Christopher Grimmett

Grimmett, Christopher
EAST GREENBUSH - Christopher D. Grimmett, 70, of East Greenbush, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at St. Peter's Hospital. He fought bravely against illness, striving valiantly for more time with his love. Ultimately, the Lord chose to call him home. In his last days, he was surrounded by those whom he loved and by those who loved him.
Christopher was born in Buckhannon, W.Va., the son of the late Claud and Dolores (Rush) Grimmett. He was a free spirited youth who found a lifelong passion for music. A passion he carried as a bassist and driving force behind the band "Jaded Heart." His days as a secret Rock Star would last until he enlisted in the Armed Services. He proudly served as a Yeoman Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy, receiving numerous decorations, medals, badges, and campaign ribbons throughout his distinguished military career. Upon retiring from the Navy, Chris founded the eternally outdated, but always successful website www.chrisguitars.com. There was a certain charm to the website which was born in the late '90s and never seemed to grow up. Real guitar enthusiasts knew that was the place to go for an honest price on a real vintage guitar. Adam Sandler once bought a "Chris Guitar." A beloved son, brother, and husband, Chris's favorite title might have been proud uncle. He shared a very strong and unique bond with each and every niece and nephew. They all had inside jokes and Chris was always a favorite. They all knew how much uncle Chris cared for them. Chris was a communicant and usher at the Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights, and was a devoted godfather to his nephew, Emmett Day. He was also a diehard Yankees fan.
Chris met the love of his life, Heather, while both were serving in the Navy together in London. Married in 1995, they spent 30 wonderful years together as husband and wife. They loved to travel, spend time with friends, be parents to their beloved pets, or drop some chips down at a table in Vegas or Atlantic City. Chris once won a poker hand in Vegas with a Royal Flush. He promptly took his winnings to buy his wife a pair of Manolo Blahniks or as Chris like to call them – Manilow Blocknicks. Lucky in love, lucky in life.
Christopher is survived by his loving wife, Heather Grimmett (née Day); his sister, Brenda Toms; brother-in-law, Ron Toms; nieces and nephews, Clela Toms and husband, Sam Wackerle; grandnephews, Maddox and Otis; and niece, Deanna Toms. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Kathryn Montross; uncle, Todd Akins; brother and sisters-in-law, Jason Day (Jodi Day); nephew, Emmett; niece, Reegan Day; brother and sister-in-law, Skip Montross (Sherri Montross); niece, Mia; and nephew, Jack Montross. He was predeceased by his parents, his brother, Bruce Grimmett; and his grandmother, Clela Rush.
Christopher had a deep love for animals and shared his home with several beloved pets, Buddy, Muffin, L.G., Gray, Tigers, White-Nose, and Pig-e-lette. It is certain that when he was called home he was first met by the pets that had been waiting for him, Max, Murph and Spotty. Chris loved to help and care for any animal that needed it. As was his wish, contributions in Christopher's memory may be made to the Whiskers Animal Benevolent League www.ewhiskers.com
Friends and family are invited to call from 4:00–7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 6, at the Wm. J. Rockefeller Funeral Home, Inc., 165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., on Wednesday, May 7, at the Church of St. Mary at Clinton Heights, 163 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer. A private Burial (scattering of ashes) will follow on Thursday, May 8, in St. Mary's Cemetery, Nassau.