Christopher Aloysius Laverty
Died: Jun 28, 2018
Chris was born at a young age in Denville, NJ. He spent his first five years in Dover before the family moved to Hackettstown. Growing up the youngest of six children born to Jack and Ruth (Farrell) Laverty, Chris displayed his artistic talents by playing saxophone in the band, performing in plays, and singing in the chorus. His interest in macrame resulted in countless ‘projects’ sharing our home.
Chris graduated from Hackettstown High School in 1984. He spent his junior year as an exchange student in Rio de Janeiro, and mastered Brazilian Portuguese within three months. That’s where his journey as a polyglot began. Studying at Virginia Tech, he added Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Greek to his growing list of languages acquired. While at Virginia Tech, Chris was a member of The New Virginians, singing and dancing for audiences up and down the east coast.
His first “real” job took him to Spain, teaching English to local businessmen ahead of the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona. Subsequent stops in his professional career took him to Germany, Malaysia, Indonesia, Austria and Poland. From these bases, he travelled extensively, and added Catalan, German, Viennese and Polish to his collection of lingual proficiencies.
In addition to his parents, Chris is survived by his siblings: Robin, JT (Cheryl), Timothy, William (Melissa) and Lynn Ann (John). Chris enjoyed spending time with friends and family, especially his nieces and nephews: Liam, Ava, Trystam, Kristine, Kevin, Chris, Maia, Sara, Jack, Leah and Mark, and great nephew Logan.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home. Special thanks to Ann Edwards, the staff at Hackettstown Hospital, and Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.
Leb wohl!
Condolences:
Vladimir Damjanovic
#32
March 2nd, 2019 1:44 pm
It was great knowing Chris Laverty during 10 EDS years in Vienna, Krakow and Warsaw.
We worked most of that time in the same office, also we spent number of weekends like searching for rare coins on flea markets outside Vienna. or in Krakow.
Chris was well known and adored for his spirit. I never actually met anyone like him, so alive. After Poland Chris just disappeared, Tried to contact him several times.
Dear friend!
My kids already know many stories about you Chris. Hoped to see you, but I felt its not possible.
My deepest, warmest thoughts are with your family.
Ann Loux
#31
August 12th, 2018 1:49 pm
I adored Christoff who I knew through the past several years here and there. I loved being around him at the Trinity Thrift Shop and would run into him here and there. I changed my name (not legally) to Angela a couple of years back; and Christoff was the first to call me Angela. It was very meaningful. I will really miss you, Christoff. You are truly in my heart forever. Love, Angela
Jay & Susan Wilson
#30
July 24th, 2018 9:19 am
We are so sorry for your loss and sending our sincerest condolences to the Laverty family. Chris's love and inviting personality was an inspiration to everyone. We all cherish in his memories and know God's plan for Chris will live forever.
Chris & Laura Alston
#29
July 19th, 2018 8:00 am
Our deepest sympathies to the Laverty family. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ralf Nass
#28
July 12th, 2018 10:25 pm
My sincerest condolences to the whole Laverty family. Thinking of you during this time.
I will always remember Chris' kindness and his positive energy. We will miss him!
Robyn Jensen
#27
July 11th, 2018 12:54 pm
I am so sad to hear of Chris's passing. He is such a generous, kind soul. I loved to see his bright smile and hear the stories of his travels. I know that he will be missed by many. I will carry his laughter in my heart.
Richard and Ann Marshall
#26
July 10th, 2018 6:24 pm
We only met Chris a few times, but remember him well for his good humor and engaging personality. Our deepest sympathies to the Laverty family.
Richard and Ann Marshall
#25
July 9th, 2018 10:26 pm
We only met Chris a few times, but remember him well for his good humor and engaging personality. Our deepest sympathies to the Laverty family.
Jennifer Sammartino
#24
July 9th, 2018 3:49 pm
My deepest condolences to Chris's family and all of his loved ones. What a wonderful soul he was. I was blessed enough to know Chris through theater. He was such a talented, funny, warm, genuine person. I am so very sad to hear of his passing.
#23
July 9th, 2018 10:08 am
Rest in Peace Chris.
My sympathy to all on your loss. I will always remember Chris’s smile and positive spirit as a youth! Special prayers to Mrs. Lavery who left footprints on the hearts of so many children in Mansfield!
#22
July 7th, 2018 8:54 am
Colleen Cashill
#21
July 5th, 2018 2:25 pm
My deepest sympathies to the entire Laverty family. I hope you find solace in knowing he is in a better place. Please know that the Cashill family was so saddened to hear the news of his passing. Condolences, Colleen
Diana Morgan
#20
July 4th, 2018 5:23 pm
So sad to hear about Chris’s passing.
Linda and Ronald Dill
#19
July 4th, 2018 8:54 am
Way too young. Such a kind soul. Hugs to the family.
Melanie Miller
#18
July 4th, 2018 8:52 am
Chris was always so full of energy and happiness. I never saw him without a smile on face. What a wonderful guy. Such a loss. I am so sorry.
Debbie Denecour Dubord
#17
July 4th, 2018 7:56 am
It is with great sadness that I send my deepest condolences to the entire Laverty family. I will always remember Christopher with a beautiful smile and laugh. He was always so happy and kind. I will always treasure the amber earrings he gave me that he brought back from Poland. May the happy memories of him always put a smile on your face. Please know I will be keeping all his family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. May you RIP, Christopher...
Until we meet again...
Kathy Gwozdz
#16
July 4th, 2018 7:10 am
I am so sorry.
Ray Deitrich Huffman
#15
July 4th, 2018 3:44 am
My Warmest Condolences to the Laverty Family with whom I grew up with in Hackettstown! He will be surely missed Chris!
Christina Hadgkiss Gleason
#14
July 3rd, 2018 10:08 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Laverty family! God Bless!
Brett w Doncheski
#13
July 3rd, 2018 9:43 pm
So sorry to hear of your loss , we met when we were kids then again in high school , like the laverty family Chris was always nice never judged always there to help and concern , as I remember my back yard neighbors , my condolences to Laverty family
Kristin Pyskaty Cantwell
#12
July 3rd, 2018 6:36 pm
I am heartbroken. Many of my fondest memories of high school include Chris. Although we lost touch after college, I think of him often. He is gone too soon. My deepest condolences to his family.
Nicol Tillou
#11
July 3rd, 2018 5:57 pm
Chris was one person that --I thought about and wondered about so often! He was one of my very first friends. When my brother died in the early 70''s --Chris brought in SEASONS IN THE SUN for me and we played it over
and over! His smile and his kindness will forever be held in my heart. I know he will Rest In Peace just as he lived!!!
Susan(Gibbs) Lindsay
#10
July 3rd, 2018 5:47 pm
My thought and prayers go out to the Laverty family. Christopher always a big smile would start a conversation with anytime.
Holly Edmunds-Dillon
#9
July 3rd, 2018 4:29 pm
I am so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. He was one of the kindest people I ever knew. I always remember him dancing on the stage in Mr. Witty's chorus class in his elf costume along with Glenn Snyder and Derek Hughes ! He would do anything for anyone and he will be deeply missed. My heart felt sympathy to you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Lisa Barido Delaney
#8
July 3rd, 2018 4:17 pm
To the Entire Laverty Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your precious Chris. I remember him well from school and band. The world has certainly lost a shining light on this day. Please know that we are thinking of you, praying for you and are sending you all our love at this difficult time. God bless. Love, Lisa Barido Delaney and family
Lisa Barido Delaney
#7
July 3rd, 2018 4:17 pm
To the Entire Laverty Family,
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of your precious Chris. I remember him well from school and band. The world has certainly lost a shining light on this day. Please know that we are thinking of you, praying for you and are sending you all our love at this difficult time. God bless. Love, Lisa Barido Delaney and family
Donna Dimiceli Miller
#6
July 3rd, 2018 2:08 pm
To the entire Laverty family, I am soo sorry for your loss. I always remember Christopher with a smile on his face. He had a ver contagious laugh. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marty and Judy O'Hora
#5
July 3rd, 2018 2:03 pm
To all the Laverty family,our prayers and thoughts go out to your beautiful family in this time of such sadness.Hope God gives you all the strength to persevere.May Chris RIP.
karen arnold
#4
July 2nd, 2018 10:34 pm
My deepest sympathies to the entire Laverty family. Joan and Lynne I remember all the times we were discussing the "kids" as to where they were and what they were doing. Having lost a child myself I know how devastating a feeling it is. I hope you can rely on all the good memories you have with him. He certainly was a very accomplished man. Thinking of you during this time. Karen(Cunningham)Arnold
Kelly Cassidy
#3
July 2nd, 2018 4:06 pm
We shared a million stories and a million laughs. He was the funniest person I ever met - and absolutely brilliant. He was also the kindest - respectful of old people, nurturing to animals, fond of children - an all around great guy. He taught me how to love traveling when the world was a smaller and safer place. The world is certainly a sadder place today without him in it.
My sympathy and prayers to his family.
Laura Carr
#2
July 2nd, 2018 2:12 pm
My warmest thoughts are with your family at this time and always.
Coleen Clarke-Tripodi
#1
July 2nd, 2018 12:57 pm
Oh my goodness that face! I love that face and everything it's connected to. I was just heartbroken to hear of his passing. I consider myself ultra blessed to have known Chris. Such wit, such talent and such a kind soul. We had many, many wonderful times together and I missed him when he left the area on the adventures he was born to pursue. My mother would say to him "Oh, god love ya Christopher. Where are you going now?" and he would chuckle at her and say "I'm going abroad Patsy". I can still hear them chatting away. She loved him so as did the whole Clarke family.
My sincerest condolences. Chris and the entire Laverty family will always be in my heart.
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