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Christopher Kiskeravage Obituary
Chris was a volunteer with Shenandoah Ambulance Corp as a teen and continued life as a career Firefighter and Paramedic. He worked at Cetronia Ambulance the former ALSS as a paramedic and a member of the I.A.F.F. for Easton Fire Department from 1989-1996, Allentown Fire Department from 1996-2019 retiring as Assistant Chief. He was a member of Lehigh County Special Operations team, Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue Co. #3. Chris was also a Pennsylvania State Fire Academy Instructor. He was instrumental in the development of the Allentown Fire Department Techinical Rescue team. After retiring from Allentown where he was in command of the fire academy, he was appointed as South Whitehall Townships first Fire Commissioner.
He trained firefighters across the globe with Bucks County Community College's Fire and Public Safety. He had traveled to Korea, Japan, Italy and Romania as well as across the United States teaching EMT, fire suppression, hazmat and more. His passion for fire education and training was evident even in death as he chose to donate his body to science as in his words "to teach one more class." Hoping to find ways to make the job safer for all who follow.
In his off hours he enjoyed being on his pontoon boat in the Rehoboth Bay crabbing as well as Scuba Diving in Belize, Bonaire, Bermuda and locally with the Allentown Fire Department Dive team.
Chris loved his family and was blessed with 3 children Theodore (Brianna) and granddaughter Natalia, Alexander (Felicity) grandson Warren, daughter Kathryn.
He is survived by his wife, children, grandchildren , mother Regina (Jean) Kiskeravage, Foster son Brandon Franklin (Ashley) and their children Liam, Noah and Makenzie. Cousins Stefan Kowalonek, Stefanie Meskunas and Stacie Green along with their families.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at the Cathedral of St. Catharine of Sienna 1825 Turner st Allentown PA on Wednesday July 12th at noon. Calling hours 10am-12pm.
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Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Kiskeravage
Anonymous
February 11, 2024
Words cannot say how you are missed.
Mary Casey - St. Luke´s NICU
July 13, 2023
Andy, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Linda Samson
July 12, 2023
Andy and family,
I´m so sorry for you loss. Rest in peace Chris.
Trisch Sweeney
July 12, 2023
My thoughts and prayers are with your family today.
You have touched so many lives, and your legacy will live on.
Rest in Eternal Peace Chris.
Troy Cleary
July 8, 2023
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Chief I will see you on rope one.
Rick and Deb foxwell
July 1, 2023
Such a sweet person gone too soon. Words cannot express our sorrow to you and the family.
Helena Manwiller
July 1, 2023
I am so sorry for your loss. I am so very grateful to have been able to meet you both.
Jerry Flavelle
June 22, 2023
To Chris Family,
I am so sorry for your loss . I first met Chris, when he became a member of the Easton Fire Dept, I was Deputy Fire Chief. Over the few years Chris was with Easton Fire, he was a great access to the Department. I was very sad to see him leave for Allentown. In chatting with Chris, I under stood why he was leaving, Allentown had a lot more positions where he could move up in Rank. Little did I know, In a few years Chris would be a very big access to the Easton Fire Department. That was when Chris became Deputy Chief of the Training Academy. At that time all new members of the Easton Fire Department were sent to Allentown for their training. For many years members of Easton Fire Department were taught by one of the best Fire Instructors around. When I retired , Chris and I still saw each other, I worked in Allentown as a Safety and Construction Officer for the Diocese of Allentown. Many days we past each other ,Chris going to Mack South and I was going to Martin Luther King Blvd. There were a few times we met on official business over the years.
Jerry Flavelle
Judi and Donna Howard Calhoun
June 22, 2023
We only knew him a few years, but what a great guy and neighbor at Leisure Point, Long Neck, De. We will miss seeing him. Andy, please let us know whatever we can do for you. We will gladly help you in any way down at LP.
Lou James
June 20, 2023
Dear Andy, Jean and family, I am so very sorry to hear of Chris's passing. I did not know of his cancer battle,but knowing Chris, I'm sure he fought with the same vigor he lived life. I got to know Chris when he was a CIT at Camp Brisson - the Oblates of St. Francis deSales summer camp in Maryland. Since then our paths have crossed many many times over the years. Please know you and Jean and your family are in my prayers. I'm sure Chris has a special place in heaven for all the good he has done here in earth. He certainly packed a lot of living into his short 56 years of life. May he rest in peace.
Arthur Young
June 20, 2023
Remembering your smile, your laugh. We had the best among us all along the journey of training and front-line adventures. Chris was a friend and inspiration to us all, proud to be along first at Cetronia, then at Allentown Fire. I'm sad of his passing at such a young age, the memories will last forever in all those that Chris trained. Rest easy, my friend, you earned it.
Mr & Mrs Rusty Held, Woodlawn Fire Dept.
June 19, 2023
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with your family.
Kim Ferguson (Hartzell)
June 19, 2023
Andy,
The last time I saw the two of you was at Celtic Fest 2019. I remember how much he loved wearing his kilts and how your entire family wore them. At that time I never realized how much he truly gave of himself, or I would have thanked him. I can't imagine your pain. Please know I am praying for you and your family. May Chris RIP.
Frank S Csencsits
June 19, 2023
My condolences to the Kiskeravage family.the fire service has truely lost somebody special.I will keep Chris in my thoughts and prayers. RIP my brother we got it from here
Lee viglianti
June 18, 2023
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers
Terry Koller
June 18, 2023
Andy,
My deepest sympathy. You and your family will be in my prayers during this most difficult time.
Grateful
June 18, 2023
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to the community..
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
Sean Ferguson
June 18, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Until we meet again, may
god hold you in the palm of his hand.
Kimberly Downing Foster
June 18, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Scott J. Lindenmuth
June 18, 2023
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Kiskeravage family. Chris was a "one of a kind". Had many good times with him. Truly a sad time for all.
Catherine Procita
June 18, 2023
To Andy and family/friends, I posted a Bible verse/ photo. I am praying for all of you.
Rebecca Burns
June 17, 2023
Prayers and Love from the Burns Family. Thank you for your service. XO
Ron Rutt
June 16, 2023
Chris is/was a great person with a big heart. He touched so many of us with his knowledge and humor. Rest assured he will be watching over all who have crossed paths with him. May God rest his soul.
David Nelson
June 16, 2023
Thank you for sharing Chris with us he was an inspiration and a friend to many. His laugh was infectious as well as his smile he will truly be missed. Our prayers are with you and your family. Rest easy Chris we have it from here buddy.
Sharon Slack
June 16, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Jeane Titus
June 16, 2023
Andy and family. So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs.
Ray Jones
June 15, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Ray Jameson
June 15, 2023
I had the incredible privilege of working with Chris in the late 80's or even possibly the early 90's, when we worked on the Paramedic Ambulance for St. Luke's Quakertown Hospital. I was a young Medic at that time and greatly appreciated Chris's confidence and presence on calls. Many years later I had the pleasure to meet his wife at St. Luke's Bethlehem and shortly thereafter FACEBOOK was born and he was one of my first Fire/EMS Friends. Learning of his passing I was crushed with sadness fore he was such a FINE example of the best there can be in the Fire/EMS world. God Bless the family and those he served with over his illustrious career.
Carolyn Illes
June 15, 2023
Andy and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.May Chris RIP.God Bless to all.
Cathy Kuczynski
June 15, 2023
He looks so different than the young boy who came for haircuts so many years ago .All grown up and handsome as ever. I learned so much reading about him just now. What a full life he led in the short 56 years. Jeanie my heart is broken for you. I know he was your life. His legacy lives on. What a beautiful soul!!!! RIP Chris!
Kay Werhun
June 15, 2023
Andy,
Sending you and your family love and support at this incredibly difficult time.
Maria Zettlemoyer
June 15, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Corey
June 15, 2023
Godspeed~The Cowen Family
Alice May
June 15, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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