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Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 270830
Title: Christopher "Chris" G. Pitsiladis
Date: 5/20/1988-3/28/2023
Inscription/Marks: 5/20/1988
Summary: Christopher George Pitsiladis, 34, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2023. A celebration of life and memorial service was held April 6, 2023, at the Nero Funeral Home in Bottineau, ND. Chris was born on May 20, 1988, in Pittsburgh, PA, to George and Cindy Pitsiladis. He grew up in Rolette, ND, graduating from Rolette High School in 2006. After graduating, Chris stayed in Rolette, where he began his career in the restaurant business. Anyone who knew Chris knew that he had a heart of gold. He loved spending time with family and friends, but most importantly loved spending time with his dogs, who were like his own children. A big part of Chris’ life was enriching the lives of people through food and humor. As part owner of the Village Café, he prided himself on giving his customers a culinary experience they wouldn’t forget. His desire to carry on the family business was always first and foremost in his mind. When not creating incredible and unique meals, Chris had a desire to make people laugh. Whether it was telling a joke or pulling a prank, he always seemed to make people happy. Chris immediately made his presence felt anytime he entered a room, making an impact on so many people. He had an amazing spirit, and words cannot describe how much he will be missed. He is survived by his parents, George and Cindy; his brothers, Don “DJ” (Shawnda), Rob (Courtney), John (Ashley), Billy (Adrian), Manny, and Michael (Jonathan); his sister, Sarah; nephews, Daniel, Isaiah, Josiah, Micah, Kayson, Madden, Beckett, Marvin, Austin, Mateo, and Dominic; nieces, Taylor, Molly, and Ainsley; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family, and close friends. Chris was preceded in death by his grandparents, Emmanuel and Mary Pitsiladis; grandparents, Robert and Delores Winschell; uncle, Harry Pitsiladis; and cousin, Jenny Leitkam.
Red ID: FND_I_78329

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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