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Christopher Lavelle Obituary
Chris was born in Scranton on March 15, 1951, the son of the late James and Elizabeth Lavelle; he was a graduate of Bishop Hannan High School in 1970. He began his career with the Scranton Redevelopment Authority and also worked in sales and real estate before retiring as the assistant to the president of Lackawanna College.
Chris was a self-taught guitar player who loved all kinds of music and sports. He also enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are three loving children, Matt and Tim, both of Dunmore; and Katie, Scranton; granddaughter, Avah Grace and his spouse, Catherine; and two brothers, Richard, Sacramento, Calif.; and Phillip, Indio, Calif.
He was also preceded in death by brothers, Timothy and Michael.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 9:30 a.m. in St. Clare's Church, Scranton, by Monsignor William Feldcamp. Interment, St. Catherine's Cemetery, Moscow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Sacred Heart, 340 Montage Mountain Road, Moosic, PA 18507. Arrangements by Eugene A. Cusick Funeral Home, Scranton.
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Flip
March 16, 2017
Chris, hoping you had a great birthday with Tim, Dod, Mom, and M.J. I miss our weekly chats. Rick and I will be catching up with you soon enough. R.I.P., Bro. Flip
ROBERT Metcalf
February 25, 2017
Rip chris
Matt Lynott
February 22, 2017
Tim, Katie, and Family,
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father. My condolences are with you and your family during this tough time. God Bless-
Suzanne Ritterbeck
February 18, 2017
Cathy and family so sorry to hear this sad news Keeping you all in my prayers.
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melanie aston
February 18, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad Katie. Anytime I saw him he always flashed that great smile and always took the time to ask how I was doing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Early in his career!
Marna Ayers McLendon
February 18, 2017
Had to add this picture from long ago....
Shamey Cummings
February 18, 2017
Cathy, Flip and Family,
My Sister Cathy called me from the States and I am so sorry for your loss. I will be praying for you all and will have a Mass said for
Chris on Okinawa. Good guy always shared his French fries with me at Andres .
February 17, 2017
Cathy and family,
I send my condolences to you all. Chris was a great friend to me throughout the years and I will never forget him. Prayers your way.
Gene Baidas
February 17, 2017
Very sorry to hear of Chris's passing. He was a good friend to me at Lackawanna. He always had a smile and kind word.
Beth Holmes
February 17, 2017
Cathy and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you at this time.
John Kane
February 17, 2017
My condolences to the Lavelle family,
Growing up I remember Chris as a kind, funny and thoughtful man. Chris always had a smile and touched everyone he met with his wit and friendlyness.
I with remember him fondly.
Michael Cosgrove
February 16, 2017
Cathy and Flip, and the Lavelle Family. I am very sorry for your loss. Chris was a good person. I grew up with Flip and the Lavelle family. So sorry you are in my prayers. Cathy it's been a long time since I saw you, May God bless you and your family. Peace, Michael Cosgrove
Diane and Joe Flanagan
February 16, 2017
Cathy and family , Joe and I are so sorry to hear of Chris's passing . He was such a great guy and terrific friend to Joe and my dad Ted . Joe will miss him terribly , their phone calls meant the world to him . Prayers to you and family .
St. Clare;s 50th Anniversary
Marna Ayers McLendon
February 16, 2017
Cathy, Flip and Lavelle Family - Chris and Chris Hinton started playing the guitar in my living room back in sixth grade. He always had the smile, and the laugh for all of us. I'm so grateful we have been in touch over the last 20 years or so. So hard to believe he is gone but as someone said, he is at peace. Thinking of you all.
Nancy Payton
February 16, 2017
I am shocked and saddened to know that my buddy Chris is gone. My deepest condolences to Flip, Cathy, and the children. We stayed in touch for over 50 years. I treasure those memories. May he rest in peace.
Gina Joyce
February 16, 2017
I am so sorry to hear that your Dad has passed away Katie. My sincerest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was so kind and helpful to me through our years working together and a friend. He is at peace now.
Sheila Mellody
February 16, 2017
Dear Cathy and Family, I was so saddened to read of Chris's passing. I have some very fond memories of him, a real genuine home town friend. My thoughts are with you all.
Kathleen O'Malley
February 16, 2017
So very sorry to hear of Chris's passing have many fond memories of our days as classmates at St Paul's my sincere condolences to the family
Teresa & Ralph Marino
February 16, 2017
Cathy and Family, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Chris. It was always so nice to see him, he was a great guy. I am sorry for your loss.
Tucker Roche
February 16, 2017
Cathy, Please accept my deepest and most sincere sympathy on Chris's passing. He was definitely one of the good guys in our class of '70 at BHHS.A lot of good memories from back in the days in Green Ridge.
Midge Garvey MacArthur
February 16, 2017
Cathy
Very sorry to hear about Chris. A great guy, I knew for 45 years. My deepest sympathies.
Bob Sheridan
February 16, 2017
I very saddened to see this today. Chris was a very charismatic guy and a good friend. Cathy, it's been a long time since we've spoken but I wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you and your family in this difficult time.
Richard King
February 16, 2017
My condolences to the entire Lavelle Family. I met Chris when I attended St Paul's High School in 1967. Those days will always be great memories for me.
Bob O'Brien
February 16, 2017
Cathy and Flip,
Surprised and saddened to hear about Chris. Last time I saw him was at my brother's visitation. Chris was a fun guy, always part of the Green Ridge pack. Very sorry for your loss.
February 16, 2017
Cathy and family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Chris's death. I have so many fond memories of him! My prayers are with you, Matt, Tim and Katie.
Sincerely,
Barbara Halpin Lavelle
Jeff Sileo
February 16, 2017
Lavelle family,
I am very sorry to hear about Chris's passing. Many great memories of time spent with him. My thought and prayers are with you all.
Jerry Coyle
February 16, 2017
Sorry flip. I hit send to quickly you know I loved the guy. Great friend. Sorry again. Bor
Jerry Coyle
February 16, 2017
very sorry to hear this. We are in Fla. on vacation. One of my first and best friends from the ridge. Saw him four weeks ago. Again Alice and I send our condolences. So sorry.
joanne eutizi
February 16, 2017
Dear Matt and family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a great neighbor and I will always remember his kindness. Thoughts and prayers to all. Joanne Eutizi and Bob Bird
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