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CHRISTOPHER ALAN HALLAM
1979 - 2019
CHRISTOPHER ALAN HALLAM
1979 - 2019
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CHRISTOPHER HALLAM Obituary
Age 40, of Scott Twp., passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 after a four year struggle with terminal brain cancer from Melanoma. Born March 30, 1979 in Pittsburgh. Loving son of Paul and Debra (Winters) Hallam; loving brother of Scott (Allison Baldwin) Hallam and Shane (Amanda Stefanowicz) Hallam; loving uncle of Emma, Daniel, Isabel Hallam; loving great-uncle of Sid Hallam; also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins; Darlene (Gene) Lyon, Kristine (Gary) Adams, Linda Nuttall, Jennifer Nuttall, Rebecca (Mark) Addison, Clayton D. (Nancy) Russell, Patrick (Patty) Hallam, Brian (Jen) Hallam, Leslie (Lance) Phillips, Dale (Honey) Hallam, Bethany Hallam, Jamie Hallam and Eric Hallam; also survived by many close friends near and far. Christopher was the associate director of housing at the University of Cincinnati and previously was the business manager Res Life, Fiscal Officer, Asst. Director Academic Initiatives at the Ohio State University. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣAE) Fraternity, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter Advisor. His other achievements were Eagle Scout 1995, ΣAE Advocate of the year 2010-2011, ΣAE Outstanding Chapter Advisor 2012-2015, ΣAE Order of the Lion April 2015, Order of Minerva 2015 and Merit Key 2015. Family and friends welcome Thursday, 6-8 p.m. Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd., Scott Twp. 15220 where funeral service will be held Saturday, 10 a.m. Officiated by Rev Joan Reasinger. Burial to follow in Chartiers Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Pittsburgh Melanoma Foundation (melanomapgh.org), Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity (sae.net) or Family Hospice of Mt. Lebanon (familyhospicepa.org). The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Jan Drappatz, Ashley PA-C, Dr. John Kirkwood, Melissa PA-C, Ashley PA-C, The staff at Hillman Cancer Center, Family Hospice, especially Nurse Lori and support staff Pam. www.slaterfuneral.com.
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October 15, 2021
I was thinking about Chris tonight. I messaged a friend about seeing a musical and all of a sudden, my mind stopped and all I could think about was standing with Chris outside of his office at OSU and chatting about musicals, football, and how we could impact our students.
Chris was a stand up guy. The world will continue to miss him
We miss you
October 15, 2021
I was thinking about Chris tonight. I messaged a friend about seeing a musical and all of a sudden, my mind stopped and all I could think about was standing with Chris outside of his office at OSU and chatting about musicals, football, and how we could impact our students.
Chris was a stand up guy. The world will continue to miss him
We miss you
October 15, 2021
I was thinking about Chris tonight. I messaged a friend about seeing a musical and all of a sudden, my mind stopped and all I could think about was standing with Chris outside of his office at OSU and chatting about musicals, football, and how we could impact our students.
Chris was a stand up guy. The world will continue to miss him
We miss you
October 15, 2021
I was thinking about Chris tonight. I messaged a friend about seeing a musical and all of a sudden, my mind stopped and all I could think about was standing with Chris outside of his office at OSU and chatting about musicals, football, and how we could impact our students.
Chris was a stand up guy. The world will continue to miss him
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October 15, 2021
I was thinking about Chris tonight. I messaged a friend about seeing a musical and all of a sudden, my mind stopped and all I could think about was standing with Chris outside of his office at OSU and chatting about musicals, football, and how we could impact our students.
Chris was a stand up guy. The world will continue to miss him
Ellen Sussman
July 31, 2019
Dear Paul and Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear about your son's passing. My heart breaks for you all. I send my deepest sympathy.
July 27, 2019
Chris is an inspiration to our family. We were blessed to listen to his speeches at the Melanoma Foundation 5K. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers are with you.
Cindy, Jim, and Alaina Turocy
Kevin & Louise Gargis
July 26, 2019
Debbie, Paul & Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Chris. We cannot imagine the pain that you are all going thru at this difficult time. May God give you the strength to get thru everyday. It was great to get to know your family when we met at Elizabeth Seton Elementary.Chris was 2 years ahead of our son, Justin and 5 years ahead of our son, Eric. Know that you all have an Angel watching over you always.God Bless You!
John Myers
July 21, 2019
My thoughts and prays are with the Hallam Family...John Myers
Mimi Cannon
July 21, 2019
Debbie, Paul and family, My sympathy for the loss of your son, Christopher. May God bless your family during this time of sorrow. You are in my prayers.
July 21, 2019
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Shelley Hilton
July 19, 2019
Paul and family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved son. May the many memories you hold dear help sustain you at this difficult time.
July 19, 2019
Paul,
Am so sorry to hear of the death of your son. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Know that your grandfather/grandmother (Hoolahan) were waiting for him and that Uncle Pat's arms were open, welcoming him to heaven.
Debbie Hoolahan Pegher
Thanks for all your great work!
Julius Mayo
July 19, 2019
Sending thoughts and prayers to your family, he will be deeply missed.
Mariadonna Connolly
July 18, 2019
Paul, Shane and family,
I am so sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy Hartzell
July 18, 2019
Prayers for family
Cathy Hartzell
July 18, 2019
Peace be with you all
Ann Pavlis
July 18, 2019
Hallam Family,
All of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I cannot imagine the pain your family is enduring. Heaven has certainly gained a special angel in Christopher.
Andy Jones
July 18, 2019
To the Hallam family and friends, I'm so sorry for your loss. Chris was my RA for both my freshman and sophomore years at Allegheny College, as well as an occasional classmate in our psych classes. While I am so sad to hear of his passing, I was able to smile knowing he was still involved with students. I can only imagine the number of lives he has positively impacted throughout his life. RIP Chris.
Adam Jardy
July 18, 2019
In just one year at Ohio State, Hallam made an immeasurable impact on my growth as a person. He's one of the toughest, nicest and most helpful people I'd ever met.
Tonilyn Jackson (Longo)
July 17, 2019
My prayers are with the Hallam family. What a remarkable person you shared with us all. There will never be another like Chris, and we were blessed to have been touched by his magic.
Karen Drinkwater
July 17, 2019
God be with him and his family and friends.
Karen Drinkwater
July 17, 2019
So sorry for your loss. God be with him and his family and friends.
Laura Backus
July 17, 2019
Thoughts and prayers for the whole Hallam family. So very sorry for your loss.Laura Lemmon Backus
Cheryl Plummer
July 17, 2019
Dear Mr. Hallam and family. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Your son was an example of a life well lived. Although much too short, it seems that it was a privilege for everyone he touched to have him in their lives. I heard the speech he gave at the walk and was very touched. I will keep your family in my prayers. I hope your memories and the love you have for each other provides you peace. All the best, Cheryl Plummer and family
Sharon Capan
July 17, 2019
I am so very sorry for your loss. He really was amazing, he fought the fight hard. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sara Calderone
July 17, 2019
Sending many prayers and strength to the Hallam family. Although I did not know Chris personally, I attended the Pittsburgh Melanoma 5k as the Sunblock Sisters team. My sister and I are both survivors of this horrible disease and listening to Chris's inspirational speeches each year, he has always had a piece of my heart. Please know how his speeches touched our hearts and have inspired us all to spread the word. All my love, strength and prayers.
Bridget and Dave Praskovich
July 17, 2019
Dear Hallam Family,
May God Bless Chris and the Hallam Family, and may Chris rest in peace.
Ada Demb
July 17, 2019
Chris was one of my most memorable students in the master's program at Ohio State. Always engaged, intensely curious, full of energy and good will for his classmates. It saddens me that we have lost him so young. My heart goes out to his family.
Jenny Steiner
July 17, 2019
When I started as a GA at OSU in 2009, Hallam made sure we were ready to participate in all things Buckeye spirit and spent part of an afternoon teaching all the new GAs the OSU fight song, Carmen Ohio, and other chants we would hear at the highly anticipated football games. I appreciated his energy and love of all things OSU. Thinking of your family during this time.
Loretta Bucci
July 17, 2019
Rest In Peace brave warrior
Corinne Zahradnik
July 17, 2019
Dear Paul,Debra and family:
I will keep you close at heart during this difficult time. Take care and take comfort in knowing that Christopher will be looking down on you with love and peace every day.
HuiLing Chan
July 17, 2019
Hallam, Rest In Peace, than you for the years of friendship and great conversations about life
Cindy (Snatchko) Di Bello
July 16, 2019
Dear Debbie, Paul, Scott and Shane,
May all of our prayers hold you up during these difficult days. Wonderful memories of you and your sons during elementary years at Holy Innocents will remain with me always.
My prayers are for eternal rest for Chris and God's peace and comfort for you.
Sincere sympathies,
Cindy
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