Christopher Brayer

Christopher Brayer obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Christopher Brayer

Christopher Brayer Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas M. Smith Funeral Home & Crematory, Ltd. on Mar. 12, 2025.
Christopher Brayer, 60, of Verona, PA, passed unexpectedly on March 8, 2025. Christopher was a wonderful loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, and uncle.
He was preceded by his parents, Robert and Mariann Brayer and nephew, Robert J. Brayer III.
Christopher graduated from Shaler Area High School and Community College of Allegheny County. He worked for the Marshall Dennehey Law Firm over the last 25 years.
Christopher loved spending time with family, going on crazy adventures and traveling. He was a passionate fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. He found enjoyment in outdoor projects, and all things cars and motorcycles.
Christopher is survived by his loving wife, Natalie of 26.5 years; son, Benjamin (Kayla) Brayer of Dracut, MA; daughter, Kaitlyn Brayer of Denver, CO; brother, Robert J. (Bethann) of Bloomingdale, OH., sisters, Jennifer (William) Hollowell of Ventura, CA and Kathleen Seese of Verona, PA; grandchildren, Brody Mahoney & Marnie Brayer of Dracut, MA; nephews, Bryan (Talyr) Brayer of Jacksonville, FL, Levi Seese of Sacramento, CA, Parker Ripley of Suwanee, GA; nieces, Samantha and Riley Hollowell of Ventura, CA and Jacklyn Ripley of Suwanee, GA; brother-in-law, Jack (Mary) Ripley of Suwanee, GA; and his parent-in-laws, Jack (Janeen) Ripley of Elkland, PA.
Christopher's memory will be cherished by family, extended family, coworkers and friends.
Professional services entrusted to Smith Funeral Home & Crematory Ltd; 930 Center Avenue Blawnox, PA, 15238; www.thomasmsmithfuneralhome.com.

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