Christopher Alan Leet Sr.

1953 - 2018

Leet, Christopher Alan Sr. AUGUSTA, Ga. Christopher Alan Leet Sr., 64, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2018. He was born on June 14, 1953, in Albany, N.Y. to Claud A. Leet Jr. and his wife, Eleanor A. Leet. He shared his childhood with his sister, Claudia, and brothers, Steven and Matthew. He spent much of his childhood in the greater Chicago area, where he began his love for the Chicago Bears and the White Sox, eventually returning to New York after the death of his father in 1965. He graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1971, and went on to attend Northwestern University, Union College and lastly SUNY Albany. He loved playing his guitar, listening to the Beatles, and relishing so many times with friends. He married his wife, Lauren, surrounded by close friends and family. They made their home in Schenectady before settling in Niskayuna to raise their children, Chris, Sheryl, and Meghan. Relocating to the Charlotte, N.C. area in 1997; he continued to love his growing family that now came to include four grandchildren. Chris and his wife ultimately settled in the Augusta, Ga. area. Survived by his wife of 40 plus years, Lauren, and their beloved children, Christopher (Beth) of Davidson, N.C., Sheryl (Mike) Kallhoff of Concord, N.C., and Meghan of Durham, N.C.; and adored grandchildren, Brianna, Korbin, Kolton, and Jackson; his especially cherished uncle, William H. Barth of Charlotte; sister, Claudia Leet of Scotia; brother, Steven Leet and family of Columbia, Conn.; and brother, Matthew Leet and family of Huntersville, N.C. Visitation will be at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, 1801 Union St., Niskayuna, on Saturday, January 13, at 8:30 a.m., followed by a funeral Mass at 9:30 a.m. with interment in Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery in Niskayuna. Arrangements are being handled by Rossi and Ditoro Funeral Home in Schenectady.