Chris Chiesi

Chris Chiesi obituary, Indianapolis, IN

Chris Chiesi

Chris Chiesi Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Simplicity Funeral & Cremation Care - Zionsville on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Chris Chiesi, 48, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. Chris was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on September 23, 1976, son of the late David and Linda (Kerr) Chiesi. He graduated from Zionsville High School in the class of 1995. He was a mechanic, loved riding and racing his motorcycles as well as driving his custom Camaro that he built himself. Survivors include the love of his life, Sarah Craig; sister, Kimberly (David) Chiesi-Balch, nephew, Ashton (Jessica) Balch, nieces: Mallory (Ronnie) Balch and Leila Balch; his fur-baby, Bailey; and several aunts, great nieces and great nephews. Family and friends will gather for visitation on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, from 11am until the time of his funeral service at 1pm at Simplicity Funeral and Cremation Care, 125 W. Sycamore St. Zionsville, IN 46077. He will be laid to rest in the Zionsville Cemetery immediately following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 911 E. 86th St #100, Indianapolis, IN 46240. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Chris, please visit our floral store.

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