Christopher James Tilling

Christopher James Tilling, 42, of Downingtown, PA, passed away suddenly on January 7th 2026.

He was born in West Chester, PA on June 11th 1983 to Andrew and Judith Tilling. As a child Chris enjoyed spending time with his siblings, friends and pets. They would have adventures from sun up to sun down riding bicycles and motorcycles until their father would blow the horn on his truck signaling them to come home. He was an avid athlete playing soccer and baseball in the LYA (Lionville Youth Association), as well as football in middle school and while attending Downingtown High School. Even into adulthood he loved playing and watching sports and working on anything with a motor. He enjoyed swimming parties at the house with his family; jumping in the pool to splash everyone and racing remote cars and boats. Chris worked with his father and brother for their family business Bayside Multi Services LLC. He worked as a technician on medical equipment for New Source Medical; he always said his favorite part of the job was interacting with the patients and knowing he was helping them. Chris enjoyed working with his hands; building and fixing things which is why he worked as a Maintenance Technician for K2B/SSH on HVAC units and Property Maintenance.

Chris, is survived by his cherished son, James 'Mac' MacAthur Tilling; wife, MaryElizabeth DeYenno; his parents Andrew and Judith Tilling (nee Jones); his father and mother-in-law Carl and Elizabeth DeYenno (nee Cichon); his brother and sister-in-law Evan and Jill Tilling; his sister and brother-in-law Allison Tilling and Michael Epright; as well as his beloved nieces and nephews Gavin, Rylin, Gage, Maddox, Adelyn and Jackson.

A liturgy service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 19, 2026 at St. Elizabeth Church, 110 St. Elizabeth Drive, Chester Springs. Family and friends will be received from 9:45-10:45 a.m.

Interment will be in Philadelphia Memorial Park, Frazer.

Matthew 11:28-30: "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."