John Procopio
March 14, 1980 — September 8, 2015
John “Chris” Christopher Procopio
AGE: 35 Formerly of Toms River
John “Chris” Christopher Procopio, 35, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 after a brief illness. Chris is survived by his daughter, Ellie Madison, 1, father and brothers, Wm. C., William and Nicolas Procopio; grandmother, Vivian Brouwer, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly. Chris has gone home to Jesus to rest with his mother, the late Joanne Brouwer Procopio and his grandfather , the late Allen K. Brouwer Jr.
Chris was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 14, 1980. He lived in Toms River NJ and most recently Lancaster, PA. Chris graduated from Toms River HS South in 1998 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard where he was stationed in Massachusetts.
Chris was a charismatic man who made friendships easily and touched the lives of everyone he met with his witty sense of humor and boy-like charm. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and his devotion to God. He will be greatly missed.
The family plans to have 2 memorials, one in South Philly and one in Toms River. The memorial in Toms River will be held at 11am Saturday, Sept. 19 at Mayo Park Pavilion on Bayside Avenue in Beachwood. Luncheon to follow.
AGE: 35 Formerly of Toms River
John “Chris” Christopher Procopio, 35, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015 after a brief illness. Chris is survived by his daughter, Ellie Madison, 1, father and brothers, Wm. C., William and Nicolas Procopio; grandmother, Vivian Brouwer, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly. Chris has gone home to Jesus to rest with his mother, the late Joanne Brouwer Procopio and his grandfather , the late Allen K. Brouwer Jr.
Chris was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 14, 1980. He lived in Toms River NJ and most recently Lancaster, PA. Chris graduated from Toms River HS South in 1998 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard where he was stationed in Massachusetts.
Chris was a charismatic man who made friendships easily and touched the lives of everyone he met with his witty sense of humor and boy-like charm. He will be remembered for his love of the outdoors and his devotion to God. He will be greatly missed.
The family plans to have 2 memorials, one in South Philly and one in Toms River. The memorial in Toms River will be held at 11am Saturday, Sept. 19 at Mayo Park Pavilion on Bayside Avenue in Beachwood. Luncheon to follow.
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