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Born in Bennington, VT on May 24th, 1966, Chris was one of three children to James B. Leitz and the late Katharine (Erkkila) Leitz. Raised in Lee NH, Chris was an accomplished athlete who graduated from Oyster River High School and received his Bachelors degree in Political Science from Williams College.
Chris was a construction executive for Artisan Building Group for many years. He was a gifted storyteller, quick wit, and host extraordinaire who loved his family and friends fiercely.
Along with his mother, Katharine, he was pre-deceased by his sister Martha Vogt.
He will be forever missed by his wife of 33 years, Jessica (Flood) Leitz of Merrimack, NH; three sons, Keegan Leitz and his wife Aishu of Georgetown, MA, Nils Leitz and his husband Evan Layne of San Francisco, CA, and Duncan Leitz of Brighton, MA; three grandchildren, Ezra, Leela and Tova of Georgetown, MA; his father, James Leitz of Exeter, NH; a brother, Steven Leitz and his wife Bethany of Durham, NH; brother-in-law, Andrew Vogt of Stratham, NH along with several nieces, nephews and numerous friends.
For those who would like to make a memorial contribution in Chris's memory, you may do so to the Baboosic Lake Association, PO Box 106, Amherst, NH 03031 or online at www.baboosiclake.com/membership
Kindly visit rivetfuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence message for the family.
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Bryna Charlton
July 8, 2024
Chris you were a real one. Shocked to hear this tragic news. Sending my thoughts to your family during this incredibly difficult time. Absolutely wonderful to work with you on the Gardner Museum project. You taught me so much about the construction industry and I’m forever grateful for your knowledge.
Katie Gibbs
June 11, 2024
Tragic news, I´m sending my condolences from his former Coworkers at Shawmut. We all have fond memories of Chris. He was a hard worker and could always make you laugh when things on the job were tough. He managed building some great buildings with Shawmut - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and Converse were some of the big ones. Chris was a great coworker and friend but he was a family man first - I remember how much he talked about his wife and kids and they were his #1.
Prayers go out to his family during this difficult time.
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Libby Lanoie
June 10, 2024
We send our sympathy to Jim, Steve and the entire Leitz family. Though we never met Chris, we had the pleasure of living next to the Leitz family for twenty years. Love and warm thoughts from John and Libby Lanoie
Dan and Joyce Cushman
June 8, 2024
Jessica and Family,
Our sincere sympathy to you and your family.
Mary Schlieder
June 8, 2024
Dear Mr Leitz, Steve, and family, holding you in our hearts as you endure unimaginable grief after another sudden loss. May Kathy, Martha, and Chris watch over your family. Wishing you every comfort.
Mary Beth (Ober) Schlieder
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
June 6, 2024
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Laurie Gormley
June 5, 2024
Jessica. So very sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. May your memories of times spent with him and your family bring you peace at this very trying time. My heart goes out to you.
Diane Sutton
June 5, 2024
Jessica, There are no words to convey to tell you how heartfelt sorry our family is to hear of your Chris’s tragic loss. You are all in our Prayers.
Catherine Vrettos
June 5, 2024
Dear Anna and family, I am so sorry for your loss of your uncle. Your family and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeff DiDonato
June 5, 2024
Jim- words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of this sudden loss. Sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Paul & Judy DiDonato
June 5, 2024
Jim, We are so very sorry for your loss. You and all your family are in our thoughts.
Peter English
June 4, 2024
Chris was a great guy. I’m sorry for your loss.
Suellen McDonough
June 4, 2024
Dear Jim, Steven, and family,
Wishing God’s blessing on you in this time of such a loss and sorrow.
I always felt fortunate to have raised our young families at the same time. Such fun over the years. Jim and Bob coaching Chris and Ralph in Hockey, North country ski trips with Kathy and the kids. I miss those days.
Know you are in my prayers, Love Suellen
And the McDonough family.
Jane Lyttle
June 4, 2024
Dear Jessicia and Leitz Family,
My deepest sympathy is extended to all of you at this time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Evan LIbro
June 4, 2024
Dear Jim, offering deepest condolences and sympathies to you and your family.
Stavros Fotopoulos
June 4, 2024
We had the pleasure of working with Chris for many years. He was the kind of person we connected with as if he was family. Our hearts are broken and we share this loss with his family. He will be missed but never forgotten.
His friends at The Flooring Source
Cassie Snyder Willett
June 4, 2024
Dear Jim and family, My heart goes out to you and family. A terrible loss; may you find solace in memories and your faith. Cassie Snyder Willett
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