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Obituary: Debennedetto, Christopher Lee

Age 26

DeBENNEDETTO, Christopher Lee
(Age 26)

Christopher, born April 13, 1986, passed away July 23, 2012 at Deaconess surrounded by his family and best friend after fighting bravely against thyroid cancer.


He is survived by his mother, Michele DeBennedetto; sister Melanie and her husband Jerry Holdren and their children Addisen and Tristan; brother Paul DeBennedetto; and numerous other family and friends.

He is very much loved by all that knew him.


Chris graduated from Spokane Community College with an Associates Degree then went on to study chemistry at WSU.

At the time of diagnosis, he was a highly regarded employee at Napa Auto Parts.

He will be fondly remembered by all of his family and friends as a loving, caring, funny, gentle, and positive soul.


His family would like to warmly thank all of the health care professionals that helped Chris in his battle with cancer.
His life will be celebrated on Sunday July 29, 2012 at 4pm at SPOKANE CREMATION and FUNERAL SERVICE, 2832 N. Ruby, Spokane, WA.