Update: Christopher Tucker Funeral & Memorial Services Announced
Memorial services for will be held for Christopher Tucker at 11 a.m. Friday, August 1st, 2008 at Pippin Funeral Home in Wyoming Delaware where friends may call two hours earlier.
Burial will follow at Barratt’s Chapel Cemetery, Frederica.
Chris’s life will also be celebrated at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 2, Valley Garden Park, on Delaware Route 82 in New Castle County (beside Hoopes Resevoir.)
Letters of condolences may be sent via www.pippinfuneralhome.com. [Via DelmarvaObits]
Previously: R.I.P.: Christopher Tucker, 1971-2008
July 29th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
Valley Garden Park
Campbell Road (just off Del. Rt. 52) | Wilmington, DE
Beautiful stream valley and surrounding woods with parking areas, walking paths and nature trail.
July 29th, 2008 at 8:29 pm
Can someone explain who the hell Chris Tucker is and why I should care? Not everyone that reads this blog is a hipster dufus.
July 29th, 2008 at 9:08 pm
Ahem. ANYWAY.
July 30th, 2008 at 9:05 am
oh christ, that’s what banning was invented for. didn’t know chris either, but most of us are sorry about your friend.
July 30th, 2008 at 10:37 am
One douchebag steak to another: rotten, man.
While everyone reading this blog may not be a hipster doofus, most of us are internet literate enough to know how to follow links and find a very concise yet thoughtful and appreciative obit on the departed. Those of us with even greater internet savvy can use this newfangled thing called “google” to get more privileged info.
I only read a few of Chris’ writings, but thought they were fun. I’m sorry for his friends’ loss.
July 30th, 2008 at 12:52 pm
Has there been a designated charity that we can make donations to in honor of Christopher’s memory? Were there any causes close to his heart?
I’d like to honor his warmth and spirit in a way that would do him proud.
July 30th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
that’s such a lovely idea.
I know he’s survived by a young son — maybe some sort of trust for him, for education/music/?
July 30th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
that’s a very sweet thought from both of you. it’s my understanding that a foundation for christopher’s son is in the making. i’m sure philebrity will post the details when they become available.
July 30th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
This is just a thought, but if Christopher had any favorite authors or certain books that he held dear, maybe people could donate money to their local libraries–or perhaps his son’s school library–and the library would purchase the books in his memory, with a dedication to him inside the jacket.
Again, it’s just a thought.
July 30th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
He loved Salinger, for sure.
July 31st, 2008 at 9:18 am
I did google him and all I found was stories about Jackie Chan and the quote, “can you hear the words coming outta my mouths.”
July 31st, 2008 at 9:26 am
steakwith: if you would like to see some of his work, you can check out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKdiQpYM5A4 and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nf-vzoaufU4. Suffice it to say though that he was friend, brother, son, father and very much loved by all of us.
July 31st, 2008 at 9:27 am
After the celebration of Christopher’s life at Valley Garden Park on Saturday, all are welcome to continue the celebration at Scratch Magoo’s at 1709 Delaware Avenue in Wilmington. Christopher enjoyed many times at this restaurant/pub.
July 31st, 2008 at 2:27 pm
Thank you Jonrs for answering my question. Joey Sweeney, stop emailing me and asking me to stop. I guess you think its funny when I post on Dan Gross’ blog, but don’t like it when I post on yours. The only reason I even know about this lame site is because someone told me you reposted my comments regarding Gross.
FYI, Gross handles it way better than you. Put down the PBR, lace up the chuck taylors and grow a set.
July 31st, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Steakwith, this has nothing to do with Dan Gross. This has everything to do with you being an asshole about someone who died. I hope you’re proud of yourself: You just got banned.
July 31st, 2008 at 10:33 pm
As quoted in today’s Inquirer:
Remembrance Services for Christopher Michael Tucker will be held at 11 A.M., Friday, Aug. 1st, 2008 at PIPPIN FUNERAL HOME in Wyoming DE. Friends may call two hours before. After the Funeral, Burial will take place at Barrett’s Chapel Cemetery, Frederica DE. Chris’ life will also be celebrated at Valley Garden Park, on Delaware Route 82 in New Castle County beside Hoopes Reservoir on Saturday, Aug. 2nd starting at 2 P.M.
Christopher passed away Friday, July 25, 2008, in Phila-delphia. He was the Marketing Director with spg3, an architectural firm in Phila.
A writer, musician, and artist, Chris loved life and lived it to the fullest. He is survived by his father, Michael Tucker of Washington, mother Carol Cassell and stepfather John Michael Cassell of Woodside DE; sister, Candice Sapp; brother-in-law, Jason Sapp and nephew, Jonas Sapp of San Diego; stepbrothers, Chris Cassell and Ryan Cassell of Connecticut and Los Angeles respectively. Christopher is also survived by his son, Jackson Hugh Tucker, Jennifer Franklin, mother of Chris’ son, and by his companion Suzy Bryson, all of Philadelphia. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jackson Tucker Educational Fund, c/o Commerce Bank, 200 Lombard St., Phila. PA 19147, Attn. Branch Mgr. or Assistant Mgr.
Published in the Philadelphia Inquirer & Philadelphia Daily News on 7/31/2008
Apparently, if you write a check to Jackson Tucker and send it to the 2nd and Lombard branch of Commerce Bank, they know to put it in the account that will benefit Christopher’s son! That’s where my donation is going…