Christopher E. Haydu

Christopher Edward Haydu, 64, of Interlaken, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at his home in Interlaken. Chris was born on November 16, 1959, to Edward and Virginia Haydu of Interlaken. Chris went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on the day before his 65th birthday. He was the middle brother of Bruce and JR. Chris graduated from Asbury Park High School in 1978. There he excelled in Baseball, Basketball and Bowling. He attended the University of Delaware where he became a stand-out pitcher. Chris spent most of his career working in the meat industry where he held positions at Haydu Packing Company, in Neptune - Pioneer Foods, in Long Branch - MidAtlantic Beef Company in Long Branch - and lastly, his own food brokerage company. After meeting the love of his life, "Rosie", they married in 1988 and raised three beautiful children: Nicole, Rachel, and Matt. Chris made sure to spend quality time with his children coaching them in Ocean Twp. Little League, Rec Soccer and Rec Basketball. He had a love for golf and was an avid Yankees and Packers fan, traveling far and wide with his family to attend games. Chris had an infectious passion for sports, and it was rare to have a conversation with him without the topic veering into the latest game or the performance of a favorite team. His love for sports was matched only by his love for his family, who were his greatest champions. He was a man who celebrated every moment, from family gatherings filled with laughter to quiet evenings spent sharing stories and memories. His athletic spirit will live on through his grandchildren, as they continue to engage in the sports he adored. We can already imagine him watching over each game, proudly boasting about their achievements from above, humbly bragging to his heavenly audience about their every win and effort. His love for sports was more than just a pastime; it was a way for him to connect with those he cherished most. He taught us that every victory, big or small, should be celebrated and that the true essence of sports lies in camaraderie and joy. Chris is already sorely missed. He was a kind, considerate and generous person; a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather; and a loyal friend who brought happiness to your heart and a smile to your face (often times it was straight-up laughter). Chris is predeceased by his father, Edward Haydu, and his brother, Edward (JR) Haydu. He leaves behind his mother and 95-year-old matriarch - Virginia Nesbitt Haydu, Interlaken; His loving wife of 36 years - Rose Allegro Haydu, Interlaken; his daughter - Nicole and her husband Chris Spinella & their children Emilia and Nico, Colts Neck; his daughter - Rachel and her husband Sean Hauschildt, & their children Kane, Declan, and Kaylie, Oakhurst; and his son - Matthew, Interlaken. He also leaves a surviving brother - Bruce Haydu and his wife Melissa; and their children – Samantha, Jaclyn, Luke and Juliana and their spouses and children and an amazing array of extended family members. Family and friends are invited to attend the visitation on Wednesday, November 20th from 4- 7pm at Fiore-Buckley Funeral Home, 236 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association www.diabetes.org. For condolences please visit www.fiorefuneralhomes.com