 Christopher "Chris" Henry Dziura |
passed away unexpectedly on Sunday (August 9, 2009). He was the loving husband of Whitney Perrine-Dziura. Born October 3, 1981 in Fletcher, NC & was the son of Richard A. and Sue Ann (Schmidt) Dziura. Christopher grew up in Plainville surrounded by his family and friends. His dedication to his community was shown in his achievement of Eagle Scout as member of the Boy Scouts of America and his years as an adult leader of Troop 76 in Plainville. Chris' savvy for computers allowed him the opportunity to start a career doing data management as an employee for Ultimate Wireforms in Bristol. Outside of the office his family was the most important part of his life. He married the love of his life Whitney in May 2009 and celebrated that marriage during their honeymoon in Mexico. They enjoyed ballroom dancing and shared their steps during the wedding. For Chris and Whitney, music was also an integral part of their lives. Together they were in the choir at St. John's Episcopal Church. Chris also was a former member of the Bristol Choral Society and a current member of the Valley Chordsmen – Barber Shop Chorus. Chris will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Besides his beloved wife Whitney and his parents, he leaves his brother, David Dziura of Aspen, CO; his maternal grandparent, Marion Schmidt; paternal grandparent, Walter Dziura and his wife Therese; paternal great-grandparent, Germaine Perron; mother-in-law, Carolyn Perrine of West Virginia; father-in-law, Terry Perrine of Mississippi; and his extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services to celebrate Chris' life will be held on Friday, August 14, at 10 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 679 Farmington Ave, West Hartford. All are invited to meet directly at the church. Burial will be held following the services at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, August 13, from 4-8 p.m. at Bailey Funeral, 48 Broad St., Plainville. Memorial contributions can be made in Chris' memory to The Boy Scouts of America, Connecticut Rivers Council, 60 Darlin St., East Hartford, CT 06128 and the Plainville Community Food Pantry, Inc., 54 South Canal, P.O. Box 233, Plainville, CT 06062. For directions and online condolences, Please visit www.bailey-funeralhome.com |