Christopher V. Perugini

Christopher V. Perugini,

beloved brother and uncle

SARASOTA, Fla. - Christopher V. Perugini, formerly of Olean, N.Y., passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025, at his home in Sarasota. .

Born in Olean on Aug. 25, 1967, he was the son of the late Angelo and Helen Love Perugini.

Chris graduated from Olean High School in 1985 and then earned a BS in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan.

He was employed in various telecommunication industry positions in the Western New York, Atlanta, Ga. and Los Angeles, Calif. areas before making Sarasota his permanent residence.

Chris enjoyed the outdoors his entire life. He was an avid skier and Olean City "Big Pool" lifeguard when he was younger; he loved bike riding and bird watching, was a fan of classic rock music and an early Disney animation buff. Chris had vast knowledge and expertise in many areas and took pride in having successfully completed several varied do-it-yourself home improvement projects. In recent years, he was also a caregiver to his mother, who passed away in October of 2024.

He is survived by his sister, Lorraine (Byron) Konschuh of Lapeer, Mich.; two nephews, Colin and Ethan Konschuh; and several cousins.

He was predeceased by his parents, Angelo and Helen; and a brother, Timothy Perugini.

A graveside service will be held at a later date and time, to be announced.

Memorials, if desired, may be made to a charity of the donor's choosing.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Guenther Funeral Home Inc., 1303 E. State St., Olean.

Online condolences may be expressed at guentherfh.com.