Christine "Chris" Cangialosi Pacenza Byrd
- Class of 1968
Submitted by Bill Norvell 1965 <w.norvell@att.net>
on 26/Jun/2023
107.145.178.172
Christine "Chris" Cangialosi Pacenza Byrd, 72, passed away
Friday, August 5, 2022 at Scotland Memorial Hospital. Due to
unforeseen circumstances, Ms. Byrd's funeral service has
been postponed and arrangements will be announced at a later
date. Born February 23, 1950 in Berlin Germany, she was the
daughter of the late Samuel Cangialosi and Margot Myller
Cangialosi Byrd. Chris worked in food service for Newburgh,
NY and Scotland County school districts. She had a love for
animals and children. Working in the schools she loved
helping a child when needed. She had a special love for the
"special children" in the schools.She also loved animals
which led to pet sitting for them. The compassion, love and
feelings she had for animals, they knew she was a friend and
would do everything to help them. Most of the time they
became part of her family. Looking into their eyes told a
story, which melted her heart. Chris focused on reading and
studying her Bible. She loved to watch Walker Texas Ranger
and other inspirational television. Gospel music was her
favorite. She enjoyed being with her family and pets. She
idolized her precious granddaughter, Samantha and special
grandson Christopher. Chris was a loving and devoted wife,
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend that will
truly be missed. She leaves behind to cherish her memory,
son, Mark Joseph Pacenza and his wife Stefanie of the home;
her wonderful and precious grandchildren, Samantha Marie
Pacenza and Christopher Mark Pacenza; precious
great-grandchildren, Ava Marie and Chrisean Lester, Jr.;
brother, Foster Cangialosi of Orlando, FL; sister-in-law,
Beth Lauderdale of Jacksonville, FL; and her pets. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Boyd T. Byrd; step-father,
Adley George Byrd; and brothers, Samuel Cangialosi, Jr. and
William Cangialosi.
In lieu of flowers, Chris requested that memorials be made
to the Humane Society of the United States, 1255 23rd Street
NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20037, or the Gentle Barn
Foundation, 15825 Sierra Highway, Santa Clarita, CA, 91390,
or Guide Dogs of America, 13445 Glenoaks Boulevard, Sylmar,
CA 91342. Bumgarner Family Funeral Service and Crematorium
is assisting the family. To send flowers to the family or
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Christine "Chris" Cangialosi Pacenza Byrd, 72, passed away
Friday, August 5, 2022 at Scotland Memorial Hospital. Due to
unforeseen circumstances, Ms. Byrd's funeral service has
been postponed and arrangements will be announced at a later
date. Born February 23, 1950 in Berlin Germany, she was the
daughter of the late Samuel Cangialosi and Margot Myller
Cangialosi Byrd. Chris worked in food service for Newburgh,
NY and Scotland County school districts. She had a love for
animals and children. Working in the schools she loved
helping a child when needed. She had a special love for the
"special children" in the schools.She also loved animals
which led to pet sitting for them. The compassion, love and
feelings she had for animals, they knew she was a friend and
would do everything to help them. Most of the time they
became part of her family. Looking into their eyes told a
story, which melted her heart. Chris focused on reading and
studying her Bible. She loved to watch Walker Texas Ranger
and other inspirational television. Gospel music was her
favorite. She enjoyed being with her family and pets. She
idolized her precious granddaughter, Samantha and special
grandson Christopher. Chris was a loving and devoted wife,
mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend that will
truly be missed. She leaves behind to cherish her memory,
son, Mark Joseph Pacenza and his wife Stefanie of the home;
her wonderful and precious grandchildren, Samantha Marie
Pacenza and Christopher Mark Pacenza; precious
great-grandchildren, Ava Marie and Chrisean Lester, Jr.;
brother, Foster Cangialosi of Orlando, FL; sister-in-law,
Beth Lauderdale of Jacksonville, FL; and her pets. She is
preceded in death by her husband, Boyd T. Byrd; step-father,
Adley George Byrd; and brothers, Samuel Cangialosi, Jr. and
William Cangialosi. 