. This really makes me sad.
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Jane C. Gonya
August 13, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Fr. Chris's family. Fr. Chris was a welcome addition to St. James of the Valley. His love for Christ, others and everyone in our parish. I had moved to Florida in June and just learned of the terrible tragic accident. I will miss him terribly and pray to him for guidance. Fr. Chris was one of the most vibrant, kind and sensitive priest I have known for 40 years. He always remembered my name-- gave me a wink when administering the Eucharist and being a lector at St. James. I am terribly saddened and will miss his smile, wit and true sincerity as one of God's disciples. Blessings and peace to his Mother and sister.
J Castilla
July 31, 2017
I am 9 years old and I am praying for Fr. Chris.I know he went to heaven. I know he's very happy and I am happy for him for him.
Emily Castilla
July 31, 2017
Dear family and friends of Fr. Chris,
We knew Fr. Chris during his appointment at Good Shepherd. He was a happy, joyful and kind man and priest. His "answering the call" to his priestly vocation was and is a gift to the Church, including in a special way our local church of Cincinnati and Dayton.
May he intercede for us now as we mourn his loss and pray for him and his family.
July 18, 2017
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Susan Bruggeman
July 18, 2017
I was so sorry to hear of Fr. Chris' passing. We met at Good Shepherd, and continued our friendship after he went to St. Anthony of Padua. He was always so very kind to me and to my family. His authenticity, humor, and down to earth attitude set him apart. He will be deeply missed
Karen Calderone
July 16, 2017
I knew Fr. Chris only through friends toward the end of his time in Charlotte. Even in that short time, I could see how he was cherished by his friends and energized people around him. Deepest sympathies to his family, friends and parish. I know he will be greatly missed.
July 16, 2017
Dear Mrs. Coleman, Paula and Doug, and family:
I well remember when Chris began playing the organ at St. Pat's and I would canter. He became a fine musician. He certainly demonstrated a love of Christ and a love for life in many meaningful ways.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. He walks with the Lord yet the loss here is great!
In love and friendship,
Philip Jones, London OH
Marie Jones-Wheeler, West Liberty OH
July 16, 2017
Given an almost impossible task by the Archdiocese to manage three parishes, Fr. Chris Coleman made it look easy and did the impossible with grace and humor. We are missing you so much already.
Beth and Tim Kiley
Karen Elias
July 14, 2017
Fr. Chris was such a kind, enthusiastic celebrant for student Masses at JPII. His love for his vocation and for the children was evident; he will be greatly missed. My prayers are for his family , that God will grant them peace and grace.
Karen Elias- JPII
Teresa Pitts
July 14, 2017
A tremendous loss for us, a glorious addition to Heaven! Chris was such a kind person all through school. Thoughts and prayers are with you, he will be missed and always remembered!
Jan Weber
July 14, 2017
Dear Family,
Our most sincere condolences. Father Chris will be missed as our parish priest at St. Matthias but most of all we will miss his personality. So young, so vibrant, friendly, warm, a good celebrant, wonderful homilist, involved in everything, able to communicate with our youth, and very caring with the elderly. May the dear Lord bless each of you and welcome Father Chris to His heavenly home with open arms. We will pray for him and to him as he can assist us now more than before interceding directly to the Father.
Jennifer Schaber
July 14, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Fr. Chris. My children and I loved listening to Fr. Chris. He had a positive energy about him that we will truley miss.
Robert Takac
July 13, 2017
I remember working on my instrument rating with Chris as co-pilot. He was always up for adventure and always made time for his friends. He was like this at Miami University, (Room 102, Havinhurst Hall, our Junior year) and all throughout his life. I can remember his laugh and signature hand-clap when you told him something funny. I miss you, my friend.
Hal Korbee
July 13, 2017
I will always be grateful for having Chris in my life, as we celebrated the Eucharist, toured the Holy Land, played golf and enjoyed Makers Mark. Although his tee off time came way to soon for all of us, he is now really Golfing with God. Chris was the perfect Vatican II priest.
Jessie Thomas
July 13, 2017
Deacon Dan and I will cherish your memories forever. We will always remember your smile it was contagious and your kindness was overwhelming. We will miss you at the "Preaching Conference", but you are with the Master now!
Deacon Dan and Dr. Jessie Thomas
Patti Wiehe
July 13, 2017
Father Chris you will be truly missed. I am so glad that I got to attend your birthday dinner just a couple of weeks ago. God has called you home...God Bless your family...
Randy Boudinot
July 13, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Fr. Chris' family. May God comfort you.
Glenn Petrosky
July 13, 2017
May Chris rest with the angels. He was a delight to know and we will greatly miss spending time with him and his influence on our faith.
Glenn Petrosky
Sandy Rivet
July 12, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Fr. Chris' family. I was lucky enough to meet him while he was at Good Shepherd and I loved the two years of working with him in various activities there. He always had a big smile...and would come around to visit our faith formation classes. What a wonderful man and priest who touched so many hearts. He will be missed by so many. May God be with his family.
Colleen Lewis
July 12, 2017
On behalf of all of our Staff at St. Gabriel Catholic Radio we send our deepest sympathy and prayers to you and your family. May Eternal rest grant unto him and perpetual light shine upon Father Chris!!!
July 12, 2017
May the God of all comfort give the family the comfort it needs.
Fr. Chris in Ireland
Rosemary Amato
July 12, 2017
Our last trip was to Israel, and it is something I will always cherish, being able to see Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and all the sites where our faith started with Fr. Chris. He knew how to make history alive. I was able to talk with him the week before he died as he always ended every conversation with the words remember to pray for him. We are praying for him, but especially asking him to pray for us know that he is with God.
Debbie Bierley
July 12, 2017
Prayers are with your family and friends during this difficult time. May you rest in eternal peace.
Chai Voris
July 11, 2017
Fr. Chris. You have meant so much to me. I love you and know that Jesus has a special place set up for you. My prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Chai Voris
July 11, 2017
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Joe and Audrey Kronzer
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