Christopher M. Formica Sr.

April 6, 1960 - March 5, 2022

Christopher M. Formica Sr., 61, of Mentor, died March 5, 2022 at Hillcrest Hospital. He was born April 6, 1960 in Cleveland. Chris worked as a CNC machinist at Swagelok. His hobbies were drinking beer and watching his favorite sports teams which were, Ohio State, the Cavaliers, the Indians, and the Browns. Chris was always hopeful for another championship. He enjoyed video chatting with his two grandsons daily. This was absolutely his favorite thing to do. He enjoyed spending time with his family, taking Mia for her nightly walks, the occasional trip to one of the casinos and he truly enjoyed the simple things, like a good steak, hot sauce, and seafood. Survivors include his wife, Debbie; children, Christopher (Dana Debelak) Formica Jr., Eric (fiancée Jenna Olree) Formica, Jessica (Seth) Slusher and Jackie Formica; grandchildren, Brewer and Shiloh; and his father, Dominic Formica. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emilia Formica; and his brothers, Mike, Bob, Danny and Joe. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the Brunner Sanden Deitrick Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 8466 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060. A funeral mass to honor Christopher’s life will be held 10 a.m. Friday, March 11, 2022 at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 8560 Mentor Ave., Mentor, OH 44060 (Please meet at the church.) Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Brookpark, Ohio. In lieu of flowers the family requests contributions be made to Stroke Recovery Foundation, 5621 Strand Blvd., Suite 211E, Naples, Florida 34110. Please offer condolences at www.brunners.com.