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Christopher George "Chris" Firlit
1982 - 2020
Christopher George "Chris" Firlit
1982 - 2020
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BORN
1982
DIED
2020
Christopher Firlit Obituary
Christopher "Chris" George Firlit, M.D., D.M.D., age 37 of Berkley, Michigan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly Friday, April 3, 2020 in Novi, Michigan. He was born April 18, 1982 in Maywood, Illinois to Dr. George and Kathryn (née Johnson) Firlit. Chris was the cherished husband of Sylvie; loving father to Alexander, Viktor, and Katerina; and loyal brother of Brian Firlit (Courtney), Neil Firlit (Monica), and Regina McDougal. He was an engaged and caring uncle to Claire and Paige Firlit; Annmarie and Sara Firlit; and Aidan, Maeve, and Roark McDougal.
An avid outdoorsman and fisherman, Chris had a love for the water. Though he fished around the world, he cared more about spending time with his friends and family on the water than he ever did about catching fish. He grew up excelling in swimming and baseball and maintained a love for Chicago sports throughout his life. Chris enjoyed working with his hands, constantly building, fixing and enhancing everything. He was most of all passionate about sharing his many hobbies and adventures with his children.
Chris was dedicated to his work as an Oral Maxillofacial Surgeon. His years-long journey to achieve this professional goal took him through several states and earned him close friends whom he considered family.
As a physician Chris touched and healed many lives, but he was robbed of his own far too early. He was caring and kind, inspiring and intelligent, and had an outgoing sense of humor that enlightened everyone around him. He was steadfast in his principles—family, loyalty, and liberty. Above all, he was loving and loved. Chris will be dearly missed.
A private visitation will be taking place for Chris in Berkley, Michigan. The memorial service celebrating his life will be held in Chicago later this summer. After an outpouring of support, a fund has been established in Chris' name for his children's education. Contributions can be directed to Sylvie Firlit at 208 E Columbia Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126.
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April 18, 2020
Although I am a complete stranger, please know how my heart goes out to you..May God bless you and help you through this devastating time and throughout your life...Thinking of you in MA
Ken & Jodi Sticken
April 12, 2020
We are heartbroken with this devastating and unfathomable news. The Firlit family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Megan Ollett
April 12, 2020
Dear Firlit Family,
It is with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Chris. Though I have not known him for many years, Chris was one of my dearest high school friends and I know he will be deeply missed.
One of the things I will always remember about Chris was the focused intensity he brought to every single one of his interests and endeavors. In high school it was competitive swimming, ice hockey on the pond outside of your house, his geckos and bearded dragons, playing the drums, going on fishing trips to Canada and the Bahamas, and just generally being a boss. In college, he was dedicated to his fraternity, the new friendships he made at Wake Forest, learning to ride the Heritage Classic motorcycle he stored at Gina's house, flying power kites, using his sense of humor and the screen name WakeJefe to give me endless grief about one thing or another on instant messenger, and working hard to get passing grades in all of his science classes so that he could go on to medical school. He was a loyal, hilarious, sarcastic, opinionated, magnetic person. I am grateful for the time we had together.
Please know that you are all in my thoughts during this immeasurably difficult time.
With heartfelt condolences,
Megan Henning Ollett
Jim Strzyz
April 11, 2020
My sincerest condolences on the loss of your son Chris.
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