IRONDEQUOIT- Christopher S. Champion, 32, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.
Chris is predeceased by his grandparents, Charles and Grace Champion, and John and Arline Lynch, his father, Charles "Spencer" Champion , his uncle, John Mahoney, and aunt, Margaret Lynch.
He is survived by his mother, Laurie Champion, his brother, Charles (Jessica) Champion, his sister, Heather (Josh von Rathonyi) his nephew and godson, Braxton Champion, his uncle John Lynch, his aunt, Cyndy Champion, and many cousins.
Chris was a life member of the Sea Breeze Volunteer Fire Department, a 15 year member for the Indians Drill Team Racing, and 1st Vice President of the WNY Drill Team Captains Association.
Chris loved the Buffalo Bills, golfing, learning the guitar, brewing beer and wine, and making insane hot sauces. He was also a big WWII enthusiast.
When Chris wasn't fighting fires, or jumping off a truck with a nozzle in his hand, in his time off he was a forklift driver for the Genesee Brewery where he proudly and tirelessly worked to make sure there was an ample supply of his beloved Cream Ale for himself and the masses.
Chris was a kind spirit who loved everybody, and everyone loved him for his generosity, his knowledge of things he loved, his quirky antics, and his many catchphrases…
"Go Bills!"
"Why do you hate me?!"
And his all time favorite…
"UGGGHHH!!!!"
Chris was a loving son, brother, uncle, and fierce friend who will be terribly missed by so many.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Sea Breeze Indians Drill Team, or the Sea Breeze Volunteer Fire Association in his memory.
A memorial service will be held at the Seabreeze Fire House, 4657 Culver Rd, Rochester, NY 14622, on Saturday, September 24, 2022 from 2pm-8pm to continue celebrating his life.