Chris Connors

God protects you Frank from Beeskow

"HOLD ON I'M COMING" ever time I hear that song, we are driving to the Jersey Shore for a quick 48hrs of drinking, laughing, crying, dancing & fighting. And it is only the two of us! I picture you whirling around the universe, VODKA & OJ in hand. Today, a moment of NOISE.....Mark Z.

Best obit I've ever read! I've lived a colorful life, but you make me want to up my game.
A screwdriver it is tonight! Cheers mate!

If there was ever I man I would have loved to meet.

My heart is inspired by chris. god bless

He was a good man

I dated Chris for about a year and a half; on a blind date. I was in anesthesia school in quincy at the time. He was a joy; great sense of humor and looks! I've never met someone who has bluer eyes than myself. Thought of getting in touch after my divorce but figured he was happy with his family! So sorry for his huge family! His memory will be tucked away in my heart forever! Sincerely, Pamela Goodwin/Peaslee

I too came to this obituary after reading Lisa Genova's book, "Every Note Played".
My husband was diagnosed with ALS on May 26, 2016. I still have the honor of his presence in my life and continue to appreciate and celebrate his gift of life for as long as God is willing. Thank you for your inspiration Chris.

For Chris.....

Lisa Genova encouraged me at the end of her book, Every Note Played, to read your obituary. My first thought was that I wish I had known you, but I quickly realized that in a small way I did through reading today. I know those who knew you in the truest sense of the word must still miss you every day, but they carry your spirit in their hearts. Godspeed...

Gott liebt dich

I didn't know Chris, but I was encouraged by "Lisa Genova" and her book on ALS to check him out. I wish that most people could be more like he was, seems like a lovely,caring,fun guy. My eyes have definitely been opened because of him.

I didn't know Chris, but was lead to read his obit after reading a book on ALS. What a profound legacy. We should all be so lucky- it definitely has motivated me to live my life to the fullest. Cheers Chris!

Chris lives! Somehow, we came across this online, and my 16-year-old son said, " Man, that's epic! I want to be someone with that kind of passion!" So there you go :)

My guess is you're not dead. Maybe this was a birthday present to you from a friend. And a great present it was. Congrats and Happy birthday!!!

We are very sorry for your loss. At times of hardship, the common advice you may hear is simply "move on." But move on to where? We can find comfort in the Lord's prayer in Matthew 6:10 - "Let your kingdom come." This Kingdom is real, and it brings comfort when we understand the blessings it will bring.

Though it seems the world has lost a heck of a man - which saddens me beyond belief for his loved ones - it is nevertheless a reminder to those of us still alive to live your life to the fullest, to take a leaf (or two) out of Mr Connors' book and live a life worthy of such an obituary. Thank you for being such a presence in this world - though I have never met you, you are an inspiration to me.

Rest in peace, legend :)

I'm a Newburyport resident, but I didn't know Chris. It's good to hear of a man who clearly celebrated living. Condolences to his family.

I also happen to work at Sonos, so I passed this obituary on to the folks at work for the funny comment about Chris wanting to control the music.

What a great life it must have been for Chris and all who knew and loved him. In the end he is still bringing laughs to those of us who appreciate a good story.

I saw your undeniably stylish and wicked awesome obituary on the interwebs and I wanted to take a moment to offer my most sincere condolences to your family as it seems they, and we, have lost one cool dude. Your positive impact on the ones that love you most certainly shines through every word of that piece. You did an amazing g job being a human. Godspeed, my friend. Xo

Gode besser you Irishman.

God Bless the family and their epic Parting Glass.

"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, Love leaves a memory no one can steal."
- Irish Headstone

The Dos Equis guy is now officially the second most interesting man in the world. Stay thirsty my friend, a life well lived and loved.

I just hope that my life is as rich and full as senior Chris.
RIP!

Just heard about "Spots". A bright soul. Condolence and thoughts to his wife and children. May we all meet in the old bye and bye. He gave us "himself".
Love,
Pam McNeice Campanale
(fellow class flirt 1968. A surprise to both)

Oh, my heart!

God bless you, Chris.

I lost my parents tragically this Christmas Eve, I didn't know Chris, and my condolences to all that did, he sounds like he was my kind of friend. I was reading obituaries because I am needing to write the first 2 I've ever written, and came across his. God bless, may he Rest In Peace, I will def close out a tab for someone in his honor. Cheers Chris

Your story is an inspiration...would have liked to have known you and tossed back a shot over an inappropriate joke!

Sounds like he lived his life to fullest on his terms.

Well done Chris! Life is too short to not live it to the fullest. Godspeed and RIP

What a great send off for a man that I did not know, but as I can see, was loved by many. I admire his zest for life and would have enjoyed having a good laugh with all his antics. From one Irish family to another...rest in peace my brother.

Would have loved to have known you .

Living life to the fullest. Way to go Chris. Have one for all of us!

He lived a full life! He is my hero!

What an incredible life and legacy- Hope to meet him in the next- Safe travels Chris

While I never knew this man Chris, I wish that I had. The beautiful obit is a testimonial to how this man lived his life. He had a zest that so many only WISH they had, like myself...I can feel that it is a tremendous loss to have lost him. A man like him makes life exciting... I am sorry for your loss, although I feel it is temporary... One day we will have the answers and hopefully be reunited once again. (Yes I am a dreamer..what else do we have, really). Bless your family for having had a remarkable man such as Chris! Remember those good times... it's what gets you through the night!

Sounds like he was my kind of man - RIP

what a journey Chris. God bless you on your new life among the stars above, forever looking down upon us...

Amazing obit, amazing man and his amazing example to all. What a blessing it would be if we could all share his zest for life.
Definitely a bright new star in the heavens. Shine on Chris.

Randy S. Wyoming, RI

What a wonderful tribute to a father, husband and a true Irish gent, I lost my husband a year ago and after reading this I wish my son and I had done something as wonderful, slainte, makes one think twice about an obit, so uplifting...

The Irish community's throughout our great country all have a Chris Connors, so it is a very sad day when one leaves us. We are sad for your loss.

Happy to say I was fortunate enough to drink some whiskey and a wonderful Sassicaia in front of a fire at Chris' home in Maine with his family. Sad to hear of his illnesses and ultimate demise. He will be missed. I do wish I was able to spend much more time with him, but our paths crossed at the wrong point in life for that to be possible. Sending love..... Especially to Emily, Liam, Chris and Freckles.

To the family of Mr. Connors.

Congratulations to you for knowing such a stunning human being. While you mourn his loss, I mourn that fact that I never met him. The obituary you wrote for him, I would guess, would make him happy.

Love to all of you.

I just want to say my condolences to the family. He sounded like an amazing man! RIP Chris Connors. What a wonderful tribute to him with his obit.
Thank you,
Janet P Rinehart-Batease

My condolences to the extended Connors family.
I would like to share a story with you about some advice that Chris gave me that had great impact on my athletic career. As a little background, my family had just moved from Dorchester to Ellington Road in Quincy two doors down from the Connors. I was around ten years old at the time. Doug and his friends were around fourteen, so they were the big kids and his older brothers were the really big kids.
One day Kevin and Chrissie Connors were throwing a football around in front of their house when they summonsed me and a few other neighborhood lads to play touch football in the street.
Being the little guy, I was stationed on the line to cover the QB. Kevin was my target and I remember him being lanky, quite nimble and able to avoid my QB rush at will. Chris called a huddle and looked me in the eye and in the only sentence that he ever directed to me, before or after that game he said; Watch his belt buckle and whichever way his buckle goes, you go! With that, I became quite a nuisance to Kevin that game and kept him somewhat in check.
Although I did not play at NQHS, I did play in the Boston Park Football League for the South Boston Chippewas for several years and then in the Dorchester Flag Football League for many more. That advice on how to track the ball carrier served me well and I would always pass it along to the new guys who may have been struggling and later to my own sons.
Like Chris, I also enjoy Veuve and will toast him the next time we pop a bottle!!
One last sad note that your family may not be aware but there were three victims on 9/11 with direct ties to Ellington Road in Quincy. Along with your Uncle Kevin, Susan (McAleney) MacKay grew up across the street from the Connors at 43 Ellington Road, worked for TJX and was on American Flight 11. In addition, the Healy family from 53 Ellington Road lost an uncle who was a Catholic priest. God bless them all!!
Stephen Roche, Quincy MA

Will there be a booklet of jokes. I'll buy with $ to charity.

Chris, I don't even know you but you have inspired me to live everyday to my fullest. I wish I had met you, maybe I did I live in Lavallette maybe at the crabs claw, but I wish you well on your journey. You have a beautiful family.
Cheers!!!!
Sheree--Lava

May God Bless Chris! I did not know him however I wish I did. I lost my dad two years ago. He was a Globe Trotter, an Army man and loved to play Jokes on everyone just like Chris.

Just remember to keep all of his memories in your heart and soul. It will get better with time but, not much as every time you tie your shoe or drive your car Dad taught me this.

Your dad seemed like a phenomenal man. Keep his love with you always!

I wish l could be loved by my friends and family as much as you were loved by yours. I have never met you Chris, for what l am truly sorry.
Iam sure you are happy and making everyone happy as well at wherever beautiful place you are.

My sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Reddit brought me here, and a glimpse of a life worth living kept me reading until the last word. Cheers to Chris Connors.

After reading the obituary, he has left a lasting legacy in his family. They share his passion and wisdom. They honored him. He won't be forgotten as he lives strongly in their hearts. His heart will still beat at whatever he is doing now. He won't be resting.

As a fellow Irish, I Chris Conner, salute you my friend and wish you well on your journey.

I wish I knew him. I'm sure we would have had a laugh or two and jail time.

This guy was truly legendary! I am privileged to have even read his obituary! My condolences to the family and loved ones.

Cheers! to one of the good ones.
I think he is loved...

What a great story, I wish I had known him and pray the family is at peace with such a great loss

May God hold you in the palm of his hand. And with the other offer you a drink...

Respect to you Mr Connors, made in the mould of The Gingerman, I wish I'd known you, but my MD is thankful I didn't. Sincere condolences to all your family. Bet it was great craich at the wake.
Brendan B., London

A true Irish man in every sense. I will miss you even though we may have not ever met in this life anyway. F.Hennessey

Wow. What a life. Thanks to Chris and to whoever wrote that stellar obit. The greatest description of a life well lived ever!

God speed to the survivors.

After reading this obituary:
A) I wish I knew and met this guy
B) I want to quit my job and catch up on living life because this guy has just inspired me!
Condolences to the family and kudos to Chris for living a life worthy of an Oscar!!

I didn't know this great man. Everyone who knew him was blessed I'm so sure. I sort of feel blessed that I walked this earth at the very same time he did. My heart goes out to all who loved him.

You honored the Connors name Chris!
By living the way you wanted, and by sharing your joy for life!

What a man, what a wife and what a family. Well done in both life and words. God bless you all.

Dead guys rule! :). Rest in peace chris.

The world will be sorry for the loss, but grateful for his presence. Enjoy!

Sounds like an amazing man who enriched the lives of those around him. We all should be so blessed to have someone like this in our lives. I never knew him but this made me miss him just the same.
My condolences to you all.
God bless.

I grew up with Chris in Quincy. He was a Hell of a guy! Lost contact after I joined the NAVY in 1969! I'm sure he is missed by many! Prayers for his whole family!!

From one Chris to another, may I live half as much as it seems that you have! As others have said, I can't say RIP, it does not seem to fit. I will say go in Peace and keep making people smile!

Wish to God I'd known ya!!

Rest in peace sir! Sounds like you left your family with plenty of wonderful memories until you meet again! God bless!

From one Irishman to another, no sendoff would be complete without a limerick, so here goes:

Without equal was his bucket list.
For a slight man he swung a mean fist.
To the end he drank whiskey.
With his nurse he got frisky.
By the booze industry he'll be missed.

Epic.

Fabulous tribute to someone who sounds like a great person.

God bless! Thoughts and prayers with family and friends!

May Your Heart Be Light,
Your Troubls Few,
May You Have Love, Joy,
And A Friend Or Two.
-- An Irish Blessing

Cead Mille Failte...A million welcomes into Heaven. Sliante!

#chrisconnors you are everything I ever want to be. The world has lost a true hero and we are all at at a loss for not buying you the last drink. Love you brother.

No RIP for this guy. Chris, may you live as fully in the next life as you did in this one.

Wonderful life well lived. Thanks for the inspiration, Chris!

Though I didn't know this man, his obit made me want to meet him and chat awhile. What a life full of adventure! I can't imagine how much he will be missed.

Here's to Chris Connors, a life well lived. You're an inspiration to us all. Rest In Peace, sir...

As a hospice nurse, I wish I could of taken care of Chris. I wish I could have met him and heard all his stories! I cried at the obituary of a man I don't even know! What an amazing person, and his obituary was beautiful!!! I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers. I have a feeling heaven just got a little bit more fun with one amazing angel it has gain.

Alas as another true Oakhavenite I shall strive to keep your light intact. Say hello to Trisha when you see her.....

If there are NOT cross dressers and priest impersonators at this memorial, I am dressing my husband as a bikini clad nurse, and he will be there checking pulses. I didn't know Chris but I know Chris. To his family and friends I say, in his memory, keep the "LoveLight Glowing From (his) Eyes So Blue." No matter how sad, let your laughter rule the day. Hugs around the room.

You rocket life. Not many people can say that. I am so sorry for your family and many friends.
I have great hope that cure will be found. My son was diagnosed with ALS 8 years ago at the age of 36. He is still with us, and as his mom I am so grateful.

I never had the pleasure, but I wished I had. You sound like a helluva guy. I can't imagine the loss your family and friends feel. But I'm quite sure, wherever you are now, it's a brighter place with you being there. Hey, look up my brother John. I know you two would hit it off. I normally would now say, "Rest In Peace" but don't think that is fitting for you.
Wishing you the "peace" part, but doesn't sound like you ever rested here on earth so why start now. My condolences to your family and friends.
Linda Thebeau
Cape Cod, MA

Inspirational,and a model to aspire to.Perhaps it is the Irish.
I am a pancreatic cancer survivor of almost 6 years.I continue to live life to its fullest.Not as such as Chris.However after reading this I will now step up my game at age 80.
I am sure he will be missed.Thanks Chris!

It sounds like Chris led his life the way most of wish we would have, full of vim and vigor. My sincere condolences to the family. You have a lifetime or two full of wonderful memories of your father and husband.

Thank you for sharing your Dad's life......I can only hope my obit can mirror his in some way.....

I consider myself a professional reader of the obituaries. I received this one from my son and found it humorous as I read and laughed through my tears. I did not know him but like many who read this...I wish I had. Cheers Chris!

I'm sure you will be missed by many. Rest in peace.

I didn't know Chris, but I'm inspired by his obituary! Cheers! Wish I could have met you & tapped a glass or 2. Heaven's happy hour is a bit more rowdy now....

Rock on you wild man!
Many smiles and hugs to all your family!

Wonderful person, and life story. My condolences to the family. The world needs more like Chris. Heaven will welcome this "outlaw" and be a better place for it!

I enjoyed reading your story. You must have been an amazing person and I wish I had met you. Sending prayers and thoughts to your family. Everyone could learn something from you...live life large!!

great attitude! May you know your life story is inspiring those who do not know the secret: LIVE your LIFE !!! it sounds like you certainly did and will be missed by many who loved you !

I may never have known you, but you knowing the world made the world better. Congratulations on a life well-lived, Mr. Connors. Those of us left behind will try to make you proud.

Wishing you peace, new jokes for heaven and fond memories for family and friends!

Although we've never met, which is my misfortune, I want to light this candle to a man who had the courage to live life to fullest and not give a damn what people what had to say about it. He was true to himself, his family, his friends. Thats a true"Gentleman". Watch out heaven! Chris is coming to raise some hell!! Heaven may never be the same!