It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Edward Tietjen at the age of 62 after a ten-year battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife Gina (new Gianfrancesco), his beloved daughter Vanessa Lynne, his two devoted brothers Brian Tietjen and wife Joanne and Michael Tietjen and wife Mary and cherished sister Kathleen Fry and husband Kevin and all his dear nieces and nephews, Michael Jr., Elysia, Jessica, Brian Jr., Owen, Teagan, Declan, and Eamon as well as his great nieces and nephews, Marilyn, Gerard, Evelyn, John, and Juliette. He is also survived by his loving in-laws and many cherished relatives and friends.
Chris was a passionate fan of The Beatles, finding joy and solace in their music throughout his life. He will always be remembered for his compassionate and caring nature, his infectious laugh, BIG hugs, and genuine smile that filled your heart. He was a true warrior who inspired all of those around him and knew the meaning of unconditional love and friendship.
He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Visiting hours to celebrate his life will be at Pizzi Funeral Home in Northvale, NJ on Wednesday, August 7 from 4-8pm. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, August 8 at St. Anthony’s Church in Northvale, NJ at 11:00am.
The funeral mass can be viewed through the livestream link below:
https://boxcast.tv/view/christopher-edward-tietjen-funeral-mass-xgngsbtuzkymqledihcy
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in his memory to: the John Theurer Cancer Center, Hackensack Meridian Hospital via
http://give.hackensackmeridianhealth.org
May his soul rest in peace and his memory live on in the hearts of those who loved him and in Chris’ own words, “All you need is love”.