Sept. 22, 1926 – November 8, 2018

Chris passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, November 8, 2018 at the age of 92 years. He was born on September 22, 1926 in Fragneto Monforte, Benevento, Italy. He lived a hard life and grew up during the war years with his mother, Maria, and younger brother, Antonio, by his side.

While in Italy, Chris married Teresa Corbo on November 30th, 1946 and had 3 children, Pina, Mario and Nina. In 1955, leaving his wife and 3 young children behind, Chris followed his brother to Canada in search of a better life. He found work with C.P. Rail in Albert Canyon, just outside of Revelstoke. Once settled he brought his young family over to join him. The family grew by two more sons, Antonio (Tony) and Fernando (Fred). With the entire family now in Canada, his mother, Maria, moved from Italy to join the growing families already here.

In 1960 Chris moved his family to Kamloops where he continued with CP Rail. In 1967 he worked as a custodian with the Kamloops School District until his retirement in 1991, at the age of 64.

Chris’ was a hard worker, providing for his family, and always there to lend a hand with cement work and home building; even building 3 homes for himself. His favorite past time was gardening, and he was famous for his large garlic braids. He enjoyed making his own wine and prosciutto. In his later years he had much enjoyment riding his scooter around town with fellow retirees.

Chris was predeceased by his wife Teresa in 1986, mother Maria in 1992, brother Antonio in 2012 and grandson Curtis in 1985.

Chris is survived by his five children and families: Nina (Frank) Marchese; Fred (Linda) Iadarola; Pina (Joe) Mazzei; Tony (Jill) Iadarola; Mario (Bernice) Iadarola. Fourteen grandchildren, Laura (Jeff) Harbottle, Frankie (Preety) Marchese, Teresa (John) Harper; Stephan, Eric, Jenna (Bryce) & Melissa Iadarola; Tony (Vera) Mazzei; Shane (Kristin), Michelle & Taryn Iadarola; Christopher, Cynthia & Matthew (Wendy) Iadarola; and six great-grandchildren, Johnny Harper, Lalayna, Kliya & Kye Harbottle; Isabella & Giuseppe Mazzei, and Stella Iadarola.

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (635 Tranquille Road) in Kamloops on Friday, November 16, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

Condolences may be expressed at www.schoeningfuneralservice.com

• Date : 2018-11-10
• Location : Kamloops, B.C.