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Sergio Atristain Obituary

Sergio "Chess" Atristain, age 56, of Blackstone, formerly of Dinwiddie, died Thursday, January 13, 2005. He is survived by four children, Anthony Atristain of Dinwiddie, Crystal Atristain of Colonial Heights, Cassie and Tera Atristain of Tennessee; one grandson, Caden Atristain; one sister, Veronica Atristain of Richmond; and two brothers, Perry Atristain of Chesterfield, and Rick Atristain of Blackstone. Mr. Atristain was a retired Petersburg policeman, a Vietnam Army veteran and Special Forces with the 101st Airborne. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, January 17, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 905 S. Main St., Blackstone, Va. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements by Jennings-McMillian Funeral Home, Crewe.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Jan. 15, 2005.

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Bill and Jane Bennett

January 23, 2005

Bill and I want to extend our heartfelt sympathy to every member of Chess's family and especially to Rick and Bobbie. We hope that his lifetime his left each of you with many fond and wonderful memories. Think on these happy times and may God help you through this sad time in your life. God bless each one of you. Our prayer for you is Eph. 3:14-21

Stephanie Morris

January 21, 2005

I am so sorry to Rick, Bobbie and all the family for the tragic passing of Chess. I wish I had gotten the chance to work with him at CPRI before he left this world for the next.

Tommy Amos

January 21, 2005

My wife and I wish to convey our condolences to Chess' family. Though we only knew him for a couple years, we both have fond memories of working with him on a couple of cases during that time. We will miss you Chess; you were truly a light to all.

Brian Bradley

January 21, 2005

I was never fortunate enough to have met Chess in person. In hearing the various stories Rick and Cha Cha shared with me after his passing, I feel that I missed out in getting to know somebody with so much humor to share. The one thing which was impossible to miss, was his love for his family and children above all else. My heart goes out to Anthony, Crystal , Cassie and Tera; and to Caden.

Jean Person

January 15, 2005

I offer my condolences to the family, I have known Chess for quite a long time and had lost touch. I was extremely sorry to see he had passed away. He was a good man and I know that he loved his children. He was very kind and compassionate. It breaks my heart to realize he is gone. May God's Grace be with his family and friends.

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