Wednesday October 9 2019
Obituary of Chris J. Gibides Chris J. Gibides, 49, of East Syracuse, found glorious and eternal peace when he passed on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 in North Carolina. He spent the final six weeks of his life there, being cared for by his sister Susan and her husband Dan. Chris died from late stage cancer, which had gone undiagnosed until recently. Chris was the youngest of five children born to Nicholas and Dorothy (McClusky) Gibides. He was raised on LaFayette Road in Jamesville, and attended LaFayette Public Schools. After exploring his options as a young adult, as one does to foster independence, he settled in the neighborhood of Eastwood. There he found a family of friends with whom he developed lifelong relationships. Chris was gratified by working in the trades, most recently as a pipefitter, a job he regretted being too ill to continue. Chris is survived by his father, Nicholas, of Lakewood, siblings Karen of Massachusetts, Susan of North Carolina, Nicholas of Texas, and Daniel of North Carolina, as well as their spouses, children, and grandchildren. He is also survived by his aunts Frances Scouten and Jane Dyer , uncle Richard McClusky, and numerous cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Dorothy, in 2012. We are enormously grateful to Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC, and Dr. Gennady Bratslavsky, and his team, (especially Kimberly), at SUNY Upstate. The care, medical expertise, support, and compassion they provided to Chris and his family was invaluable. Family and friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, October 17, from 2 – 4pm at Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home, 4612 S. Salina St. Syracuse. A funeral service will follow at 4:00pm. Please also attend a celebration of Chris’ life after the service, details to follow. To send flowers to the family of Chris Gibides, please visit Tribute Store
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Chris J Gibides Wednesday October 9 2019.
Ballweg & Lunsford Funeral Home
Death notice for the town of: Lafayette, state: New York
Nick….I’m so sorry for your loss.. it’s so hard to lose a child no matter our or their age. You and your family are in my prayers. Peace be with you. Ellie Pagano at Snowbirds Apartments