Christina Michelle Pulver, 53, passed away peacefully, January 30, 2026. She was surrounded by love and leaves a legacy of faith, joy, and deep devotion to family. A radiant presence in every life she touched, Christina will be remembered for her warmth, strength, and the light she brought into every room.
Christina was born on July 31, 1972 to Tim and Sharon Grady, and from the very beginning, Christina lived with an open heart and a joyful spirit that defined her life. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing from California State University, Chico, where she also played collegiate volleyball – a sport that would remain an important part of her life for many years. Christina brought the same passion and commitment she showed on the court into everything she did.
In 1995, Christina attended the Medjugorje Peace Conference in Irvine, California, where she met Bill and Phyllis Pulver. At the end of the weekend, Bill showed her a family portrait of their fifteen children and confidently told her, “You’re going to marry my son, Peter.” Christina gave him her phone number, which he passed along – and soon after, Peter called. Ten months later, they were engaged, and on June 21, 1997, Christina and Peter were married, beginning a beautiful life together grounded in love, faith, and partnership.
Christina and Peter were blessed with three incredible children: Elizabeth, Madelyn, and William. Being a mother was Christina’s greatest joy and calling. After a brief career in sales, she devoted herself fully to raising her children, a decision she considered one of the greatest gifts of her life.
As her children grew, Christina returned to work in ways that reflected her passions and talents. She served as a coach and Director of Operations for a Southern California volleyball club, mentoring young athletes with care and enthusiasm, before later transitioning into medical device sales, where she again found success through her intelligence, dedication, and genuine care for others.
Christina was passionate in all that she did, but what set her apart was how she made people feel. She had a rare gift for making everyone feel seen, valued, and special. Many friends described her simply as their “sunshine.” Her joy was contagious, her kindness effortless, and her love unwavering.
Christina is survived by her devoted husband, Peter; her beloved children, Elizabeth Pulver-Trybulski (Jake Trybulski), Madelyn Weatherhead (Josh Weatherhead), and William Pulver; her parents; her twin sister, Theresa Wilson (Clyde Wilson) and their family; Peter’s fourteen siblings and their spouses; and many Pulver, Grady, and Reid aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.
She gave her all to being an extraordinary wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin, friend, and co-worker.
Though her physical presence is no longer with us, Christina’s love remains – woven into the lives she shaped, the faith she shared, and the countless hearts she touched. Her legacy is one of love freely given, joy fully lived, and faith deeply rooted.
A wake and rosary will be held on Friday, February 6th from 4-7pm at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Avenue, in Northvale. A funeral mass will be held at Our Lady of Victories Roman Catholic Church, 150 Harriot Ave, Harrington Park, on Saturday, February 7th , at 10 a.m.
The Funeral Mass can be viewed via livestream: https://youtube.com/live/TXmG9lAo_JM?feature=share
If you would like to make a charitable contribution in Christina’s name, the family suggests The Glioblastoma Foundation. Donations can be made online at: Glioblastoma Foundation –
Christina Pulver
My heart breaks to hear Christina has passed. She leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love for her family and her amazing faith. Christina you will be missed dearly by many. Thank you for the fun and beautiful memories you leave behind. Rest now my friend. With love from Ken and Wendy Jackson and family.
I am saddened to hear of Christina’s passing. She was such a kind soul when we worked together during my time in the medical device field. While I may not have known her long, her kindness and words of encouragement are something I will remember. Rest in Peace. I will be thinking of the family.
Sending all the love. She was always so positive and peaceful. God be with you all.
I am devastated. I was Christinas’s volleyball coach in high school. Christina played hard, was great a teammate and even a better person. She was certainly one of my favorites.
My condolences to the entire family.
My deepest love, prayers, and condolences go to the entire family. Christina and Theresa were two of my earliest friends I had met after moving to California at the age of 10. We were in 5th grade at the time and continued through high school together. Tim was my youth group leader as well as we all attend St. Killian’s together. Their home was always filled with acceptance, love, and care. My heart is with you all.
Sending our love, prayers and deepest condolences to the family on the passing of Christina. We had the privilege to met her thru The McGuire’s Family and
we know how loved she was by everyone and what a beautiful and special human being she was.
May she rest in peace !
Christina touched my life with her warmth, joy for life and love for people. She always made me laugh out loud with her quick wit and sense of humor. I am sending love to your entire family. I am praying that you feel God’s loving presence in ways that comfort you.
My heart is broken. Christina had the rare gift of being both incredibly funny and unbelievably sweet. I feel so lucky to have known her, and I’ll carry her laughter with me always.
Sad to hear of Christina’s passing. She was strong, positive and beautiful! May her legacy live on to those she touched. Rest in peace
I’m so very sorry for your the loss of your wife and mother. My deepest condolences and prayers to the Pulver family! Christina was a beautiful person and loved everybody. She will be missed by all who knew her.
I will miss her as a friend and family. God bless you all during difficult time. Love you all!
I am so grieved to hear about your loss. I worked with Christina in PTA 20 years ago and I will forever remember her as a wonderful friend, a great support, and one who reflected the light of God in all she did. May God be with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Christina was a beautiful person inside and out. She was kind, patient, loving. My family will be sending our prayers and condolences to her family. Knowing her beautiful soul is in heaven with our Lord father i am sure is a relief to those around her and love her that there will no longer be a fight or pain. She was strong and her memory will live on as strong.
So many hearts forever broken. Such a beautiful soul; taken way too soon. Our Love to Peter and the kids.
C&J
This is such a beautiful eulogy. Christina‘s life was like a priceless piece of art, so perfectly created.
This is a testament that every life God gives is a gift, and my family and I are so blessed to have shared in even just a small part of Christina‘s precious life.
In the late 1980’s, as a teenager, I joined Tim’s church choir, playing violin. He had two adorable young daughters who were the sweetest children I’d ever met! Each week, I would go to the Grady’s home for rehearsal. On Sundays, Christina, her mom Sharon and sister Teresa were always sitting close to the choir loft, along with my parents. They were our biggest fans, singing along to our music. Christina was such a lovely person. Always positive, full of compliments and it was an absolute pleasure to be in her presence. I enjoyed watching her and her sister grow up. Many years later, I was honored to play her wedding , and most recently, Elizabeth’s wedding. Two highlights of my music career, playing for them alongside Tim! The Grady family was a very wonderful part of my youth, and I have been honored to be part of important milestones in their lives. I will always keep Christina and these memories close to my heart. I send my heartfelt condolences to all of her family and to those who loved her. May she rest in eternal peace
Christina was a rare gem. She was funny, thoughtful, kind and sweet. We met through work but I felt like I had known her forever. I will never forget the fond memories I have of her and the silly things we did together! I will never forget her laugh and will carry it with me. I wish her family peaceful healing and love. I feel lucky to have known her.
Christina did indeed have a way of making everyone feel appreciated and valued. I admired Christina’s dedication to her family and her work ethic. She shared valuable life advice and many laughs with me. Christina will be greatly missed.
Christina and your whole family are a true testament to what it is like to truly walk through life with faith and Gods grace. I have known Theresa and Christina since our days at Chico State and then was best friends and roommates with Theresa through graduate school.. Christina has always been so positive and loving.. watching the connection she has always had as a Sister and Daughter then as a wife and Mother has been a true inspiration.. She has inspired my entire family throughout her journey and we are forever changed because of her.. We will continue to honor her in the way we all continue our lives and our Faith has only grown stronger because of her.. We are sending love to each and every one of you! We are praying for all of you..
My heartfelt condolences Peter , Elizabeth. Madelyn and William. We were all so blessed to have had Christina in our lives! She was one of the loveliest and kindest people I have ever known. She will always be watching over us, and sending her love but now from heaven. Love you all!!
Love and prayers will continue.
I did not know Christina at all, but I had her son Will in my Algebra 2 class at NVOT in his junior year. After reading all of these comments about Christina, it is clear that to know Will was to know his mother. Her amazing characteristic traits, morals, values, and love of family clearly live on in her precious son Will, who we all loved when he walked the halls of NVOT. My heart breaks for you Will. Your mother will forever be with you in your heart and your spirit and your mind and your memories. Take all that she gave you and carry it forward in your life and in all that you do and in any future family that you have. I lost my mother who was my best friend and even though you never forget, you learn to live through the grief, with the grief, and have it take its proper place in your life in a beautiful memory that lives alive in your heart every single day. We are never the same person when we lose someone that important in our lives, but take everything your mother gave you, taught you, shared with you, and treasure it in your heart forever and share it with all those around you. I am so so sorry for your loss. I’m always here for you Will. Love, your Math Mom, Mrs. Bonafede
My most sincere and heartfelt condolences, Peter, Elizabeth, Madelyn and William- I had the pleasure of working alongside your Mum for many years, and her enthusiasm, passion and warmth were infectious. A true industry leader- she was a wonderful inspiration to me. She often took them time to ask about my family, my Son and my partner and we had many laughs along the way. With one smile, she could warm your soul. She spoke so excitedly about upcoming engagements and family weddings, she truly embodied Family being her purpose. and I am so deeply saddened by your loss and I will send thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With all my Love, Bella
So sorry to hear of Christina’s passing. I knew her through work, and even though she and I didn’t work at the same company, she never hesitated to help me, expecting absolutely nothing in return. Just wanted to send my condolences to her family and children.
To The Pulver’s ~
Our deepest condolences on such a devastating loss of such an amazing person who will be missed. Taken way too soon but in the arms of Jesus is such a blessing.
Christina was a beautiful person inside and out. I see so much of her kind spirit & radiant light in her children. What a wonderful legacy. May God bring you comfort in your grief and fill your heart with loving joyful memories to keep her with you always.
Although I didn’t know Christina personally, I came to know her through her friend, Jen, and the many stories of their creativity, friendship, and years spent building a business and families together. Christina’s influence is still felt today, and it’s clear her life and spirit left a lasting legacy. My deepest condolences to her family and loved ones.
We are heartbroken over the loss of Christina and send our deepest condolences. Our girls did faith formation together in our homes, and we were neighbors during a special time when our children were little. I cherished watching them grow and become the wonderful adults they are today. Christina’s gentle and loving spirit will always live on through her children. She will be greatly missed by everyone whose life she touched. May God bless her beautiful soul, and may your family find comfort in His love and in the many memories you hold close.