Christopher Ryan Estock
1987 - 2019
Christopher Ryan Estock
1987 - 2019
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LARKSVILLE — Christopher Ryan Estock, 32, of Larksville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2019, due to complications from a 28-year-long struggle as a heart transplant recipient.
Born February 27, 1987, in the Kingston Nesbitt Hospital, he was the son of David M. Estock and Debra L. Amos Estock Walkowiak. Christopher attended James M. Coughlin High School and Luzerne County Community College, where he greatly enjoyed working on computers and graphic design.
Christopher was a kind soul and was a kid at heart. He loved his family deeply and greatly enjoyed spending time with his niece and nephews. Chris had a very special bond with his nephew, Fox. They loved playing video games together and enjoyed each other's company.
Chris was an avid collector and loved anything that was nostalgic of '90s pop culture. He was a very passionate and talented artist who loved to draw and sketch, especially anime.
Christopher was preceded in death by his sister, Bree Michelle; maternal grandfather, Clarence Amos; paternal grandparents, John and Julianna Kerchanin Estock; and step-mother, Dawna Yeager Estock.
Surviving are his father, David M. Estock, with whom Chris resided; mother Debra L. Amos Estock Walkowiak; step-father Bill Walkowiak; maternal grandmother, Dorothy L. Amos; brother David M. Estock Jr. and his wife, Lauren; sister and best friend, Caitlin M. Estock and her husband, David Materna; step-brother William A. Murray V and his wife, Breah; niece Pippa; nephews Fox Christopher and David Jr.; companion Diane Yakabovicz and her son, Ian, whom Chris had a very special bond with; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday from the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, 530 W. Main St., Plymouth, with the Reverend James Sienkiewicz officiating.
Family and friends are invited to call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the S.J. Grontkowski Funeral Home, Plymouth.
In lieu of flowers, contributions, if desired, may be made to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia at https://give.chop.edu/page/content/give.
To submit online condolences to Christopher's family, please visit www.sjgrontkowskifuneralhome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Jeremy
May 1, 2025
Hey bud , it´s been a bit now that you are gone... miss having convos about music and concerts . Will go to a show and rage one for you this summer ..
May 15, 2019
Death is never easy to cope with especially when young. But God's word can comfort us. Luke 7:11-15
I look forward to the day when we will welcome back our loved ones on a Paradise earth. Ps 37:29- DS
May 13, 2019
Dear Debbie, So sorry to hear about the loss of your son, Chris. God bless you with the strength to pull through this sorrow, yet, once again. My heart goes out to you and your family.
Lauraskrzysowski SKRZYSOWSKI
May 13, 2019
To the Estock family you are in my prayers.my son anthony was a good friend of chris.i know they are together in heaven.
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Fred and Cheryl Webber
May 11, 2019
Dear Estock Family,
We are so sorry to hear of Christopher's passing. We will keep your family in our thought and prayers.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Gibbon
May 9, 2019
Mr. Estock, Lauren, and Diane, I am broken this am, I am not sure how I just found out , but I am shocked and terribly upset at the news. Chris was one of a kind, he genuinely cared about his friends , including me . He helped me in times of extreme depression, and was always trying to get me to come out of my home since I've had some traumatic events happen to me in the past few years , I love him for that .. I hope to see him in the next life . He will be missed dearly . I am so sorry .
Diane Yale
May 8, 2019
Dave and family,
So sorry for your loss. Peace be with you.
Michelle D
May 8, 2019
I'm so going to miss seeing you, and that darn flowered hat! Rest in peace Chris. You will be remembered.........
Kathleen Leonard
May 8, 2019
Debbie and Dave, I am so sorry that you have to go through this sorrow, yet again. I am praying that your family can find peace.
May 8, 2019
To the family of Christopher Estock. I am deeply sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Christopher. As a former neighbor of the family when they lived in Buttonwood many years ago my heart goes out to each member of the family. Prayers are sent out so that the family overcomes the grief and sadness they are experiencing at this time. God Bless all of you . Sincerely Frankie Herman
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Rick Elick
May 8, 2019
Debbie, I know words cannot express the pain. I pray for you and your family.
john malinowski
May 8, 2019
I did not know Christopher or the family but I had too say im sorry ,and praying
Kim Jockel
May 8, 2019
Dave, my prayers and sympathy to you and your family. I am very sorry for your loss.
Baily
May 8, 2019
Chris, We haven't spoken in many years, but I felt this in the pit of my stomach when I saw it. We were very close at one time and you were like a brother to me. It's so ironic that your nick name used to be "Shorty" since you ended up towering over most of our childhood group of friends. I miss the bond we used to share and thank you for being such a great friend when we were young.
Paul & Rink Walter
May 8, 2019
Dave, Debbie and the entire family, please accept our sincere and heart felt condolences on your loss of Christopher.
Chris Estock
May 8, 2019
Here is a candle Chris I hope it lights up your soul and help you along you're way to the after life until we meet again love you and will miss you SOOO much love Kimberly menziff
Frank Alba
May 8, 2019
David, I'm so sorry to read this. Our condolences to your entire family :(
Don Kapral
May 7, 2019
Dave & Entire Family,
I'm very sorry for your loss.
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