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CHRISTOPHER JOHN DIDAS
HORNELL-Christopher John Didas, 49, of Hornell, passed away late Saturday evening (June 2, 2012) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
Born in Hornell on March 2, 1963, he was a son of Gerald and Peggy Amphlett Didas of Hornell, who survives.
A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1981, Chris proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1990 in active and reserves duty; serving five years with the Military Police and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was the recipient of the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal (twice), the NOC Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Expert Badge M16 Rifle, the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Assault Badge and the Freedom Team Salute Commendation.
He resided in Bradenton, Fla. for about 20 years where he was employed as a police officer with the Bradenton Police Dept. where he received many commendations
Chris returned to Hornell in 2003 and also resided in Dansville for several years.
A communicant of St. Ann's Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Hornell, he was also a member of the Dansville American Legion Post and the Finger Lakes Chapter of ABATE of New York.
He loved law enforcement and after returning to Hornell he would often volunteer for security details with the Steuben County Sheriffs Dept. Chris was also an avid Harley Davidson fan.
Besides his parents; his family includes his three children, Jeffrey Didas Tremarco (Valorie Sarah); Jonathan Didas and Kristina Didas all of Bradenton, Fla.; his three grandchildren, Chloe Domion, Layla Tremarco and Nicholas Didas; his former wives Annette "Toni" Didas of Bradenton, Fla. and Debra Didas of Dansville; his three brothers, Gerald Didas, Jr. (Kim Sanford) of Hornell, Gary Didas of Avoca, William Didas (Tangy Fernandes) of Hornell and Steven (Andrea) Didas of Bath; his two sisters, Michelle Sorentino and Maryann (Michael) Kays all of Hornell; also several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Veronica Amphlett and his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Mary Didas.
There will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann's Church in Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in his memory at 11 a.m. Saturday, followed by military honors.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., Suite 2D, Watertown, MA 02472. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the church.
Obituary
(contributed by: Greg Hetzler, 11 Oct 2014)
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SGT, US ARMY
CHRISTOPHER JOHN DIDAS
HORNELL-Christopher John Didas, 49, of Hornell, passed away late Saturday evening (June 2, 2012) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
Born in Hornell on March 2, 1963, he was a son of Gerald and Peggy Amphlett Didas of Hornell, who survives.
A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1981, Chris proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1990 in active and reserves duty; serving five years with the Military Police and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was the recipient of the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal (twice), the NOC Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Expert Badge M16 Rifle, the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Assault Badge and the Freedom Team Salute Commendation.
He resided in Bradenton, Fla. for about 20 years where he was employed as a police officer with the Bradenton Police Dept. where he received many commendations
Chris returned to Hornell in 2003 and also resided in Dansville for several years.
A communicant of St. Ann's Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Hornell, he was also a member of the Dansville American Legion Post and the Finger Lakes Chapter of ABATE of New York.
He loved law enforcement and after returning to Hornell he would often volunteer for security details with the Steuben County Sheriffs Dept. Chris was also an avid Harley Davidson fan.
Besides his parents; his family includes his three children, Jeffrey Didas Tremarco (Valorie Sarah); Jonathan Didas and Kristina Didas all of Bradenton, Fla.; his three grandchildren, Chloe Domion, Layla Tremarco and Nicholas Didas; his former wives Annette "Toni" Didas of Bradenton, Fla. and Debra Didas of Dansville; his three brothers, Gerald Didas, Jr. (Kim Sanford) of Hornell, Gary Didas of Avoca, William Didas (Tangy Fernandes) of Hornell and Steven (Andrea) Didas of Bath; his two sisters, Michelle Sorentino and Maryann (Michael) Kays all of Hornell; also several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Veronica Amphlett and his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Mary Didas.
There will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann's Church in Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in his memory at 11 a.m. Saturday, followed by military honors.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., Suite 2D, Watertown, MA 02472. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the church.
Obituary
(contributed by: Greg Hetzler, 11 Oct 2014)
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SGT, US ARMY
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CHRISTOPHER JOHN DIDAS
HORNELL-Christopher John Didas, 49, of Hornell, passed away late Saturday evening (June 2, 2012) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
Born in Hornell on March 2, 1963, he was a son of Gerald and Peggy Amphlett Didas of Hornell, who survives.
A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1981, Chris proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1990 in active and reserves duty; serving five years with the Military Police and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was the recipient of the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal (twice), the NOC Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Expert Badge M16 Rifle, the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Assault Badge and the Freedom Team Salute Commendation.
He resided in Bradenton, Fla. for about 20 years where he was employed as a police officer with the Bradenton Police Dept. where he received many commendations
Chris returned to Hornell in 2003 and also resided in Dansville for several years.
A communicant of St. Ann's Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Hornell, he was also a member of the Dansville American Legion Post and the Finger Lakes Chapter of ABATE of New York.
He loved law enforcement and after returning to Hornell he would often volunteer for security details with the Steuben County Sheriffs Dept. Chris was also an avid Harley Davidson fan.
Besides his parents; his family includes his three children, Jeffrey Didas Tremarco (Valorie Sarah); Jonathan Didas and Kristina Didas all of Bradenton, Fla.; his three grandchildren, Chloe Domion, Layla Tremarco and Nicholas Didas; his former wives Annette "Toni" Didas of Bradenton, Fla. and Debra Didas of Dansville; his three brothers, Gerald Didas, Jr. (Kim Sanford) of Hornell, Gary Didas of Avoca, William Didas (Tangy Fernandes) of Hornell and Steven (Andrea) Didas of Bath; his two sisters, Michelle Sorentino and Maryann (Michael) Kays all of Hornell; also several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Veronica Amphlett and his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Mary Didas.
There will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann's Church in Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in his memory at 11 a.m. Saturday, followed by military honors.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., Suite 2D, Watertown, MA 02472. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the church.
Obituary
(contributed by: Greg Hetzler, 11 Oct 2014)
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SGT, US ARMY
CHRISTOPHER JOHN DIDAS
HORNELL-Christopher John Didas, 49, of Hornell, passed away late Saturday evening (June 2, 2012) at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pa.
Born in Hornell on March 2, 1963, he was a son of Gerald and Peggy Amphlett Didas of Hornell, who survives.
A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1981, Chris proudly served his country with the U.S. Army from 1981 to 1990 in active and reserves duty; serving five years with the Military Police and was honorably discharged as a Sergeant. He was the recipient of the Overseas Service Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal (twice), the NOC Professional Development Ribbon, the Army Service Ribbon, the Expert Badge M16 Rifle, the Army Commendation Medal, the Air Assault Badge and the Freedom Team Salute Commendation.
He resided in Bradenton, Fla. for about 20 years where he was employed as a police officer with the Bradenton Police Dept. where he received many commendations
Chris returned to Hornell in 2003 and also resided in Dansville for several years.
A communicant of St. Ann's Church of Our Lady of the Valley Parish in Hornell, he was also a member of the Dansville American Legion Post and the Finger Lakes Chapter of ABATE of New York.
He loved law enforcement and after returning to Hornell he would often volunteer for security details with the Steuben County Sheriffs Dept. Chris was also an avid Harley Davidson fan.
Besides his parents; his family includes his three children, Jeffrey Didas Tremarco (Valorie Sarah); Jonathan Didas and Kristina Didas all of Bradenton, Fla.; his three grandchildren, Chloe Domion, Layla Tremarco and Nicholas Didas; his former wives Annette "Toni" Didas of Bradenton, Fla. and Debra Didas of Dansville; his three brothers, Gerald Didas, Jr. (Kim Sanford) of Hornell, Gary Didas of Avoca, William Didas (Tangy Fernandes) of Hornell and Steven (Andrea) Didas of Bath; his two sisters, Michelle Sorentino and Maryann (Michael) Kays all of Hornell; also several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Veronica Amphlett and his paternal grandparents, Arthur and Mary Didas.
There will be no calling hours. Friends are invited to meet his family at St. Ann's Church in Hornell where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in his memory at 11 a.m. Saturday, followed by military honors.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown St., Suite 2D, Watertown, MA 02472. Envelopes for memorial contributions will be available at the church.
Obituary
(contributed by: Greg Hetzler, 11 Oct 2014)
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