Christopher J. Daly

Christopher J. Daly, a visionary pioneer in the technology space and a proud patriot, passed away on July 28, 2025, in Dallas, Texas. Born in New York City and raised in Northport, New York, Christopher's remarkable life was defined by innovation, leadership, creativity, and an unrelenting passion for entrepreneurship.

His career launched from humble beginnings at Radio Shack, and over more than 25 years in consumer electronics and tech, he held senior leadership roles at major companies. He served as Senior Vice President at Emerson Radio, then the largest U.S. consumer electronics company. At Packard Bell, he led advertising, marketing, product development, and sales-guiding growth that helped usher computer sales into major mass merchandisers and electronics stores.

Christopher founded MetroSplash Systems Group, raising private financing and introducing new loyalty-payment solutions to the grocery and oil & gas industries. Most recently, as President & CEO of Amera IoT Inc., he achieved his paramount accomplishment-creating unhackable, hassle-free encryption, a breakthrough that reflected both his brilliance and his commitment to making technology safer for everyone.

Beyond his work in technology, Christopher had a lifelong passion for film and Hollywood, where his imagination and love for storytelling inspired those around him. He found joy in both the art and business of cinema, often drawing connections between his creative vision and his pioneering work in technology.

Christopher attended Northport High School and studied political science and history at Stony Brook University.

He is survived by his mother, Penelope Daly; his sisters and their husbands, Tracy and Steve Janes, Carol and Jim Gaughran; his son, Phillip Reeves; his daughter and son-in-law, Holly and David Notko; and his granddaughter, Noelle Notko.

He was truly one of a kind-utterly brilliant, endlessly curious, and fiercely determined. A visionary pioneer whose work reshaped industries and whose love for film reflected his creative spirit, Christopher will be forever missed. His legacy of innovation, imagination, and determination will continue to inspire all who knew him.

A celebration of life will be held in Northport, New York, in December 2025.