Christopher Arthur Tognoli, Sr.
Christopher Arthur Tognoli, Sr., 45, of Allentown, passed on October 1, 2012. Born in Allentown, he was a son of Yaroslav and Carolyn (Scott) Tognoli and the husband of Sandra (Demidont) Tognoli. He was a 1984 graduate of Central Catholic High School, Allentown and later attended Forks Union and Virginia Military Institute. He was involved with sports for special needs children and was a member and apprentice coordinator of the Ironworkers Local 36. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers and Jimmy Buffett fan and enjoyed cooking.
Survivors: Spouse; Mother; Father; Daughter, Amelia Rose Tognoli, studying at Temple University; Son, Christopher A. Tognoli, Jr.; Grandmother, Ann Rishko; Sisters, Nicole, wife of Edward Yeager and Natalie Tognoli; Niece, Annalise Marie; aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Arthur and Amelia Scott.
Services: Mass of Christian Burial, 10:30 AM, Friday, Oct. 5, 2012 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, 934 Hanover Ave., Allentown where he was a member. Viewing: 6:00 - 8:00 PM, Thurs., Oct. 4, 2012 at Weber Funeral Home, 502 Ridge Ave., Allentown and 9:30 - 10:15 AM, Friday at the church. (www.weberfuneralhomes.com)
Contributions: In lieu of flowers, to the Autism Society of America-Lehigh Valley Chapter. Make checks payable to ASA-LV and sent to P.O. Box 267, Coopersburg, PA 18036.