| Graduation Year | Class of 1996 |
| Date of Passing | Aug 15, 2008 |
| About | Christopher D. Gonos died suddenly Fri., Aug. 15, 2008. Chris was born July 3, 1977 to Daniel and Rose (nee Elchinger) Gonos in St. Louis. He was a member of St. James Catholic Church, Catawissa and was a 1996 graduate of Eureka High School. Chris was an active outdoor sports enthusiast who loved any thrill seeking sport, but especially snow skiing, kayaking and mountain climbing. In 1998 he suffered a traumatic brain injury while enjoying the sports he loved and life as he knew it ended. Since then his loving family has cared for Chris. He is survived by his parents, Daniel and Rose Gonos, his brothers, Tony (Elizabeth) and Michael (Theresa) Gonos, and his godchild and beloved niece, Kirsten, who was the light of his life. Chris has a special place in the hearts of his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. We will never forget him and the special way he touched our lives. Funeral services were Tue., Aug. 19, 2008 at St. George Catholic Church. Visitation was Mon., Aug. 18, 2008, at Kutis Funeral Home, Affton. Interment was in St. Peters and Paul Cemetery where he was laid to rest with his grandparents. The Gonos Family requests memorials to the Brain Injury Association or the Exceptional Equestrian Program, Washington, Mo. |
