The former Christina Groncke passed away at Roswell Park in Buffalo, New York at the age of 60 after a courageous fight with Cancer.

Chris, as she was known to her family and friends, was an Account Supervisor for almost 15 years at Livingston International, a Canadian Customs Brokerage firm, in Tonawanda, New York up to the time she became ill. In her earlier years, she was actively involved at St. Stephen's Church, which merged into St. Clare's Parish and then merging into her current place of worship, St. Teresa's Church, where she continued to serve as a Eucharistic Minister at Mass, and a member of the Parish Council.

While at St. Stephen's and St. Clare, Chris served as a parish trustee and as a member of their parish council, conducted the Bereavement Committee and was the chairperson of the weekly Bingo until the church closed. She had a Heart of Gold and enjoyed doing crafts, cooking, pie making, and spending time with her extended family and church friends.

Chris was the beloved wife of George Chludzinski and devoted mother of the late Gregory Chludzinski.

The dearest daughter of the late Johanna (nee Powroznik) and Alfred Groncke and dearest niece of Genevieve Greaves.  A special cousin of Marilyn (Bill) Boccioletti and Genevieve (Bob) Jagodzinski and Best friend of Dolores Gajewski.

A loving sister-in-law of Jack (Linda) Chludzinski, Helen Hilyard, Patsy (Dennis Long) Chludzinski, Joe (Gail) Chludzinski, Rich (Brenda) Chludzinski, Mary (Ken) Kerley, Mike (Beverly) Chludzinski, Kathy (Tony) Cammarano, and Ed Chludzinski. She was also survived by many nieces, nephews, and several other cousins.

Relatives and friends are invited to assemble for a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Teresa Church, located at 1974 Seneca Street in Buffalo, NY 14210, on Tuesday morning, September 24, 2019, at 11 AM.