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1951
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2025
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Sergio Cristiano Obituary
November 27, 1951 - March 2, 2025
Wichita, Kansas - Cristiano, Sergio "Joe", 73, was born November 27, 1951.
He was the son of Luca and Irmgard Cristiano. They brought their family here to Kansas in 1956 where Joe remained until he passed on March 2, 2025.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents and by his brother-in-law, John Fortner. Survivors: Son, Nicholas Cristiano; grandson, Lucca Cristiano; sisters, Ester Fortner, Claudia David (George), Anna Donaldson (Gary), Linda Barnhart (Jeff); nephew, Tony Fortner; nieces, Tara Hanna, Cristin David, Tiffany Stansberry, Ashley David; great-nieces and great-nephews and numerous other loving family and friends
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Craig barfield
July 8, 2025
Joe is a great dad. Learn a lot about life. Missing fishing trips.
Rick Reischmann
March 22, 2025
Always enjoyed waiting on Joe when he came to Star Lumber. He was one of the "Good Guys ". RIP Joe you will be missed and never forgotten.
lynn
March 20, 2025
i am so sorry to read of Joes passing, i pray for his family,
Arthur Stevens
March 19, 2025
Sergio was an amazing craftsman. To call him a carpenter would be an insult.
George Luckman
March 19, 2025
I met Joe when I hired him to Perform a number of tasks on my complete home remodel. Joe was a master craftsman, he built beautiful cabinets, and best of all he was a man of his word and a all around good man.
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