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CHRISTOPHER STEPHEN MANCINI
Born: Nov 22, 1961
Date of Passing: Mar 26, 2012
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCHRISTOPHER STEPHEN MANCINI November 22, 1961 - March 26, 2012 It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of our dear son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend on March 26, 2012 in Vancouver, BC. He is predeceased by his mother Lynne Mancini in 2002. He will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by his father, Victor; his sisters Angela (Peter), Lisa (Emre), Teresa, and Dianna (Dave). He also leaves to mourn his nieces and nephews Alysha, Brittany, Jiwan, Shelan, Carson; great-nephew Jayden; Uncle Frank; Uncle Don (Marg); Auntie Cheryl (Gordie), Tracey (Kevin) and Derek. Chris will be deeply missed by many good friends especially his lifelong friend Mike Bridges who was like a brother and member of the family. Chris displayed musical talent from an early age playing the drums first and then demonstrating amazing talent on the piano despite never learning how to read music! He was always willing to show off his talents; he was a performer! Chris graduated from Tec Voc High School and moved into a career in Audio Electronics as a result of his love of music. He started out in a basement record department where he was truly an expert at all types of music and quickly Advanced into more high end marketing and sales. Chris excelled at what he did and earned many honours over the years. He was hard working and dedicated. Chris moved to Vancouver in 1995 and the city quickly became home . He went back to business school and continued to excel at his job. Chris loved to travel! Thailand became a favourite destination and he made many friends who he still kept in touch with! Chris even started a Thai Import-Export business! He was a true businessman! As mom always said, Life may not be the party we asked for but keep on dancing. Chris, mom is waiting for you! Rest in peace, Jacamole . We love you! We would like to give special thanks to Michelle at Kearney's Funeral Home, and Yana and Kevin for their compassion and kindness during this difficult time. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.kearneysfs.com A memorial service will be held at the First Unitarian Universalist Church, 603 Wellington Cres., Friday, April 20 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 14, 2012
Condolences & Memories (16 entries)
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Chris and I both worked at Advance in Winnipeg, a time in the 1980s. We did lots of partying together with my mom and dad and his mom and dad. Lin and Nora or Vick and Arthur would have these lavish dinner parties. Chris and I did some musical events together. He met my wife in Vancouver in 2004 where we live, as he moved out to Vancouver. What great times together, priceless. I look at all the pictures of us and our family to this day, miss ya buddy - Posted by: brian polson ( friend) on: Apr 16, 2022
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Loved working with Chris at Advance. I remember when he went to the Lucas Ranch for his THX certification. Great Smile and Laugh :) God Bless and hope you are showing them how to party in heaven ! - Posted by: Vern Gall (Coworker Advance Electronics) on: Sep 24, 2013
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I went to Queenston school with Chris and we were in the same class. My deepest sympathy to his family. I lived in Los Angeles for 30 years...now South Carolina. A classmate forwarded a picture of all of us. I remember how talented Chris was, and feel the pain of his passing with his family and closest of friends. RIP Chris! God Bless! - Posted by: Marla Hurtig (Friend) on: Jul 06, 2013
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I was in grade 4/5 with Chris (1970/71) at Queenston School. That year, we pretended we were "The Partridge Family Band" and he was good on the drums back then; we practiced in his basement after school. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. - Posted by: Lisa Lievre (elementary school friend) on: Jun 09, 2013
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Just miss you so much my friend. Miss your Broadway approach to life. Thanks for introducing me to Liza and Frank. Will miss our crazy free style dancing a la jazz and lindyhop. Almost killed ourselves a few times. Love you and miss you. Thanks for the great arguments and ultimately clinking on agreeing to disagree. I just heard Daniel my Brother form SEJ and completely teased up and I hope you are happy and rocking it my friend Love you - Posted by: Leta lklann (Friend) on: Apr 02, 2013
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I am just so terribly sad to discover that Chris had passed away. I went to write a Happy Birthday greeting on facebook, and for some reason thought I would google him to see if I could find out what he has been up to since I talked to him last about a year ago when I was in Vancouver for Christmas. I came to discover that he had passed away and I am just so terribly saddened by this. He was a great friend for a long time. We used to just have fun hanging out and being silly. I hope he knows how much he is missed, and I hope that there is a big party in Heaven and that he is in the center of it all. I will miss you Chris! - Posted by: Mark Garrison (Friend) on: Nov 21, 2012
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I'm sincerely sorry for your loss!!! When we were kids growing up on Niagara Street in Winnipeg, I always enjoyed playing with Chris because he was friendly, kind, generous, and... a heck of a lot of fun! My heartfelt condolences, Corinne Stuart MacGregor - Posted by: Corinne Stuart MacGregor (Former 367 Niagara Street next-door neighbour) on: Nov 02, 2012
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Deepest Sympathy to the Mancini Family, you gave us a wonderful friend, and he will be sadly missed. Chris was alway full of fun. So sorry you had to fly so soon. Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Sharon (friend/co-worker) on: Apr 27, 2012
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Chris was our friend and coworker when we worked at Advance in the early '80s. We will always remember him for his gentle manner, infectious and signature laugh along with his love for life. We shared good times and great memories. RIP Chris you will be missed. xo - Posted by: Marks family (Friends and former coworkers) on: Apr 27, 2012
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You don’t meet too many friends in your lifetime; maybe one or two if you are lucky, but Chris was one of them. Chris was creative, smart, funny, and most of all a very good friend. I just want to tell you how I met Chris. I believe it happened around 1981/1982. Me and a whole bunch of friends were partying at Beaconia Beach cabin and dancing outdoors to 80’s music. Sorry, but it sounded good at the time. What I remember from that evening is that Chris + Mike, and a couple other guys walk to the back yard to the sound of “sweet dreams are made of this”, Chris says “you guys are playing some great tunes!” That evening and from there on we completely click on and started hanging around. I shared same interest with Chris in music, tennis, and never ending conversations about life. I love you Chris. You definitely made my life very special in Canada. I hope you are in better place Jacamole George - Posted by: george (friend) on: Apr 23, 2012
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I worked with Chris at Advance Electronics in the 80's. He was a wonderful person and had a great sense of humour. I love his laugh, it was contagious! He will be missed. - Posted by: Don Clarke (co-worker) on: Apr 22, 2012
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Chris, Lynne and David are having quite the party. - Posted by: Newman (Friend) on: Apr 20, 2012
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I went to junior high school with Chris and will always remember his cheeky laugh. The last time I saw Chris was in 1999 when Linda came to Vancouver and the 3 of us went out for the evening... we drank, danced and laughed ourselves silly.... rest in peace Chris and keep em laughing! - Posted by: Marie (school mate) on: Apr 18, 2012
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Our family was truly saddened to hear of Chris' passing. We well understand the pain your family must be feeling to lose a son and brother at such a young age. We know that you will keep in your hearts warm memories of Chris. Very best wishes, Ruth Vogt-Emerick, Kathy, Paul and Karen - Posted by: Ruth Vogt-Emerick (Former Neighbour on Niagara Street ) on: Apr 16, 2012
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Dear Cousin Vic and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Christopher's passing. I can only imagine the pain and sorrow you are all going through. You are all in my thoughts! If there is anything I can do, please don't hesitate to contact me. Best Regards, Frankie Stephen - Posted by: Frankie Stephen (Cousin / Rose Cancilla's son.) on: Apr 14, 2012
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Sorry to hear of Chris' passing and wishing you comfort at this difficult time. love Cathy - Posted by: cathy keenan(mencini) (cousin) on: Apr 14, 2012