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Christopher M. Svingala

Christopher Svingala Obituary

COLONIE Christopher Michael Svingala of Colonie became the true angel of his heart on November 5, 2004. Born on September 24, 1972 in Albany, he was the devoted son of Joseph C. and Joyce A. Svingala. He was a graduate of Colonie High School. Following graduation, he worked in the construction industry and as a seasonal employee with Kohl's retail chain. He found his true love and expertise in the art of landscaping as a dedicated employee for the past few years with Flood Landscaping in Menands. Chris was a sincerely devoted and loving person who continuously cared more about others than himself. He was always eager to put a smile on someone's face, especially by playing Santa Claus on Christmas Eve for his nieces and nephews. An avid N.Y. Yankee and Miami Dolphin fan, Chris also enjoyed competitive bowling, darts and horseshoes. Chris was an effective listener who would rather mediate than take sides. He loved all children as if they were his own. His eyes beamed with pride when being called upon as Uncle Chris. In addition to his loving parents, Chris is survived by his sister, Tammy and brothers, Joey and Tommy. He is also survived by nieces and nephews, Joey and Brittany of Guilderland, Anthony, Ashley and D.J. of Colonie and Kenny, Brandon and Alexa of Chincoteague Island, Va., along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning at 9:15 at New Comer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave.) then to the Church of Christ the King at 10:00 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 at the funeral home. The parish family of Christ the King will gather at 4:30 p.m. at the funeral home for a service of prayer and remembrance. All are welcome. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Memorial contributions may be made to the IMUS Ranch, Inc. (a working ranch for children with cancer), P.O. Box 250, Ribera, NM 87560 in memory of Christopher M. Svingala.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Nov. 7 to Nov. 8, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Svingala

49 Entries

Nancy Lake

December 6, 2005

Well Chris this will be my last entry to you as this wonderful site will be gone...It was so good having it here knowing we could talk to you whenever we wanted.. Fred, and Doug and I still miss you soooo much... Your laughter and your smiling face will forever be in my mind and thoughts.. I have your picture of you and I on my dresser and I look and smile right back at you every day... Your surely are missed ...Chris as you must see your Mom has taken very good care of your resting place and she sure does miss you as we all do.. as the whole family does.. seems like just yesterday that you left us... and my heart still breaks.. Take care Chris until we meet again .. save a place for me and my family we will be there to FLY with you-our Guardian Angel.. Nancy

Aunt Donna Lounsbury

December 5, 2005

Christopher - Its been 1 year & 1 month since I have seen your smiling face. Boy I really do miss that great big smile of yours. I was thinking about all the memories I have of you. So many comes to mind. I was cleaning my dresser draws over the weekend, when I came across the article of you & Wes, when you both collected all those sign for pics 106. That got me thinking about other memories. Like the time when you came to the farm house. you all slept out side & Clyde & the other boys tried to scare you, Wes and Wendy. Another comes to mind is when Wes & Wendy's graduated & we had a party for them at the firehouse. it continued at Grams house. One more thing I remember is the time when you & Uncle Roger sat up all night just talking, that is a great memory. I got go now, I'm getting to choked up to finish all the memories that I what say.

Joe Pierce

October 22, 2005

Sorry for your lost of your son. My prayers and blessing go out to you and your family.(May he rest peacefully)

Joyce Svingala

September 24, 2005

Happy Birthday to you Chris.It has been a very long & difficult day but we all got through it. Each of us did our own thing in remembering you on your birthday and that was fine.Mums,birthday cards & the yankee game to name just a few during our visit to you at the cemetary. I remember how much you loved celebrating your birthday. Party--Party--Party. We always had a birthday cake for you and sang "Happy Birthday" to you even at 32. You would have this huge smile on your face and you loved to watch your neices & nephews as they sung to you. I know

that that was what made your day so special. You would let the kids blow our the candles too. I am sure that you are celebrating your b'day up there today with your grandparents, cousin, uncle etc. I went to Mass today instead of tomorrow and Father mentioned your name. Freddie & andy were there with the baby as were your aunts and cousins. There is this huge crack in my heart that will never mend. I only know that the day I walk throught those gates & see you the crack will disappear. Words cannot describe how much you are missed by all of us. Our day will come when we are together again. I love you Christopher with all of my heart. Mom

Kelly Marx

September 23, 2005

Chris -

33 years tomorrow was a very special day to your family and friends. Happy Birthday !!We will all be thinking about you and you family. We miss you so much- you were taken to soon from all of us . Your family is in my prayers everyday. But I know you are looking down on them..Kelly

Vanessa Schmidt

July 19, 2005

Dear Chris,

I know that I never got to meet you first hand but I get to hear about how great you were. I know that this world lost a great man way to early. You would be proud of your family, they are doing a great job of keeping your memory alive. I know that you are up above watching and smiling every time they tell a memory. I wish I could of met you and gotten to have my own memories. Through their stories I feel as though I missed out getting to know a great person. You are missed daily by many people. My prayers go out to your family that they continue the strength to share the memories that they have so that others like me may have an opportunity to realize what a great guy you were.

David Weinberg

July 19, 2005

Dear Svingala Family:

I recently heard of Chris's passing and was heart sunk.Chris and your family are linked to my growing up.So many thoughts and memories have raced through my mind, I'm sorry for your loss, sorry for your pain, your good people and its a shame this happened.My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you and May God Bless you all.

THE MAN WITH A HEART OF GOLD

Joyce Svingala

June 11, 2005

TO MY BELOVED SON "CHRISTOPHER". IT HAS TAKEN ME 7 MONTHS TO WRITE SOMETHING IN THE GUEST BOOK. IT SEEMS LIKE ETERNITY SINCE I HAVE SEEN YOU. I AM ENCLOSING A PICTURE OF YOU WITH "D.J." BECAUSE THIS PICTURE PORTRAYS PART OF WHAT YOU WERE ALL ABOUT. YOUR LOVE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND YOUR NIECES AND NEPHEWS WOULD BE HARD FOR ANYONE TO IMAGINE. YOU HAD THE BIGGEST HEART AND MADE A LOT OF PEOPLE SMILE AND LAUGH. I SAID TO FATHER AT THE WAKE "DO YOU SEE HOW BIG HIS CHEST IS FATHER? THAT IS BECAUSE OF THE HUGE HEART THAT HE HAS. IT IS SO DIFFICULT TO GET THROUGH EACH DAY KNOWING THAT I WON'T SEE YOU COME WALKING THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR OR COME DOWNSTAIRS FROM YOU BEDROOM. I KNOW GOD IS WATCHING OVER YOU UP THERE AND I KNOW YOU WILL GREET ME AT THE GATE SOME DAY. BELIEVING THAT THERE IS A LIFE HEREAFTER IS WHAT REALLY KEEPS ME GOING BECAUSE I KNOW THAT WE WILL BE TOGETHER AGAIN. THE DAY YOU LEFT A PART OF MY HEART WENT WITH YOU. SOME DAY I WILL GET TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN LOOK AT PICTURES OF YOU AND REMEMBER ALL OF THE HAPPY MEMORIES BUT I HAVEN'T REACHED THAT POINT YET. IN CHURCH ON SUNDAY I FEEL AS THOUGH YOU ARE RIGHT THERE NEXT TO ME AND IT IS COMFORTING TO ME. YOU WERE TAKEN FROM US AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE AND I DON'T KNOW WHY. MAY GOD HOLD YOU IN HIS ARMS UNTIL I GET THERE AND THEN I CAN HOLD YOU. AND CHRIS, WHEN I GET THERE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THAT SMILE ON YOUR FACE AND A TWINKLE IN YOUR EYES THAT I LOVE SO MUCH. EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE THE PLEASURE OF HAVING A SON LIKE YOU WHO HAD SO MUCH LOVE TO GIVE AND YOU WEREN'T AFRAID TO GIVE IT OR SHOW IT. ALL MY LOVE HON. UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN...MOM

fred lake

June 8, 2005

hey chris watsaaaaap? sorry its been a while. i threw my first set of shoes the other day, the second one was a ringer. you would have topped me and one better. ufer ha ha. its not going to be the same with you not here with all of us. our son is getting so big and my daughter too will you be thier angel for us please? thanks man. your mom and dad gave andi and i a very good picture of the three of us. its right on the wall by the stairs in our apartment. that was awesome of them to do that, now i know where u got your big heart from, your family. i really really miss you my friend. your best friend fred. can you here me now?? good

Ashley Di Scipio

June 7, 2005

Uncle Christopher,

I miss you so much.. as each day passes by it gets harder to accept the fact that you are gone.. I cannot wait to be with you again, it hasnt been the same. Each day I lay in bed staring at the ceiling with tears running down my face thinking of all the good times we had. I miss you nd ur crackling voice! I pray each night for you hoping you hear me..I love you so much and cannot wait to be with you again

<3Always,

Your God-Daughter

Ashley

Nancy Lake

April 4, 2005

Hi Chris, Well last night was Wrestle Mania and Freddie and I were going to go to Fuller Road House or as we know it now Cheers.. well I was getting ready and immediately thought in my mind "wonder who will be there and my mind went to seeing you" so guess what Fred and I did not go.. could not bear to not see you there having fun with us , playing darts etc.. so we decided to have the match on TV at my house.. yes your right that did not help either cause I saw you at my house sitting between me and Fred.. even left a spot for you.. I am crying right now Chris and your mom gave me pictures of you and I last summer.. oh my heart just breaks .. I miss you soooo much.. miss that smile and fun that you brought to us all and I have the crayon box on my dresser that you and ILA Rose would color at the bowling alley .. you were so good with her and she loves and misses you too.. Well enough of the pity party .. Chris you are in a better place now but does not mean we do not miss you every day of our lives.. Till we meet again .. Nancy

Jacque Benoit (Santore)

April 1, 2005

Chris,

When I heard the news I couldn't believe it. No way I thought, I just saw him at the Areosmith/Kiss concert. I was so sorry to have missed your services. I remember hanging out after the dances from Sandcreek, the keg parties at the high school, softball on thursdays, cards on Fridays at Ronnie's and Grace's. You will be greatly missed. I send your family my deepest prayers and thoughts.

Heather Rowe

March 31, 2005

Hey Chris,

i was just sitting here thinking about you and remembering the last time i saw you was at the great escape. it was a fun day just wish we could have hung out. i miss you very much and miss that we never spent time together. my mom and i went and saw you today. i saw all the easter candy you got. :-) don't eat it all at once or you will get sick.lol well tell bobby grandma & grandpa (orville) i said hi and miss them so much.

Love You

Aunt Sharen Ann Rowe

March 28, 2005

Good morning Christopher. It is the day after Easter, and I'm just sitting at the computer looking for a job that I lost back in October. And I thought I would let you know how much I miss you and love you. And that Father Pat Mentioned your name at Good Friday Mass, which you already knew that. Talk again soon. Bye love ya.

Aunt Sharen Ann

Sharen Ann Rowe

December 28, 2004

I was just sitting here thinking about you and remembering the last christmas we spent together. You were sitting in your mom and dads living room playing Santa and I sat on your lap and you said HO HO HO what would you like for christmas and I told you, then you said want some candy little girl. And we both laughed and laughed. I really miss you, and love you lots. Your Aunt Sharen Ann.

Donna Jean Lounsbury

December 7, 2004

Well Christopher this is the last time that I will be able to sent alittle note on how much Aunt Donna & Uncle Roger especially Wesley & Wendy and Clyde will miss your smiling face, and your hearty laugh. Your an Angel in our eyes.

Frank Bombardier & Brenda Willey

November 26, 2004

The Svingala Family,

We are so sorry for the loss of your son Chris. If there is anything you need please let us know. Our deepest sympathy.

Brenda and Frank

Lisa Levine

November 26, 2004

Chris-I just wanted to make sure that you knew today, on Thanksgiving, how thankful I am to have had you in my life. no day has been the same, and it's not getting any easier, but I am a better person for having known you, and sharing such a wonderful friendship with you. You are in my head and heart every minute of every day, and that will never change. All my heart-Lisa

Joe Svingala

November 15, 2004

I wish I had more time to experience the years to come with you. Your Neice's and Nephew's Graduations from H.S. and college. Their walks down the aisle to meet their future spouses at the pulpit. My 40'th, 50'th and 60'th birthdays. I can go on and on. Celebrating all these events will not be the same with you on my shoulder. I miss you more and more as each day passes and the pain is getting too unbearable to hold in much longer. I Love you bud.

God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I can not change,

the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.

Aunt Sharen Ann Rowe

November 15, 2004

Chris, I was just sitting here thinking about you, and how much I have missed. I was remembering this one time when we were at your Grandmother Kilchers camp. Your were only about 2 years old and you fell off the dock, and I jumped in and cut my foot open and saved you. I wish I was there that Friday morning to save you again, but I wasn't, and now you are gone. I'm am so sorry that we drifted apart. I will miss you terribly. As a lot of other people have said, give Grandma, Grandpa, Uncle George,last but not least My one and only son Robert James the III a GREAT BIG KISS AND HUG. Love you always,

Your Aunt Sharen Ann

Sharon Klein

November 14, 2004

I heard of your loss and wanted to offer my condolences. I remember all of you from your summers you spent on the lake. You are all in my thoughts.

Jodi Endres

November 14, 2004

The Svingalga Family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. May Christopher give you the strength to grieve and guide you thru this life altering experience. God Bless You!

-Endres Family

Janet Murray

November 11, 2004

Tammy,

I was so saddened to hear of the loss of Chris. I know you guys were so close. My heart goes out to you at this time, and I just wanted you to know that you were in my thoughts. Love, Jan

Lisa Levine

November 11, 2004

No day will ever be the same without you. So many years of not a day going by without speaking, how do i continue? you have touched and influenced my life more that words can say. we have seen each other through so many good and bad times, and have shared so many things together,and promises made. Chris, you will always be my soul mate,best friend, and hold the biggest part of my heart. Love Always, Lisa

Freddie and Andrea Lake

November 10, 2004

Chris - you were taken from us way too soon, we are all going to miss you so very much - your laugh, your smile, and the way you touched the lives of everyone you came in contact with. We are really gonna miss you at all of the family functions, picnics, pig roasts, and especially Saint Patty's Day - they will never be the same! We always had so much fun playing darts, horseshoes and just being together, we love you so much Chris!

Joyce, Joe, Tom, Joey, Tammy and families our thoughts and prayers are with you now and forever, and we will always be a family even though Chris is an angel watching over us all from heaven now. We love you all!

Love Freddie and Andrea

P.S. - Chris, you owe me a rematch at darts!

CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW???

SWEEEEET! I Love You Man! Freddie

Heather Rowe

November 10, 2004

Aunt Joyce, Uncle Joe, Tammy, Joey & Family,

I'm so sorry for your lose of christopher. He will be missed by many. The few memories i have of Chris was always happy ones. He was a great guy & I'm going to miss him very much. I just wish i could have knew him better. I hope we all can say in touch because i don't want to miss out on any more memories.

Love ya always,

Heather

P.S Chris tell Grandma, grandpa & Bobby that i love them & miss them very much.

Luva Horton

November 10, 2004

Joe, Joyce, Joey, Tammy and Tommy,

I wish there was a way to take your pain away. My heart brakes for you all. We all have our memories of Chris and always will. If there is anything I can do for you, please let me know and please if any of you need an ear just to listen, don't hesitate to call no matter what time of day or night.

Nancy Lake

November 9, 2004

Joycee, Joe, Tammy and Joey: I have so many fond memories of Chris, Bowling last year, I was undecided about going and Chris would leave me messages at home and on my cell phone and make me laugh.. he was like my own Son .. he watched wrestling with my son Fred and I and was such a sensitive man and friend...he will be missed so much .. My Prayers to the Svingala Family are with you all ...He is a Personality Plus and Chris I miss you already and its only been a few days.. Love to you all NL...

Jodi Haggerty

November 9, 2004

Dear Svingala Family,

We just heard about Chris and we are SO VERY SORRY. We didn't know Chris well, but we did have a chance to hang out with him on a few occasions and he was always extremely nice and very funny. We know he will be greatly missed by you all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.

Sincerely, Jodi & Jeffrey Haggerty

Beech Nut Employees

November 9, 2004

Joe, Joyce and family,

Your brothers and sisters at Local 50 express our condolences to you at the loss of your son. Our prayers are with you.

Keith and Norma Chrisman

November 9, 2004

Joe, Joyce, and Family,

We were saddened to hear of the loss of Christopher. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very difficult time.

Lauri Austin (waldenmaier)

November 9, 2004

Dear svingala family, I am very sorry to hear of your lose. May god be with you in this time of greiving. My deepest prayers are with you and your family.

georgianna pierce

November 9, 2004

so sorry to hear about your loss, my prayers are with you

georgianna pierce

Sheri Berhaupt(Fyvie)

November 8, 2004

I want you to know that our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Svingala family. Chris was such a great friend of mine growing up. We were friends for my whole young childhood and we really always,always had so much fun together,he was the star of the show in my eyes. Very entertaining always,I will never forget those great times as a child growing up with him. HE WILL BE MISSED VERY MUCH BY EVERYONE.I lOVE CHRIS FOREVER!!!!!!!!!

With Love and Prayers,

Sheri Fyvie and Family

Brooke Mahoney

November 8, 2004

Dear Joyce and Family I was so sorry to hear about your son Chris. Please know my heart goes out to you and your family during this sad time and always.

I am thinking about you Joyce.

Love, Brooke

Donna Jean Lounsbury

November 8, 2004

To my nephew. I'll miss your hardy laugh & handsome smile. I remember when you were little how much you liked to play with Janice Fuller when no one would play with her. Since you are in heaven now. Could you give Grandma & Grandpa & Bobby and your Uncle George a big HUG & KISS for me. Love & miss you always

Aunt Donna & Uncle Roger and Clyde & Wendy & Wes.

Redco Foods, Inc. Dean Cristman & Employees

November 8, 2004

The employees of Redco Foods, Inc. are very sorry for your loss. Are thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. If there is anything that we can do, please let us know.

truman&betty groff

November 8, 2004

joe,joyce&family

we're so sorry of your loss.

chris was a good man.our heart go's

out to you all.

sincerly

truman&betty groff

Tracey Stammel

November 8, 2004

Words can't express the sorrow I feel for your family. To know that Chris is in a better place isn't nearly enough. My thought and prayers are with all of you.

Judy Booth

November 7, 2004

Dear Joyce & Family...I can remember our years together at Sysco, and your total devotion to all of your kids. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Chris was a wondeful man,and will be missed by all that knew him. You are all in my prayers..Judy

Ashley Di Scipio

November 7, 2004

My God-Father, Uncle, Friend, Family. You will always be in my heart. You were an important part of my life, and still are. I miss you and love you so much. Always making everyone laugh and smile. Without you here nothing will ever be the same. You will always be remembered, now and forever, as my guardian angel. I Love You.

Your God-Daughter,

Tammy Svingala - DiScipio

November 7, 2004

Confused...Angry...Bleeding heart...never to heal...my baby brother...my best friend...to young to die and take from us. Please come back I need you so much... how do I go on without you... I need you shoulder to cry on... give me a sign PLEASE SOME KIND OF SIGN!!!!!!!!! Hollow inside for the rest of my life no way to heal... no reason to smile...please someone help me understand.. I love you Christopher with all my heart, body and soul. Please help me find the stregth to carry on. I need you to be my guardian angel and carry me from now on.

Love Forever until eternity until we meet again my baby brother,

Your only sister, Tammy

Craig Ruede

November 7, 2004

My deepest prayers are with you the loss of a really great individual. Chris was always one to put a smile on everyones face of whom he was around. He will be missed very much. May God touch all of us as much as Chris touched our hearts.

Laura HIlscher

November 7, 2004

Thanks for always making me laugh and smile

Lindsay Bockis

November 7, 2004

Svingala, I can't believe you were taken so quickly.. It seems like just yesterday you were beating me at pool in mom's basement. You were like one of our many older bro's, and we will never forget you. You will be missed and hopefully you are at peace now. Love,

Linz and Leslie

Liza Scatena

November 7, 2004

Sending my prayers to Christophers family...May he rest peacefully...

Cindy Lu and Billy Hilscher

November 7, 2004

Joe, Joyce, Tammy, Joey and the entire Svingala family,

Christpher will always remain in our hearts. He always made us laugh and smile. He was called to early to be an Angel with God, but may he never be forgotten here on earth.

All our love and sympathy,

Cindy Lu and Billy

Diane Spencer

November 7, 2004

Christopher was a very caring and giving person. Him and Jennifer had the best relationship. They are together now. Our hearts and prayers are with the Svingala family always. Jim, Diane, Keirsten and Kayleigh.

Vicki McCarthy

November 7, 2004

Joe and Joyce,

Words cannot express my sadness at hearing of your son's death.

God be with you all at this time of grief.

You are in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Vicki

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