Christopher Kilmer-Lipinski
Christopher Kilmer-Lipinski passed away suddenly on July 21, 2019. Chris was an extraordinary soul who lit up every room that he walked into. His incredible artistic talent, sense of humor, passion for music, infatuation with The Office and made-for-TV Disney movies, and love for his family and friends will be forever missed. He is survived by his parents Mary Kilmer and Gary Lipinski, his sister Maureen and husband Kevin Leurck, brother Patrick and wife Jen (nee Cyrzan), and sister Mary Claire and husband Beau Spreck. He was a devoted uncle to Ryan, Paige, Jake, and Nathan. He also had extraordinary love for numerous extended family and friends, especially Andrea Knowles. He will forever be in our hearts.
Visitation will be from 3-9 pm on Friday, July 26 at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street in Countryside. Family and friends to gather at St. John of the Cross Church, 5005 Wolf Road in Western Springs on Saturday, July 27 for a funeral service at 10am. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, please donate to Autism Speaks, an organization near and dear to his heart.
For additional information: 708-352-6500
I write to share my condolences with Chris’s family and friends. I was privileged to have been one of his instructors on the Highwire Brand Studio-London Program at Miami University. Tim Greenlee
To the family and friends of Christopher:
I am so deeply sorry to hear of this sad sad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. As the mother of two sons (Miami graduates in 2017 and 2019), I can imagine nothing more difficult than this loss.
I know that the Graphic Design community of faculty and students at Miami University with be thinking of you all and sending their condolences.
Liz Mullenix, Dean of the College of Creative Arts (Miami University)
Offering our prayers and condolences to all of Chris’s friends and family.
I had Chris in my graphic design classes and remember him very fondly. He was a gifted soul in so many ways. My deepest sympathies for your loss.
Peg Faimon
A Litany of Remembrance
Poem by Rabbi Sylvan Kamens and Rabbi Jack Riemer
In the rising of the sun and in its going down,
we remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
we remember them.
In the opening of buds and in the rebirth of spring,
we remember them.
In the blueness of the sky and in the warmth of summer,
we remember them.
In the rustling of leaves and in the beauty of autumn,
we remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends,
we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength,
we remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart,
we remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share,
we remember them.
So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us,
as we remember them.
We are sending you all our love from Ireland….we are thinking of you all and cannot even contemplate what you are all going through. All our love to Mary, Gary, Patrick, Maureen, Marie Claire and extended Kilmer/Lipinski families. From the Ball/Curran families in Ireland love to you all, Claire Xxxxx
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
We cannot imagine the loss of any family member but that of a child is overwhelming. May you always cherish the memories of a remarkable son and find peace in their accomplishments and their love for so many. He will live on in your family memories and the stories recounting his life you will always share.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and we only wish we could attend in person but will in spirit.
I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart sits heavy for you all and I offer a prayer to give you strength and comfort at this time and always…
So sorry for your loss; our prayers are with you.
Dr. Lipiniski and Family:
My heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you on the loss of your precious son. May your strong faith and the love of family and friends sustain you and give you hope. “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. ” Psalm 147:3
I can’t even find the words of sorrow to express to this wonderful family. You will be in my prayers forever.
Dr. Lipinski,
So sorry to hear of your loss. May your heartache lessen with each passing day.
Maria and Alex Sosenko
I am very very sorry for the loss of your son. There are no words to express my condolences.
I cannot imagine anything more devastating than the loss of a child. My prayers are with the family and close friends.
To MC and the entire family – I am deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
My sincere sympathy to you Dr & Mrs Lipinski on the loss of your son. I will keep him and your family in my prayers.
Chris was my childhood friend. I remember all the sleepovers I had at the lipinski’s. I remember riding bikes and the endless games of capture the flag. I’m so sorry mr and mrs lipinski for your loss. He will forever live on in my memories and the memories of all the peoples lives he touched.
Dr. Lipinski, Mary and family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of your son. May your beautiful memories sustain and bring comfort to you during this difficult time.. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Briscoe
Dr. Lipinski, family and friends of Christopher,
Our deepest condolences. We will keep you in our prayers.
Danuta and Stanley Lesnicki
To Chris and his family, I send my thoughts and prayers. Chris and I played lacrosse as kids and at LT. He was always a great teammate and friend !
I am so sorry to hear of this. My heart breaks for all of you. You will all be in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Dr. Lipinski and Family~
I cannot imagine the sorrow you feel.
I pray you feel strength and comfort knowing your family and friends are there for you. May you feel the Lord’s presence during this difficult time.
Our Sympathy,
Debbie and Bob Jennings
Dear Mary, I am so sad to hear about your son. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
To all the Kilmer – Lipinski family, our hearts just bleed for you and we have only the fondest memories of your beautiful family. What a beautiful young man who is left us too soon. I found the poem below recently among some of the clippings my mom has saved and I think it is beautiful and fitting here.
Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
by Mary Elizabeth Frye
With love and sympathy from Patty Fahy & Wayne Bequette & Family